Lisa Norman-Peacock
Silverhill, AL 36576
Phone: 251-***-****
E-Mail: ***************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Well-qualified charge nurse with full Alabama credentials and extensive experience in private physicians nurse and long term care/rehab settings working with dementia and psych patients. Passionate about delivering compassionate care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem- solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. I have been a nurse for over 25 years and am looking with an open mind for the possibility of something outside of nursing on my feet all day but where I can still use my nursing experiences, job experience and my love of people. I know that I have a more to offer if my career should lead me that way.
Skills
Team Player Medical record auditing
Patient care planning Clinical training
Chronic disease management Patient management
Resource allocation Direct patient care
Patient care standards Patient privacy
Staff management Staff education and training
Data entry Charting and clinical documentation
Patient assessments Indirect patient care
Work History
May 2020- current
Robertsdale Healthcare
Nurse
Observed and oversaw our lockdown unit which included dementia and psych patients. I monitored their general condition and reported and changes to the MD. I passed their medication and monitored for side effects.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Oversaw work of nursing students,technicians and nursing assistants to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks. Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices.
Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance
Coordinated daily patient care and nursing duties for Number-bed unit February 2018-June 2019
Kindred Home Health
Staff Coordinator
I was to schedule each staff member for visits to patients homes according to what their insurance would allow. Each staff member would call in a daily report to me in the evening with visits made and any changes in condition as well as any calls that were made to MD’s.
May 2010 to December 2017
Fairhope Health and Rehab Fairhope, AL
Nurse
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Oversaw work of nursing student,technicians and helped to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom re-occurrences.
Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance
Coordinated daily patient care and nursing duties for Number-bed unit January 2009 to February 2010
ARC Loxley, AL
Charge Nurse
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention
Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care
February 2000 to February 2005
Bay Medical Family Practice/Dr. Randall Hall Fairhope, AL Office/Physicians Nurse
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management
Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
Education
Reid State Atmore, AL
Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
IV Therapy
Referrals provided if requested.