Lisa Bates
Hot Springs,AR
Summary
Attentive Registered Nurse excited to bring expertise in patient care to growing hospital. Highly accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients, performing assessments and using clinical knowledge and skills to treat patients. Committed to working as part of a larger team to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Agency to Staff
Arkansas State Hospital
Little Rock, AR
02.2023 - Current
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Defined care goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Devised and modified individualized plans of care and communicated patient needs to supporting healthcare teams, social workers and case managers.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
Malvern, AR
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse
Saline Memorial Hospital
Benton, AR
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Geriatric and adult population
Registered Nurse
The Bridgeway Hospital
North Little Rock, AR
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
- Geriatric and adult population
Registered Nurse Event Safety Coordinator
Elite Sporting Events
Hot Springs, AR
09.2014 - 10.2019
- Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in different venues
- Made recommendations to company policies and overall culture to improve worker and participant safety
- Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards
- In the event of an accident or an emergency, utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary participant or spectator care
Interim Assistant Director of Nursing
Arkansas Pediatric Facility
North Little Rock, AR
11.2013 - 09.2014
- Oversaw nursing operations for a 53 bed residential facility for special needs children, providing leadership and management for a staff of 12 LPN's and 10 Patient Care Technician.
- Ensured smooth transition of residents into new environment.
- Helped floor nurses make care decisions by applying exceptional clinical judgment and knowledge of facility policies.
- Managed medication dispensing and control.
- Received and researched complaints from families, patients and clinical staff in order to resolve concerns to full satisfaction.
- Remained alert to conditions interfering with the safety and well-being of residents involved in activities.
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients.
- Completed daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all nursing service personnel were performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
- Analyzed facility activities and data to properly assess risk management and improve services.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Provided gastrostomy tube feeding and tracheotomy care training.
- Responsible for Office of Long Term Care 703's and assisted with State Inspection readiness.
- Ensured proper clinical area appearance, sterilization, and restocking by creating daily, weekly, and monthly assistant tasks lists.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- I returned to this position as Interim ADON with the same duties and responsibilities as I previously had from 2009-2013.
Clinical Coordinator/Registered Nurse
UAMS - Kids First
Pine Bluff, AR
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Day treatment program for children with developmental delays.
- Admitted patients to services and completed thorough clinical documentation.
- Monitored the nursing and operation of support departments to ensure that resident needs were met and facility was properly maintained.
- Introduce new departmental policies and orient staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
- Administered medications and various vaccines and performed in-office labs and tests.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.
- Caseload of 20+ clients, providing education and treatments.
- Tested patients' blood glucose levels.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Conducted monthly tornado and fire drills and semi-annual emergency drills.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Arkansas Pediatric Facility
North Little Rock, AR
11.2009 - 10.2013
- Oversaw nursing operations for a 53 bed residential facility for special needs children, providing leadership and management for a staff of 12 LPN's and 10 Patient Care Technicians.
- Ensured smooth transition of residents into new environment.
- Helped floor nurses make care decisions by applying exceptional clinical judgement and knowledge of facility policies.
- Managed medication dispensing and control.
- Received and researched complaints from families, patients and staff in order to resolve concerns to full satisfaction.
- Remained alert to conditions interfering with the safety and well-being of residents involved in activities.
- Worked as part of the team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and patient safety.
- Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients.
- Completed daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all nursing service personnel were performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
- Analyzed facility activities and data to properly assess risk management and improve services.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Provided gastrostomy tube feeding and tracheotomy care training.
- Ensured proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking by creating daily, weekly and monthly task list.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Facility Director/Registered Nurse
Spring Creek Surgery Center
Hot Springs, AR
07.2006 - 08.2009
- Supervised and evaluated the daily operation of 2 room outpatient surgery center which specialized in dermatology and pain control.
- Provided leadership and management for a staff of 5.
- Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Coordinated employee schedules and job assignments.
- Revised policies and procedures in accordance with changes in local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews.
- Evaluated patients' needs and preferences to create and update treatment plans.
- Educated patients about their treatments.
- Circulator in operating room which included pre-op prep, monitoring during surgery, recovery and discharge.
Dermatology Technician
Dermatology Clinic
Hot Springs, AR
05.2002 - 08.2004
- Assist in surgical removal of skin cancers - MOHS
- Prepared patients for evaluation and treatment of various dermatological conditions.
- Assist with procedures in exam rooms
- Assist with hair transplants including prepping patient for procedure, surgical removal, cutting hair follicles for placement,
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
Associate of Nursing -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - - Little Rock, AR
01-2006
Skills
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
- Patient-oriented
- Conflict resolution
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family focused
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Sound medical ethics
- Team leader
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Agency to Staff
Arkansas State Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Saline Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
The Bridgeway Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse Event Safety Coordinator
Elite Sporting Events
09.2014 - 10.2019
Interim Assistant Director of Nursing
Arkansas Pediatric Facility
11.2013 - 09.2014
Clinical Coordinator/Registered Nurse
UAMS - Kids First
10.2013 - 03.2014
Assistant Director of Nursing
Arkansas Pediatric Facility
11.2009 - 10.2013
Facility Director/Registered Nurse
Spring Creek Surgery Center
07.2006 - 08.2009
Dermatology Technician
Dermatology Clinic
05.2002 - 08.2004
Associate of Nursing -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - - Little Rock, AR