Strole Lisa
Toledo,OH
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Bon Secours Mercy Health, recognized for excellence in patient care with the Daisy Award. Expert in medication and IV administration, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and compassion. Skilled in leading nursing staff and reducing infection rates, enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction through evidence-based practices and empathetic advocacy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Toledo, OH
06.2004 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Received the Daisy Award for patient satisfaction
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Received feedback from patients for excellent care
- 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.
- Nominated for nursing excellence awards
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OH06.2004
Skills
- Organized and developed effective plan to decrease CAUTI’s, CLABSI’s and Post-op infections
- Organized and developed effective plan to strategically utilize all direct patient care staff to maintain safety and responsibilities of patients
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting new nurses and student nurses
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Intake and discharge
- Chart updating
- Reliable
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
06.2004 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio