Lisa Marie Carassai
Marlton,NJ
Summary
Hard working and motivated Registered Nurse with over 15 years in healthcare seeking a position to utilize my knowledge and gain clinical experience focused on delivering excellent care to patients and their families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
REI Nurse Coordinator
RMA
Marlton, New Jersey
04.2026 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare providers and couples.
- Managed appointment scheduling and follow-up for multiple patients.
- Developed educational materials for patients regarding treatment options.
- Facilitated communication between patients and medical staff effectively.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient needs and coordinate services.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Facilitated communication between members of the interdisciplinary team regarding patient needs and progress towards goals.
- Monitored and evaluated patient outcomes for effectiveness of treatment plans.
Substitute School Nurse
Professional Medical Staffing
Runnemede, NJ
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered nursing care to children (preschool-college) across multiple counties and districts
- Developed and executed nursing care plans addressing diverse medical needs, including diabetes, asthma, allergies, ADHD, anxiety, and seizure disorders
- Administered first aid to students during emergencies, ensuring quick response and care.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Coordinated communication with parents, emergency personnel, and school staff as needed
- Work alongside school counselors in self-harm and substance abuse cases.
Registered Nurse Trauma Surgical ICU
Cooper University Healthcare
Camden, NJ
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Implemented Massive Transfusion Protocol to ensure timely treatment of trauma and surgical patients in critical situations.
- Provided patient care and resuscitation in alignment with recommendations from American Association of Critical Care Nurses and American Trauma Society, collaborating with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assisted during bedside procedures including tracheostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, thoracotomy, and exploratory laparotomy to support patient recovery.
Critical Care Tech Trauma Surgical ICU
Cooper University Healthcare
Camden, NJ
07.2020 - 02.2025
- Manages equipment and organizes supplies for bedside procedures such as tracheostomies, bronchoscopies, PEG tube placements, chest tubes, arterial lines, and central lines
- Collected non-invasive body fluid specimens and performed EKGs to support accurate patient diagnosis and treatment
- Provided clerical support by creating paper charts, managing medical supplies, and ordering specialty products to ensure efficient workflow in the unit
- Trained new employees on protocols, standards of care, and established procedures to enhance team competency and care quality
- Provides clerical support by creating paper charts, managing medical supplies, and ordering specialty products
Clinical Practice Specialist
Cooper Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Voorhees, NJ
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Assisted physicians with procedures, collected Facilitated communication among team members processed specimens, prepared instruments for sterilization to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Assisted physicians with procedures, collected and processed specimens, prepared instruments for sterilization to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Responded to clinical phone messages, Maintained detailed logs of resident activities and appointments., and
Critical Care Tech Maternal Fetal Medicine
Cooper University Healthcare
Camden, NJ
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Checked in patients for appointments and procedures to ensure accurate records. for consults and procedures, managed appointments and pre-authorizations to ensure seamless patient flow
- Assisted nurses in Labor and Delivery Department with mothers and newborns, providing support during emergent situations
- Checked in patients for consults and procedures, managed appointments, scheduling, and pre-authorizations
- Managed incoming calls to schedule patient appointments efficiently. and scheduled patients for C-Section and Inductions of Labor
- Answered phones and scheduled patients for C-Section and Inductions of Labor
- Welcomed patients and families to create a positive environment upon arrival. and family members, admitted newborns to the hospital and transported patients from labor room to Mother Infant room
- Supported nurses during post-mortem care for infants
Critical Care Tech Mother/Infant Unit
Cooper University Healthcare
Camden, NJ
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Collaborated with physicians during newborn procedures, including circumcisions and post-delivery care for fetal demise
- Supported nurses with vital signs monitoring, phlebotomy, and newborn heel sticks to ensure accurate patient assessments
- Prepared for new patients by setting up rooms, greeting family members and later catering to patients' postpartum needs
- Processed and verified electronic birth certificates with accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA 05.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ 09.2021 - 12.2022
Skills
- Health assessments
- Medication management
- Care plan development
- Emergency response
- Health education
- Patient education
- School health software
- Microsoft office
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Lic #26NR26629500)
- Basic Life Support (Exp: 4/2027)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Exp: 4/2027)
- Stop the Bleed Certification
- FEMA Disaster Certification
- ENLEC Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
REI Nurse Coordinator
RMA
04.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse Trauma Surgical ICU
Cooper University Healthcare
02.2025 - 05.2025
Substitute School Nurse
Professional Medical Staffing
12.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
05.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Rowan University
09.2021 - 12.2022
Critical Care Tech Trauma Surgical ICU
Cooper University Healthcare
07.2020 - 02.2025
Clinical Practice Specialist
Cooper Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
08.2016 - 12.2019
Critical Care Tech Maternal Fetal Medicine
Cooper University Healthcare
08.2012 - 08.2016
Critical Care Tech Mother/Infant Unit
Cooper University Healthcare
08.2011 - 08.2012