Lisa Haas
Elizabeth
Summary
Dynamic School Nurse with extensive experience at River Ridge CUSD 210, adept in infection control and student health evaluations. Proven ability to implement effective care plans and educate families, enhancing overall health outcomes. Recognized for strong decision-making skills and a commitment to student wellbeing, ensuring a safe and supportive educational environment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
River Ridge CUSD 210
12.2005 - Current
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Oversaw health services for school of 500students and faculty.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Hearing and Vision evaluations.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA/FERPA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitor and treat blood glucose levels for students with Diabetes
- Provide G-tube feedings
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Obtain Health History on all students
- Track Immunization compliance
- Certify Students and Staff in CPR
Staff Registered Nurse
Freeport Health Network
05.1989 - 04.2006
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Floor Nurse in-patient pediatrics
- Labor and Delivery/Mother-Baby Postpartum/Newborn Nursery
- High Risk Newborn Nursery
- Scrub Nurse for C-Sections
- Circulating Nurse for C-Sections
- Post-op recovery for C-Sections
Office Registered Nurse
Freeport Health Network
04.1998 - 06.2001
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL05-1989
Skills
- Infection control measures
- Privacy and confidentiality
- EMR charting
- Decision-making
- Medication administration
- Student health evaluation
Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Immunization record review
- Child health education
- Hearing and vision screening
- Patient assessments
- Acute illness recognition
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR Instructor
- RN's Working in Schools IEP Designee
- Certified Vision and Hearing Screening Technician
Timeline
School Nurse
River Ridge CUSD 210
12.2005 - Current
Office Registered Nurse
Freeport Health Network
04.1998 - 06.2001
Staff Registered Nurse
Freeport Health Network
05.1989 - 04.2006
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR Instructor
- RN's Working in Schools IEP Designee
- Certified Vision and Hearing Screening Technician
Associate of Science - Nursing
Highland Community College
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