Wendy Lilley
nurse
Williamston,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
04.2021 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Educated patient and support person on performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis at home.
- Promoted patient autonomy through education on self-dialysis techniques and home-based care strategies, fostering independence and improving quality of life.
- Organized and ran clinics to review patient treatment, administer tests and maintain adequacy of dialysis, general well-being and routine procedures.
- Assessed patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs to provide holistic nursing care tailored to each individual''s requirements.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Care
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments administered, and other pertinent information for thorough recordkeeping. ( Treatments included trach management, G tube management)
Aseracare Home Health and Hospice
Aseracare Hospice
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Department of Corrections
06.2011 - 03.2016
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Assisted with emergency response team ( within entire prison system,) including fires, codes, and other events
Cardiac Surgery Registered Nurse
Pitt Co Memorial Hospital
06.1989 - 05.2011
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes with effective communication and coordination.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Educated patients about health conditions to promote understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Exceeded patient recovery benchmarks, delivering consistent follow-up care and monitoring.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments.
- Handled emergency situations to minimize risk and ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care. This included weaning of IV medications, ventalator changes with goal of extubation of pt, Chesttube monitoring and maintaining of temporary pacemakers all with goal of progressing through stepdown procedures to final discharge
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC06-1989
Skills
- Education of types of home therapy to pt and family
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Fluid Volume Management
Access management
- Care plan development
- Home visit assessments
- Effective Problem Resolution
- Nurturing Attitude
Timeline
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
04.2021 - 03.2025
Home Health Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Care
05.2020 - 04.2021
Aseracare Home Health and Hospice
Aseracare Hospice
06.2017 - 04.2020
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Department of Corrections
06.2011 - 03.2016
Cardiac Surgery Registered Nurse
Pitt Co Memorial Hospital
06.1989 - 05.2011
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Beaufort County Community College
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