LISA R FOREMAN 317-***-****

**** ******** *****, ************, ** 46268 acqpit@r.postjobfree.com

REGISTERED NURSE - IN RN License #: 28168391A; GA RN License #: RN248188; NY RN License #: 702446

CARE PROFILE

Dedicated medical professional with 9 years’ experience in critical thinking and excellent critical care skills Experience as a registered nurse in a variety of positions including MICU, Trauma ICU, Neurosurgical ICU, Cardiothoracic Surgical/ Medical ICU, Cardiac PCCU, and PACU areas of the hospital; Strong knowledge of multi-organ disease processes and management of these processes. Possess multistate licensure; (Indiana, Georgia, New York). Possess positive attitude, ability to work well with others, while being solution driven. Very organized with the ability to lead.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN 05/2006

Marian College, Indianapolis, IN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

St. Vincent Hospital (Full time 36 hours/ week) 08/2010 - Present

Registered Nurse, Resource Registry (ICU Float Pool) servicing the MICU, Trauma ICU, Neurosurgical ICU, Cardiothoracic Surgical/ Medical ICU, Cardiac PCCU, and PACU units.

IU Health Hospitals (Methodist Hospital) (Full time 36 hours/ week) 08/2008 - 07/2010

Registered nurse serving the Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit; caring for intubated post-operative patients and acute illnesses including, coronary artery by-pass, lung decortication, mitral valve repair/ replacement, pneumonectomy, lobectomy, aortic valve repair/replacement, thorocoabdominal aneurism repair, heart transplant, lung transplant, respiratory failure, and peripheral vascular vein repair/bypass.

IU Health Hospitals (Indiana University Hospital) (Full time 36 hours/ week) 05/2006 - 08/2008

Registered nurse caring for post-operative neuro-surgical patient and other acute illnesses including craniotomy for tumor resection, carotid endartectomy, subarachnoid hemorrhage, aneurysm coiling, deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's and status epilepticus, cranial bone flap, cancer resection patients with skin graft/flap, hydrocephaly with external ventricular drain, and laminectomy.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Provided continuous IV Sedation/ Procedural conscious

sedation

Identifying and Managing Life Threatening Anesthetic

Complications.

Proficient in the administration of vasoactive

intravenous medications,

Continuous IV pain medication administration

Neurosurgery ICU Patient Recovery

Cardiovascular Critical Care Patient Recovery

Respiratory Failure and ARDS Populations

Train of Four and BIS Monitoring

EVD and Lumbar Drain Management

Artificially Ventilated Population

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

VAD

Abiomed

Thorotech Heartmate

Heartware

CRRT

Prisma and Prismaflex Machines

Swan-Ganz Catheter Interpretation

Pulmonary Illnesses/ Disease Care

Patient/Family Education

Lab Result Interpretation

Wound/Sternal Infection Management

Graft/Flap Assessments/Management

NG/OG/Small Bore Feeding Tube Anchoring

Maggot and Leach Therapy

Cemer/Clinview Electronic Documentation

Hands-On Care to Patients

Administering Medications

Managing Intravenous Lines

Observing & Monitoring Patients' Conditions

Maintaining Records and Patient Education

Communicating With Doctors

Direction & Supervision to Nurse Aides

Provide Emotional Support To Patients And Patients' Family Members.

Medical Education for Patients & General Public

Special Diet Plans and Medical Conditions.

Inserting IV’s

Provided Post-operative Acute Nursing Recovery Care

Clinical Nursing

Operate intra-aortic balloon pump & ventricular assist device

Lumbar Drain Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurism

Intubated Patients with Removed Bone Flaps

Weight Traction Therapy

CERTIFICATIONS, PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, AWARDS, VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

BLS; ACLS; TNCC

AACN Membership 2011

Caring Angel Award 2010

President of HOA 2015

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