Lisa Kesler
Toccoa
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 25 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Labor and delivery and surgical floor specialty.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Labor and Delivery
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs during labor and delivery, ensuring optimal care for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized birth plans.
- Provided education and support to expectant mothers on labor processes and postpartum recovery.
- Assisted in emergency situations, effectively performing life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Conducted assessments to identify potential complications and communicated findings to healthcare providers.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and care delivery efficiency.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring a supportive environment throughout the labor experience.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
RN- Labor and Delivery
Stephens County Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2021
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in labor and delivery protocols and patient care standards.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
- Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Participated in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
- Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
RN- Surgical Floor Nurse
Stephens County Hospital
06.2000 - 09.2007
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and optimize care delivery.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Implemented best practices in infection control, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and develop tailored care strategies.
- Facilitated patient education on health management, empowering individuals to take control of their wellness.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brenau
Gainesville, GA05-1999
High School Diploma -
Stephens County High School
Toccoa, GA05-1988
Skills
- Maternal and fetal monitoring
- Emergency response
- Birth plan development
- Patient education
- Pain management techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Epidural management
- Compassionate care delivery
- Breastfeeding support
- Risk assessment strategies
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- Obstetric emergency response
- Intrapartum care
- IV insertion
- HIPAA compliance
- Health promotion
- Emotional support
- Epidural administration
- Postpartum care
- Labor support
- Fetal monitoring
- Cultural history
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Critical thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Direct patient care
- Documentation
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NRP
Timeline
RN- Labor and Delivery
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
RN- Labor and Delivery
Stephens County Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2021
RN- Surgical Floor Nurse
Stephens County Hospital
06.2000 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brenau
High School Diploma -
Stephens County High School