Lisa E. Russ
Zelienople, Pa. *6063
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Objective
To obtain a challenging position in the health care field in which I can use my prior and current experience to promote health and improve overall quality of life for my patients.
Employment
Supervisor and floor nurse in SNF 2020- present
Concordia Rebecca Residence
Responsible for entire 40 residents
Supervision of CNAs
Troubleshooting daily incidents and complaints to achieve smooth operation
Nurse Navigator- Care Connect 2017-2020
Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, 15212
Triage outpatient clients to the most appropriate services within health network
Assist non-clinical staff to schedule clients for provider appointments and procedural testing
Utilize various forms of electronic recording for charting, project management, using software Epic, Excel, Microsoft Word
Utilize Zoom and Microsoft Teams for staff meetings and continual education
Home Health Field Nurse 2008-2017
Lutheran Senior Life VNA, Zelienople, 16063
Provide and document safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements through the electronic record
Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals for cohesive care
Home Health Field Nurse, Team Leader 2004-2008
UPMC Home Health, Seven Fields, Pa 16042
Manage staff nurses in my regional pod for the care of patients in their homes and assisted living facilities
Observe and report abuse and neglect of patients in nursing facilities and in their homes by family members or staff
Worked as a case manager and utilization reviewer
Case manager/Utilization Reviewer 2002-2004
Healthways, Pittsburgh, Pa
Educate through telemedicine clients with Oxford Insurance in New York State for disease management
Educate clients of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages
Assess learning needs of patients and their families to provide education based on age, learning level, and willingness to learn
Staff Nurse: Med-Surg, Telemetry, PACU, ICU/CCU 1984-2004
UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa 15237
Advocate for patients in my care
Demonstrate clinical skills and critical thinking in my specialized nursing departments
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing 1985-1995
La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pa 15237
Diploma in Nursing 1981-1984
Jameson Memorial School of Nursing
Professional references available upon request