Lisa M Stone
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to excel in coordinating patient care and optimizing health outcomes. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and patient advocacy. Skilled in care coordination, patient education, and navigating complex healthcare systems. Reliable and adaptable, consistently achieving results in dynamic environments.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Thoracic Nurse Navigator
Jefferson Health Northeast
03.2020 - Current
- Schedule and execute patient appointments for 220+ patients a month, educating them on the risk and benefits of lung cancer screening
- Call patients who are over due for their lung cancer screening appointments to remind them and do telephone appointments at that time with them when they are agreeable.
- Calling patients with results of low dose Cat scan and reviewing the results and send epic messages to PCPs informing them of results and that we informed the patient of their results. Educating patients on incidental findings and informing PCP of radiologist recommendations. Documenting patient care.
- As a certified tobacco educator I Educate patients on smoking cessation and helping them develop a plan to quit smoking. Following up with patient monthly to see how they are doing with smoking cessation and adjusting their plan when needed to help improve their outcome.
- Schedule testing for lung cancer screening patients that have abnormal results when needed, review any preparations needed for testing.
- Send 220+ reminder letters a month to patients who are do for their lung cancer screening. Follow up with short term follow up patient to help them schedule their Ct scans.
- Room and get vials signs/history on thoracic patient for physician. Schedule any needed testing for patient prior to surgery. Review that all testing and physician clearances are complete before surgery.
- Evaluate patients interested in lung volume reduction, educate them on the testing needed and help schedule any additional testing needed, educate them on the process answer any questions. review patient information with IP prior to scheduling patient. Schedule testing ordered by IP, download disc for stratx report needed by IP to evaluate patient. Send paperwork for procedure approval. Schedule patients post op testing and appointments.
- Identify patients with incidental nodules. Send letters to patients and PCP to make the aware. Help schedule patients with pulmonary doctors when appropriate.
- Coordinated community outreach events aimed at raising awareness about lung cancer screening for individuals who smoke or quit smoking and meet the criteria.
- Participated and run multidisciplinary lung case conferences, providing valuable input on patient care plans by doing data management and tracking of decisions made, and assuring all information is documented according to the guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and support services.
- Established strong relationships with community organizations and healthcare providers to expand the network of support for patients who need lung cancer screening and smoking cessation education.
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Northeast
01.2004 - 03.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nurse Intern
Frankford Hospital
04.2003 - 04.2004
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
Education
MBA - Health Law And Compliance
Widener University
03-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State University
06-2010
Register Nurse - Nursing
Frankford School of Nursing
03-2004
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Letters, Arts and Sciences
Penn State University
03-2004
Affiliations
PCCN Certified, Stroke certification, BLS certification, and ACLS certification
Active Committee Member : Patient safety committee, and Performance Improvement committee.
Certification
- [Tobacco counseling certified NCTTP] Training - [2021]
Timeline
Thoracic Nurse Navigator
Jefferson Health Northeast
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Northeast
01.2004 - 03.2020
Nurse Intern
Frankford Hospital
04.2003 - 04.2004
MBA - Health Law And Compliance
Widener University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State University
Register Nurse - Nursing
Frankford School of Nursing
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Letters, Arts and Sciences
Penn State University
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