Lisa Kondvar
Registered Nurse (RN)
Warwick, RI 02889
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Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse seeking a challenging nursing position where my educational background, professional experiences & extensive knowledge of the nursing field can be utilized to help improve the lives of patients in a medical setting
Work Experience
Registered Nurse
Bayside Endoscopy Center - Providence, RI
September 2020 to Present
* Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required
* Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
* Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct
* Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
* Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
* Assess patients’ post-operative condition
* Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative/post-anesthesia period.
* Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
* Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
* Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
* Log all findings in patient files
* Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care/American Renal Associates - Warwick, RI
September 2019 to September 2020
* Provided care to patients with chronic kidney disease requiring hemodialysis.
* Collaborated with health care team to develop individual patient care plans.
* Assessed patients to determine amount of fluid to be removed during treatment.
* Responsible for initiating dialysis treatment & assuring dialysis prescription is followed per MD order.
* Monitored patients’ vitals during treatment.
* Responsible for performing post-dialysis assessment & monitor patients’ monthly lab results.
Registered Nurse
Benchmark Senior Living - Providence, RI
June 2019 to September 2019
* Duties: Nursing Supervisor for Alzheimer unit.
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital - North Providence, RI
September 2018 to January 2019
* Provided direct care & clinical supervision to short-term, long-term & geriatric psychiatric patients while working in the Behavioral Health Psych Unit Float Pool.
* Responsible for responding to & de-escalating volatile situations as they arose.
* Responsible for physically restraining patients during violent outbreaks.
* Charted & documented data related to patient care.
* Medicated patients as ordered & as needed.
* Developed & implemented individualized treatment plans for acute & long-term patients
Registered Nurse
Genesis HealthCare - Warwick, RI
April 2018 to September 2018
* Assessed patients & identified problems/needs based on thorough analysis.
* Established realistic, measurable short & long-term goals for patients as part of care planning processes.
* Administered medications & performed treatments per physician’s orders.
* Documented interventions & patient response(s), coordinated & delegated care where appropriate.
* Communicated with physicians during rounds & patient examinations.
Registered Nurse
Women & Infants Hospital - Providence, RI
May 2000 to August 2017
* Ensured proper initial lab work & testing has been completed prior to beginning treatment as per insurance requirements.
* Assisted doctors during office examinations, maintaining accurate medical record documentation for insurance provider purposes.
* Worked with doctors to design & implement fertility treatment cycle plans based on individual diagnosis & patient infertility history.
* Administered various intramuscular (IM) injections.
* Responsible for providing compassionate care, reproductive counseling,
* Support & education to patients & partners throughout treatment journey.
* Completed vigorous on-site Ultrasonography training provided by Women & Infants’ Fertility Center.
* Assisting physicians in Sonogram/Hysteroscopy procedures and various fertility treatments & procedures.
* Additional experience includes aiding physicians during procedures in operating room (OR) & assisting patients in recovery room (PACU).
Education
BS in Nursing
Rhode Island College - Providence, RI
September 1993 to May 1996
BA in Psychology
Roger Williams University - Bristol, RI
September 1978 to May 1982
Minor in Social Work
Minor in Business
Nursing Licenses
RN State: RI Exp March 2024
RN State: MA
RN State: CT
RN State: NJ
Patient Care
Medical Injections
Patient Education
Patient Emotional Support
Surgery Preparation
Wound Care
Nurse Mentorship
Epic Scheduling System
Cerner Charting System
Medical Terminology
Vital Signs
Typing
Operating Room
Dialysis Experience
Critical Care Experience
EMR Systems-10+ years
Medication Administration-10+ years
Social Work
Employee Orientation
Triage
Behavioral Health
Hospital experience
Phlebotomy
Family Planning
Venipuncture
Home Care
Certifications / Licenses
Basic Life Support (BLS)
April 2024
American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
March 2023
American Heart Association
PALS
April 2024
American Heart Association
Groups
ASRM
October 2017 to Present
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
ANA
October 2017 to Present
American Nurses Association
American Nurses Association (ANA-Rhode Island)
Nurses Professional Group (NPG)