Lisa Lee
Weaverville
Summary
Experienced with nursing leadership, staff development, and patient care optimization. Utilizes strategic planning and quality improvement to enhance healthcare services. Strong understanding of team collaboration and resource management to drive impactful results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Brooks Howell Home
07.2024 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Unit Manager
Sava Senior Care
08.2016 - Current
- Manage nursing staff and two rehabilitation halls and one long term care halls. Assist DON in ensuring nursing staff are following policy and procedure guidelines. May of 2017 to present; Staff Development Manager. Job duties include ensuring all staff remain up to date on state requirements. Manage orientation for all staff and all state required education.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.
- Optimized staffing levels by monitoring unit needs and making data-driven adjustments to scheduling as necessary.
Director of Nursing
Elevate
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Staff Development Manager
Sava Senior Care
05.2017 - 01.2024
- Staff Development Manager. Job duties include ensuring all staff remain up to date on state requirements. Manage orientation for all staff and all state required education. Ensure that staff are following all policies required by Sava Senior Care.
- Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Championed a culture of learning and growth by consistently emphasizing the value of ongoing staff development throughout the organization.
- Established partnerships with external training providers to expand resource availability and diversify learning opportunities for employees.
- Streamlined onboarding process for new hires, reducing time-to-productivity and improving overall retention rates.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to enhance employee understanding of company policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Designed customized learning modules for targeted skill improvement, resulting in increased productivity.
- Implemented performance management systems to track employee progress and provide actionable insights for future development efforts.
- Introduced advanced e-learning tools to supplement traditional training methods, catering to various learning styles within the workforce.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 50 employees each year.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Director of Nursing
Crossroads Treatment Centers
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed Pharmacy while directing nursing staff to follow policies and procedures regarding dosing for opioid addicted patients. Performed intake procedures for new patients which included, history and physical, state required labs and PPD. Performed annual labs, PPD and history and physicals for 400+ patients. Assisted physician with annual history and physicals. Collaborated with physician implementing policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
RN
Brightstar Homecare and Staffing
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed patients in home with specialty infusions, disease management teaching, labs for clinical trial patients with EKG and centrifuge completed in home.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN
Gentiva Home Care
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Case managed 25 to 30 home care patients with; wound care, IV therapy / infusions, disease management teaching, venipuncture for lab draws, cardiopulmonary management and in home monitoring / telemetry. Supervised LPN's and home health aides.
RN / Public Health Nurse II
Mitchell County Home Health
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Case managed 50 patients with wound care, IV / port care. Disease management teaching and supervise in home aides with clients who were receiving CAP / DA services.
Staff RN / Charge Nurse
Mission Hospitals Pulmonary Care Unit and Pulmonary Step
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Total care of patients, assisted physicians with bedside procedures on pulmonary patients, while functioning as a charge nurse for routine pulmonary patients and step down pulmonary patients.
RN Staff Nurse
Blue Ridge Community Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Assist physicians with emergency / trauma procedures
Education
Associate in Nursing -
Mayland Community College
01.2000
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Nursing administration
- Communication skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Supervising experience
- See resume (10 years)
- Records management
- Geriatrics
- Care plans
- Nursing
- Nurse management
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Budget management
- Process improvements
- Professional development
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Clinical operations management
Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN License
- June 2000 to May 2026
- State: NC
- LPN
- Compact State Nurse License
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Brooks Howell Home
07.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Elevate
01.2024 - 07.2024
Staff Development Manager
Sava Senior Care
05.2017 - 01.2024
Unit Manager
Sava Senior Care
08.2016 - Current
Director of Nursing
Crossroads Treatment Centers
12.2014 - 06.2015
RN
Brightstar Homecare and Staffing
01.2012 - 01.2015
RN
Gentiva Home Care
01.2008 - 01.2012
RN / Public Health Nurse II
Mitchell County Home Health
01.2006 - 01.2008
Staff RN / Charge Nurse
Mission Hospitals Pulmonary Care Unit and Pulmonary Step
01.2003 - 01.2006
RN Staff Nurse
Blue Ridge Community Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2003
Associate in Nursing -
Mayland Community College
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