Lisa Pickens
Medina,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced outpatient environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pre and Post-op Unit
West TN Healthcare Surgery Center
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, CRNAs and coworkers to prepare pediatric and adult patients for surgery.
- Perform assessments, histories, starting IV's, and administering pre-op medications.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare team to adjust care plans.
- Assist physicians in performing blocks by monitoring patient and giving sedation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery
Henry County Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Perform nursing assessments and developed patient specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery
Tennova Regional Hospital
01.1992 - 08.2018
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Prepared patients for cardiac catheterizations, monitored patient care post procedure.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Prepared patients for GI and Interventional Radiology procedures, monitored patient care post procedure.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union University
Jackson, TN05.1997
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Pensacola Junior College
Pensacola, FL12.1991
Skills
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient assessment and documentation
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Sedation Management
- Start IV's, Administer oral, intramuscular, and intravenous medications
- Provide pre and post-op education to patient and families
- Insert foley catheters and irrigation if needed
- Past experience working in GI endoscopy lab in 1997 to 1999 at West TN Healthcare
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pre and Post-op Unit
West TN Healthcare Surgery Center
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery
Henry County Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery
Tennova Regional Hospital
01.1992 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union University
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Pensacola Junior College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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