Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
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Lisa Fisher LVN II 7.5 Years

Lisa Fisher LVN II 7.5 Years

Lamoni ,IA

Summary

Licensed Vocational Nurse with dedication and compassion in triage, direct patient care, and care coordination in a multitude of environments. Work with appropriate therapeutic modality while assessing and provide care for patients according to the POC and physician orders. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through communication and excellent customer service.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN II

Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and in timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

LVN II

Unity Point Health - St. Lukes
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided high-quality wound care, reducing risk of infection, promoting timely healing.
  • Promoted positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
  • Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
  • Mentored new LVN hires through orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into team successfully.

LVN II- Travel Nurse / Eastern Iowa Rehab. Hosp.

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Administered medications accurately and in timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

LVN II - Travel Nurse / Eastern Iowa Rehab. Hosp.

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

LVN II / Stepdown Unit

Vibra Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

LVN II-Travel Nurse - Stepdown Unit / Vibra Hosp.

Pierpoint International , LLC
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Step down Unit
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Ventilator and tracheostomy dependent
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

LVN II Charge Nurse

Redding Post Acute Care
12.2019 - 03.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield

LVN II

Marquis Shasta Post Acute Rehabilitation
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Collaborated with wound team, performed wound care per MD orders.
  • Wound vacs as ordered.
  • Rehabilitation per MD and team.

Nursing Student

College Of The Siskiyous
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
  • Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
  • 1000 clinical rotation hours

Student

Shasta College
08.2014 - 06.2015

General education, prerequisites - nursing

Education

Vocational Nursing Program

College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA
12.2016

Skills

  • Communication management
  • Time Management
  • Supervisory skills
  • Patient/Family Education and Instruction
  • Computer proficient
  • Clinical office
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG / ECG)
  • IV therapy & Blood withdrawal
  • COVID 19 Operations
  • Wound Vacs and wound management

Additional Information

  • California Licensed Vocational Nurse # 689567
  • Iowa Licensed Vocational Nurse # P65687, COMPACT STATE
  • I.V. Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certified
  • BLS - American Heart Association Certified

Timeline

LVN II

Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2024 - Current

LVN II- Travel Nurse / Eastern Iowa Rehab. Hosp.

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
02.2024 - 09.2024

LVN II

Unity Point Health - St. Lukes
08.2023 - Current

LVN II - Travel Nurse / Eastern Iowa Rehab. Hosp.

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
01.2023 - 06.2023

LVN II / Stepdown Unit

Vibra Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023

LVN II-Travel Nurse - Stepdown Unit / Vibra Hosp.

Pierpoint International , LLC
01.2022 - 08.2022

LVN II Charge Nurse

Redding Post Acute Care
12.2019 - 03.2022

LVN II

Marquis Shasta Post Acute Rehabilitation
03.2017 - 08.2019

Nursing Student

College Of The Siskiyous
08.2015 - 12.2016

Student

Shasta College
08.2014 - 06.2015

Vocational Nursing Program

College of The Siskiyous
Lisa Fisher LVN II 7.5 Years