Lisa Hernandez
Knox
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Surgical Nurse with extensive experience at Northwest Starke Hospital, excelling in patient education and postoperative care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication, while expertly managing surgical procedures and fostering teamwork in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.
Healthcare professional with proven record in providing exceptional surgical support and post-operative care. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing surgical needs, ensuring seamless operations and patient safety. Possesses critical skills in patient assessment, wound care, and infection control.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Nurse
Northwest Starke Hospital
- Educated patients on proper post-operative care routines, reducing the likelihood of complications or readmissions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of surgical procedures, promoting clear communication among healthcare providers regarding patient progress.
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to Number surgical patients per day.
- Coordinated perioperative care for diverse patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across various surgical specialties.
Home Health Nurse
Ancor Home Healthcare
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
Charge Nurse
Porter Regional Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2017
Director of Nursing
Country Side Place
02.2000 - 06.2002
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Registered Nurse
Starke Memorial Hospital
10.1997 - 06.2000
- 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.
Education
Associates - Nursing
Purdue North Central
Westville, IN06.1997
Skills
- Compassionate care
- IV insertion
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Preoperative care
- Medication administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Sterile technique
- Surgical procedures
- Physician collaboration
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Hospital Pre-screenings
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Cultural history
- Surgical equipment
- Postoperative care
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Porter Regional Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2017
Director of Nursing
Country Side Place
02.2000 - 06.2002
Registered Nurse
Starke Memorial Hospital
10.1997 - 06.2000
Surgical Nurse
Northwest Starke Hospital
Home Health Nurse
Ancor Home Healthcare
Associates - Nursing
Purdue North Central
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