Nurse Practitioner Patient Care

Lisa Brownfield (Keske)

CHICAGO, IL *****

773-***-**** - ******@***.***

Professional Summary

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner, nursing instructor and PhD candidate with expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Skilled in program development teaching and student teaching with a strong emphasis in critical care, mental illness with adult population and geriatrics, case management, and administration. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

Skills

· Leadership

· Mentorship

· Experienced preceptor

· Long-Term Care

· Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

· Nursing Protocols

· Acute Rehabilitation

· Practice Standards

· Leadership and Guidance

· Professional Development

· Schedule Preparation

· Quality Improvement

· Nursing Ethics

· Process Improvement

Work History

01/2023 to Current

Northwestern Palos Community Palliative Nurse Practitioner

Northwestern – Chicago, IL

Provides leadership and support by attending meetings to make suggestions on how to decrease length of stay and readmissions

Taking the lead to establish meetings among providers to facilitate ways to develop staff support

Provides input on operational development and policy development

Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses

Developed treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

12/2020 to Current

Research Assistant

Loyola University – Maywood, IL

Attend project meetings

Review charts and summarize the findings of the data on dementia

Demonstrate the ability to multitask and have excellent time management skills

Present findings and make recommendations.

03/2011 to 1/2023

Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine in the Community and Post Acute Care Network

Advocate Healthcare – Chicago, IL

Consultant, mentor, and preceptor to providers on our team

Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures, tumors and mental illnesses

Complied with policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes

Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, COPD and mental illnesses

Was on a committee to recognize areas of patient care that need improvement to prevent avoidable readmission

Perform advance care planning with patients and their families

Precept Nurse Practitioners when they join the Post-Acute Care Network.

08/2021 to 06/2022

Graduate Student Teaching Assistant

Loyola University – Chicago, IL

Delivered lectures to share insight into the curriculum with students

In simulation lab facilitated a beneficial learning environment to include input from students of all backgrounds

In the simulation lab formulated applicable examples and hypothetical scenarios for enhancing class understanding of course concepts

Graded exams and other coursework to accurately reflect students' mastery of material in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program (DNP) and Nurse Practitioner programs

Evaluated and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades

Demonstrated use of laboratory equipment and enforced laboratory rules

Scheduled and maintained regular office hours to meet with students

Met with supervisors to discuss students' grades and complete required grade-related paperwork

Led discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.

Offered guidance to students on academic and career planning to support professional goal setting.

08/2021 to 06/2022

Nursing Instructor

Loyola University – Chicago, IL

Evaluated and graded students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers

Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records

Supervised students' laboratory and clinical work

Initiated, facilitated, and moderate classroom discussions.

09/2020 to 12/2020

Research internship

Loyola University – Maywood, IL

Demonstrate ability to use survey and statistical analysis software

Evaluate literature related to measurement of acute and chronic stress

Complete descriptive and correlational analysis using SPSS

Read Galvan, JL., & Galvan, (2017)

Writing literature reviews: a guide for students of the social and behavioral sciences

New York: Routledge

Develop literature review using the PhD approved literature grid related to measurement of acute and chronic stress and critically summarize findings

Completion of descriptive data analysis of secondary database

Completion of literature review and summary of findings.

09/2020 to 12/2020

Nurse Clinical instructor

Lewis University – Romeoville, IL

Assist in the planning, development and instruction of nursing courses

Lecture on nursing topics, assign homework and oversee labs

Called upon to participate in seminars and meetings

Collaboration with colleagues to revise and evaluate course content and teaching issues.

11/2009 to 03/2011

Nurse Practitioner

Z-Medi Internal Medicine – Tinley Park, IL

Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation

Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options

Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications

Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases

Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.

04/2009 to 11/2009

Nurse Practitioner

Fox Valley Internal Medicine – Algonquin, IL

Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers

Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work

Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications

Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.

05/1996 to 09/2009

Chicago Park District - Senior Lifeguard

Chicago Park – Chicago, IL

Performed basic life support, including CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival

Supervised forty lifeguards during their job training

Handled situations between pedestrians and other lifeguards by deescalating situations

Contacted emergency personnel and provided aid while waiting for further assistance

Identified emergency situations, including potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.

08/2008 to 04/2009

Registered Nurse

Engagement Health LLC – Oak Brook, IL

Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs

Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families

Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans

Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations

Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process

Developed patient care plans, including overall patient health assessments and evaluations.

06/2005 to 08/2008

Registered Nurse

Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Chicago, IL

Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions

Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions

Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status

Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans

Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

01/2004 to 06/2005

Registered Nurse

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare – Evanston, IL

Provided care on a telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients

Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit

Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care

Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

05/2002 to 05/2003

Nursing Assistant

Resurrection Health Care – Chicago, IL

Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate

Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort

Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment

Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.

10/2000 to 05/2002

Nursing Assistant

Resurrection Health Care – Chicago, IL

Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising

Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients

Prepared and administered required medications.

Education

Expected in 12/2024

PhD: Nursing

Loyola University Chicago - Chicago, IL

01/2008

MSN

Loyola University Chicago - Chicago, IL

01/2003

Bachelor's in Science of Nursing

University of Illinois At Chicago - Chicago, IL

Certifications

Advanced Practice Nurse

Registered Nurse

Center for Advanced Palliative care (CAPC)

CITI trained

Publications

Publications Keske, L.A., & Letizia, M.J. (2011). Clostridium Difficile Infection: Essential Information For Nursing. MedSurg Nursing, The Journal of Adult Health, 19(6), 329-333.

Accomplishments

Applied for Dissertation funding

Jonas Scholarship (Unfunded)

Designation

Sigma Theta tau member

Center to Advance Palliative care

Presentations

• Autoimmune Diseases, 2021

• Measurement Tool: PSS, 2021

Additional Information

Activities

Supports Honor Flight, cheers for the veterans after the flight at Midway airport

Developed Bunko night at a grammar school

Clinical internship at Hines, VA during graduate school

Volunteered at the Bank the Blue Gala

Room mom at school who organizes events for children's classrooms

Volunteer at multiple events for grammar school

Women's League Softball Team member (current)

Volunteered to coach swim lessons, Team member, 1995-1999

Student swimming and water polo athlete for seventeen years

Competed in Lifeguard Nationals in New York, 1998 and 2000

Committees

Advanced Practice Provider committee for Northwestern Hospital (Current)

Policy committee for Northwestern discussing a hypoglycemia policy (Current)

Committee to improve current practices and formulating outcomes for the rehab providers (2015)

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