Lisa Smith
Granger,IA
Summary
I am an RN currently seeking employment as second employment with availability evenings, nights, and weekends. I love working in the nursing field and I have many years of experience working with individuals with disabilities managing group homes, and management in retail, so I know how to interact with families and co-workers in a professional manner. Although I have only been an RN for almost 2 years, I have 23 years of experience working with patients in the medical setting. The last 9 years I have worked in the hospital setting, on a med surg floor that focused on Orthopedic surgeries, with total hip and knee replacements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Iowa Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Roomed patients
- Administered Biologic medication injections
- As clinic nurse evaluated and assessed if patients were able to receive their infusions.
Registered Nurse
Mercy One West Des Moines
09.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Intake Coordinator
Unity Point At Home
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access.
- Compiled physical and digital documents, charts and reports.
- Maintained clinical records and required paperwork in compliance with agency standards.
- Received inbound calls to obtain clinical information from providers to create authorizations and referrals.
- Answered and logged incoming inquiries via phone, fax and email.
- Made outbound calls to providers to obtain information necessary to create or update authorization.
- Issued, gathered and inspected intake forms to confirm correct signatures and information.
Patient Care Technician
Mercy One West Des Moines
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Nursing Assistant-Med Surg
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
07.2004 - 12.2005
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Nursing Assistant-SICU
UIHC
06.2001 - 07.2004
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA12.2021
Associate of Science - Human Services/Social Work
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2000
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Unit Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Iowa Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mercy One West Des Moines
09.2022 - Current
Intake Coordinator
Unity Point At Home
08.2022 - 08.2023
Patient Care Technician
Mercy One West Des Moines
06.2015 - 08.2022
Nursing Assistant-Med Surg
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
07.2004 - 12.2005
Nursing Assistant-SICU
UIHC
06.2001 - 07.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Human Services/Social Work
Kirkwood Community College
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