Lisa Abrahams
St. Louis
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
RN MSD/ Supervisor
Grand Manor
07.2020 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Completed MDS assessments, accurately and timely, to ensure optimal payments are billed for facility
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Nurse Manager Psychiatry
South City Hospital
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with proactive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
RN Weekend Supervisor
Northview Village
10.2014 - 04.2020
- Responsible for management of the overall operation of nursing services and patient care, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, teammate satisfaction, quality index scores and facility maintenance
- Supervise and manage the daily activities of a clinical team consisting of nurses and CNA's and Mental Health Technicians
- 350 bed Long Term care Facility with 3 locked Psychiatric units and 3 skilled nursing units
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
RN Supervisor / Triage nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
07.2010 - 02.2014
- Prepared patient charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary
- Prepared patient charts accurately and neatly for the clinic
- Verified patients' eligibility and claims status with insurance agencies
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal
- Assisted in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms)
- Professionally and courteously verified appointment times with patients
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Rn staff Nurse Hematology/ oncology
St Johns Mercy
02.2006 - 02.2010
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients with needs for chemotherapy
- Certified in chemotherapy
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
State Community College
East St. Louis, ILSkills
- High level of autonomy
- Patient/family focused
- Professional bedside manner
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Thorough physical assessments
- Problem resolution capability
- Preceptor
- Strong clinical judgment
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Culturally sensitive
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
Certification
Registered Nurse in Mo License number 102032, 1986
Timeline
RN MSD/ Supervisor
Grand Manor
07.2020 - Current
Nurse Manager Psychiatry
South City Hospital
10.2019 - 08.2023
RN Weekend Supervisor
Northview Village
10.2014 - 04.2020
RN Supervisor / Triage nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
07.2010 - 02.2014
Rn staff Nurse Hematology/ oncology
St Johns Mercy
02.2006 - 02.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
State Community College
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