Lise Carter
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Caring and hardworking Pre-Op Registered Nurse with more than 22 years of experience. Delivering strong clinical and organizational skills. Dedicated to providing top quality care and committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Provide patient care to patients undergoing surgery.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitor vital signs, start intravenous lines, administer medications, and perform admission assessments.
- Provide education to patients and family regarding the surgical process.
- Act as a liaison between patients and physicians to ensure comprehension of treatment plan.
Charge Nurse
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
12.2002 - 10.2018
- Provided patient care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, surgery and GI procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, started intravenous lines, administered medications, performed admission assessments, telemetry monitoring, and sheath removals.
- Provided intravenous conscious sedation for bronchoscopies, biopsies, transesophageal echocardiograms, cardioversions, colonoscopies, esophagogastroduodenoscopies and feeding tube placement procedures.
- Provided education to patients and family regarding the procedural process.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and physicians to ensure comprehension of treatment plan.
- Responsible for leadership of nursing personnel to facilitate effective patient care and patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
06.2001 - 12.2002
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Educated patients on their condition and medications while providing emotional support.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Identified potential complications or adverse reactions related to treatment plans.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through patient response assessment.
- Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA06.2001
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Education and Counseling
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Bakersfield
01.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
12.2002 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
06.2001 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Bakersfield