Lisa R. Richards, BSN, RN, CCRN
Indianapolis,IN.
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities with more than 31 years of experience and passion for providing the highest quality of acute and critical care. Adept at multidisciplinary communication and patient education with extensive clinical knowledge seeking Acute Care Nurse Practitioner position.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
10.2019 - Current
- Provided targeted care and treatment for patients with Advanced Heart Failure and post-open heart surgical procedures, including implantable assist devices.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available to support care
Registered Nurse
Indiana University Hospital/PACU
Indianapolis, IN
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Assessed and managed post-anesthesia care after a variety of outpatient and critical care surgical procedures in fast-paced medical center
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Obtained PALS and PACU certifications
Charge Registered Nurse
Indiana University Hospital/Transplant ICU
Indianapolis, IN
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions for abdominal organ transplant patients
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Managed unit throughput, staffing challenges, and unit emergencies
RN Staff Nurse CVTU
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
05.2017 - 06.2018
Same as above
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Cared for patients in Medical, Trauma/Neuro, and Cardiovascular Thoracic ICU and Medical and Surgical Progressive Care
Shift Coordinator, Interim Manager, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse
Indiana University Hospital Transplant ICU
Indianapolis, IN
05.2008 - 01.2017
- Care of critically ill adults before and after abdominal organ transplants.
- CRRT Educator/ Content Expert for University and Methodist Hospitals.
- Monitored and improved performance of teams and individual employees.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on unit needs.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
- Co-Chair Clinical Practice Committee
- Co-Chair Donor Network Committee
Charge Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse
IU Health West Hospital
Avon, IN
01.2005 - 05.2008
Home Health Registered Nurse/Transfusion
Spectracare Home Health/Infusion
Indianapolis, IN
11.2001 - 05.2005
Renal Transplant Coordinator
IU Health University Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
06.1999 - 06.2001
LPN
Indiana University Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
07.1996 - 05.1999
LPN
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.1995 - 07.1996
LPN
Indiana University Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
02.1991 - 05.1995
Certified Nursing Assistant
Indiana Masonic Home
Franklin, IN
04.1988 - 06.1990
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2022
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2014
Associate of Science - ASN
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Columbus, IN05.1999
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Indiana Vocational Technical College
Columbus, IN02.1991
Skills
- Solid Organ Transplant
- NxStage CRRT
- HeartMate 2 and 3 LVAD
- Heart Ware LVAD
- Pacemakers
- PA Catheters/Central Lines
- IABP
- VA and VV ECMO
- EKOS
- Impella
- CentriMag RVAD
- Acute/Critical Care Expertise
Accomplishments
- Jessie Cross Graduate Scholarship 2021
- Daisy Nomination January 2019
- Daisy Award Winner May 2016
- Collaborated with TICU Leadership in Unit Standards Development 2012
- Co-Chair TICU Clinical Practice Committee 2010-2015
- Co-Chair Transplant Donor Committee 2009-2011
- Achieved Partner Level Career Ladder 2011
- Co-Chair Clinical Practice Committee IU West 2005-2008
- SpectraCare Nurse of the Year 2004-2005
- Developed Post Renal Transplant Nephrology Clinic 1999
- IU Hospital Professional Excellence in Nursing Award 1994
- Lucille L. Keller Award 1991
Certification
Indiana Registered Nurse
License No: 28144731A
Additional Information
- AACN/AACN Ambassador
- Sigma Theta Tau
- ISNA and ANA
- CAPNI
- AANP
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Indiana University Hospital/PACU
02.2019 - 09.2019
Charge Registered Nurse
Indiana University Hospital/Transplant ICU
06.2018 - 01.2019
RN Staff Nurse CVTU
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2018
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
02.2017 - 05.2017
Shift Coordinator, Interim Manager, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse
Indiana University Hospital Transplant ICU
05.2008 - 01.2017
Charge Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse
IU Health West Hospital
01.2005 - 05.2008
Home Health Registered Nurse/Transfusion
Spectracare Home Health/Infusion
11.2001 - 05.2005
Renal Transplant Coordinator
IU Health University Hospital
06.1999 - 06.2001
LPN
Indiana University Hospital
07.1996 - 05.1999
LPN
Vanderbilt Medical Center
06.1995 - 07.1996
LPN
Indiana University Hospital
02.1991 - 05.1995
Certified Nursing Assistant
Indiana Masonic Home
04.1988 - 06.1990
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Associate of Science - ASN
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Indiana Vocational Technical College
Indiana Registered Nurse
License No: 28144731A
Clinical Practicum
Preadmission Testing Clinic (PAT) - Methodist Hospital 5/2021 - 9/2021 (78 hours)
- Cardiac stratification risk and clearance on adult patients with multiple comorbidities
- Cardiac risk and physical assessments, medication review, recommendations, diagnostics
Cardiology - Methodist Hospital 9/2021 - 11/2021 (228 hours)
- Cardiology Consult Team and Advanced Heart Failure Team
- Patients with general cardiac disease needing cardiology assessment and recommendations
- Physical assessments, admissions, medication management, diagnostics
- Advanced heart failure management including patients with mechanical assist devices and transplant
Advanced Heart Failure - Ascension St. Vincent Hospital 1/2022-4/2022 (will complete 225 hours)
- Management of advanced heart failure patients including pre and post VAD and transplant
- Physical assessments, diagnostics, interpretation, medication management, admission and discharge
Certifications
- CCRN 2010-2023
- ACLS 1995-2022
- BLS 1991-2023
Interests
Horse riding, trail riding, photography, nature, astronomy, genealogy
Clinical Practicum
Preadmission Testing Clinic (PAT) - Methodist Hospital 5/2021 - 9/2021 (78 hours)
- Cardiac stratification risk and clearance on adult patients with multiple comorbidities
- Cardiac risk and physical assessments, medication review, recommendations, diagnostics
Cardiology - Methodist Hospital 9/2021 - 11/2021 (228 hours)
- Cardiology Consult Team and Advanced Heart Failure Team
- Patients with general cardiac disease needing cardiology assessment and recommendations
- Physical assessments, admissions, medication management, diagnostics
- Advanced heart failure management including patients with mechanical assist devices and transplant
Advanced Heart Failure - Ascension St. Vincent Hospital 1/2022-4/2022 (will complete 225 hours)
- Management of advanced heart failure patients including pre and post VAD and transplant
- Physical assessments, diagnostics, interpretation, medication management, admission and discharge
Certifications
- CCRN 2010-2023
- ACLS 1995-2022
- BLS 1991-2023
Interests
Horse riding, trail riding, photography, nature, astronomy, genealogy
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