Lisa Kazakis, APRN-C
** ******** **., *****, *** Hampshire 03281 603-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice APRN-C
Highly motivated, professional with several years beneficial nursing experience. Appreciative knowledge and understanding of culturally and economically diverse populations with clinically complex conditions across the lifespan. I have learned to work independently and collaboratively with other providers within their specialties providing care for the individual patient with unique cultures and lifestyles.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING AUGUST 12, 2018 WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Major: Family Nurse Practitioner
Related coursework: Mentored with Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Physician, Internal Medicine Physician, Cardiologist, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a Home Birthing Center with Midwife/NP
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE IN NURSING 1995 NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Major: Registered Nurse
Major Accomplishments
Progressive Care Certified Nurse Certification (2016-2018)
Infection Control Certification (2000-2005)
ACLS and BLS Certification (Current)
Emergency Medical Training License (2013)
License
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certification License #F10180159 (National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner
New Hampshire Registered Nurse License #042820-21
Massachusetts Registered Nurse License #RN2313871
Memberships
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurse Association
Critical Care Nurses of America
Massachusetts Nursing Association
Experience
APRN:
CONCORD ORTHOPEDICS, CONCORD, NH DECEMBER, 2018 TO APRIL 2019
Responsible for office visits for Pre and post op surgical assessments, diagnosing and treating orthopedic injuries, or developmental, degenerative orthopedic changes. Ordering treatments, such as braces, phys. Therapy, pain medication as needed. Administration of steroid or hyaluronic acid gel injections. Reading Xrays and interpreting results, developing a treatment plan. Dictating office notes using Dragon. Evaluating patients in the Orthopedic Acute Care Injury Clinic. Also, responsible for orthopedic treatments in the ER at Concord Hospital which required closed reductions of orthopedic fractures, and injuries. Gathering of H & P for surgical candidates and prescribing antibiotics, pain medication and treatments, obtaining consults as needed and ordering of appropriate diagnostics. Ordering diagnostics appropriate for care.
RN:
EMERGENCY ROOM RN, LAWRENCE GENERAL HOSPITAL, APRIL 2017 to 2019
Responsible to triage care, collaborating with physicians, providing emergency care and treatment to a diverse population with a vast array of diagnosis. Maintaining the safety of patients on the unit, establishing the needs of the patient and operating in a very fast paced environment. Maintaining the care standards utilized in the ER. Working closely with patients, families and providers to safely assess, treat and plan for care.
CHARGE RN, TELEMETRY RN, PARKLAND MEDICAL CENTER, JUNE 2012- JUNE 2017
Provided care to patients on Step Down Unit, maintained cohesiveness on the unit as Charge RN making sure patient and staff needs are met, collaborating with cardiologist and hospitalists, etc. to provide optimal care. Responsible for Assessments, plan of care, telemetry monitoring, IV maintenance, cardiac test preparation, critical reporting of status changes, medication changes based on critical lab reporting. Communication with Cardiology team for stress testing and preparation for cardiac catheterizations. Responsible for education for safe discharge to home.
ORTHOPEDIC RN, PRECEPTOR AND RESOURCE RN, CONCORD HOSPITAL (2007-2010)
Responsible for care of the orthopedic patient, providing pre and post-operative care, removing sutures/staples, administering blood, ensuring patient pain managed, providing care with nerve blocks and orthopedic equipment to stabilize patient’s with splints and other orthopedic devices. Precepted new hires and mentored last year students at UNH in nursing program.
INFECTION CONTROL/EMPLOYEE HEALTH DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSES, STAFF RN/HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (1996-2003) (2010-2012)
Responsible for providing care to patients with brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. Promoted up within the organization starting as a Staff RN, taking care of patients and facilitated programs such as Wound Prevention Team while providing care (1996-1999). Progressed into position of Infection Control/Employee Health Director which involved monthly surveillance for infections, wounds, outbreaks, etc. Attended monthly meetings with the State Department of Health and collaborating with Public Health Department, Infectious Disease MD and Medical Director. Implemented prevention programs with vaccination clinics, back injury prevention, exposure prevention, etc. (1999-2003). Promoted to Assistant Director of Nurses at which time I was responsible for Quality, JCHAO preparation, developed performance improvement strategies to decrease falls, medication errors, wounds etc. Participated in return to work programs for injured employees and workers compensation. Responsible for Quality Improvement reports for Quality assurance. Attended conferences with contracted agencies for compliance with JCAHO, OSHA and NH Public Health standards.
References available upon request.