Lisa Barnes

• Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team
• Bed placement through out facility in a timely fashion. Ensuring that patients are placed at the appropriate level of care.
• Worked with families to address concerns.

• During my tenure I also worked as House Supervisor
• Unit nurse taking care of critical vented patients

Charge nurse

All areas of patient care

Staff nurse oncology, med surg, and ortho

Served as Unit Manager 5SP for 5 years.

1979-1989 CNA at Methodist NLC and SLC

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.