Lisa Garcia, Bsn, Gero-Bc, Ne-Bc, Msn(C) Email & Phone Number

Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, Us

Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, Us

Springfield, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Work with UPHS leadership, clinical leadership and entity leadership in developing programs, services and initiatives to anticipate future customer needs.Analyze employee satisfaction data and identify opportunities for improvement.Continuously improve unit operations to maintain and exceed internal/external regulatory compliance and achieve clinical excellence.Participates in and supports patient safety goals and initiatives.Communicate roles, accountabilities and performance measures to all staff.Analyze unit data routinely and identify opportunities for improvement.Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory standards and requirements.Demonstrate an understanding of Magnet standards and aligns organization to meet them.Assures that staff is competent to deal with age specific needs of their population.Provides vision and leadership for Nursing Practice Model.Participates in the selection, career development and annual performance review of staff and peers.Proactively develops change management strategy for major organizational activities and events.Promotes and helps maintain efficient patient flow initiatives.Develop and manage budget for department.Balance financial and staffing models to achieve budget targets and organization objectives.Staff recruitment, management and retention.

Springfield, Pa, Us

Mentors direct care nursesConducts regular rounds on designated departmentsConducts patient interviews and assessments as necessaryConsults with charge nurse in scheduling process for the current and upcoming shiftsEnsures delivery of quality care/serviceServes as an administrative liaison with patients, families and all other departmentsDocuments appropriate and inappropriate behavior of staff and communicates same to the appropriate person.Utilizes a system wide approach for proactive risk assessment and error management.Encourages and supports direct care nurses to develop, expand, and/or advance nursing research.Provides visibility and accessibility to staff on designated shift and departments.Acts as a role model to staff in problem solving skills/strategies and mentors staff to fulfill key performance expectations.

Springfield, Pa, Us

Coordinates patient care delivery.Audits nursing documentation and makes recommendations for improvement. Remediates staff as necessary.Participates in the development of Standards of Care and Standards of Practice for the Department.Assists in developing staff education and communication reinforcement.Participates in the quality improvement process.Works in collaboration with the Nurse Director to operate the Department within budgetary guidelines.In collaboration with the Nurse Director, inspects equipment and environment on a regular basis for needed repairs and safety, and reports hazards for correction.Participates in clinical coverage of the Department by providing direct patient care and patient teaching as determined by patient acuity, case mix, and volume.

Springfield, Pa, Us

Provide total patient care to the patients on the ACE (Acute Care of the Elderly) Med/Surg Unit.Collaborate with the ACE interdisciplinary team to provide optimal care for our patients; improve their functional ability and decrease their length of stay.Administer medications utilizing EHR.Perform patient assessments.Provide patient and family education and support.Complete electronic documentation. Serve as charge nurse on a regular basis.

Media, Pa, Us

Provided direct supervision and instruction of students in the clinical setting.Provided instruction to students, including demonstration, supervision of return demonstration, and feedback on skills learned.Provided feedback to students throughout the semester on their skills and areas that need improvement.Provided feedback on student’s clinical paperwork.Completed required and anecdotal documentation such as student evaluations and Action Plans if indicated.

Managed and trained health center staff.Provided nursing care to both campers (age 7yrs-16yrs) and employees (18yrs and up).Maintained health records.Promoted a healthy camp community through education and awareness.Collaborated with primary healthcare providers to address health concerns.Administered medications and maintained medication records.Created and implemented several policies such as our Peanut Allergy Policy, Inhaler Policy for asthmatic campers, Epi Pen Policy, and a counselor safety program when off camp which included condom distribution. Re-wrote and updated the camp's Health Center Policy and Procedure manual as well as the job description handbook.Implemented the use of electronic health records.

Performed skilled nursing visits for a variety of patients, primarily: CHF, diabetic, various wound care and chronic foley care. Assessed patient's needs and coordinated care utilizing case management skills in a home-based setting. Educated patients and their family members on their health condition (s) and how to manage their symptoms.

Master'S Degree, Leadership

Rn To Bsn, Nursing

Rn, Nursing

High School Diploma