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Turisa Lee

Raleigh

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Duke University Hospital, specializing in clinical assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through empathetic counseling and effective medication management. Dedicated to providing exceptional care across diverse settings, prioritizing safety and comfort for all patients.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract RN

Quantgene Biotech Co
Santa Monica
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Functioned as contract RN with Quantgene Biotech Co in Santa Monica, Ca, administering COVID tests for Wilmington Film Studio located in Wilmington, NC

Contract RN

UNC Wakefield Primary Care
Raleigh
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Contract Registered Nurse for COVID vaccine administration

COVID Vaccine RN

Duke Urgent Care
Holly Springs and Wake Forest
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • COVID vaccine RN for Duke vaccination sites

Clinical Nurse II Perioperative Surgical Services Short Stay Nurse

Duke University Hospital
Durham
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Provided nursing care for fresh postoperative surgical patients in Phase 3 Post Anesthesia Short Stay Unit.
    Managed diverse surgical cases, including Endocrine, Gyn Oncology, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Neurology, and Interventional Radiology.
    Conducted preoperative assessments for transplant patients to ensure readiness for surgery.
    Executed discharge planning and education focused on wound care, wound vacs, Foley care, and self-injection techniques.
    Instructed patients on positional changes and post-operative care specific to neuro and orthopedic procedures.
    Floated to sister orthopedic short stay unit to assist with care of fresh hip and knee surgeries.

Staff RN II

UNC Rex Hospital
Raleigh
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care on 28-bed medical unit focused on neurology, pulmonary, and gastroenterology as a stroke certified facility.
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
  • Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.

RN Refresher Student

Wake Med Cary
Cary
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Completed RN refresher with 120 clinical hours on 32-bed medical/behavioral unit
  • Provided direct patient care in medical-surgical and critical care units.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.

Staff Nurse Employee Health

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington
08.1997 - 12.1999
  • Conduct employee assessments, administer vaccinations, perform physicals and urine drug screens, execute PPD tests, deliver educational sessions, perform phlebotomy, and manage follow-ups for blood-borne exposures

Clinical Staff Nurse

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington
08.1994 - 01.1997
  • Delivered exceptional nursing care on 36-bed medical/surgical unit, focusing on pulmonary, gastroenterology, and detox cases.
    Acted as charge nurse during 3-11 shifts, managing staff assignments and patient flow.
    Implemented treatment plans for patients in medical detox, ensuring safety and comfort.
    Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions to identify urgent needs.
    Facilitated collaboration among healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes.
    Instructed patients and families regarding ongoing care and lifestyle modifications.
    Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing activities in electronic records.
    Mentored new nursing staff on departmental policies and clinical procedures.

Education

RN Primary Care Certificate - Primary Care

University Chapel Hill School of Nursing
Chapel Hill, NC
04.2021

Refresher RN Course -

WakeMed AHEC/UNC Chapel Hill
Raleigh
09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05.1994

Skills

  • Clinical assessment and medication management
  • Electronic health record management
  • Infection control
  • Wound care
  • Team leadership
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient care strategy
  • Empathetic counseling
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Medication administration
  • Oxygen saturation monitoring

Certification

License: NC RN License 1334564

University North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Nursing Primary Care Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Contract RN

Quantgene Biotech Co
08.2021 - 12.2021

Contract RN

UNC Wakefield Primary Care
03.2021 - 06.2021

COVID Vaccine RN

Duke Urgent Care
01.2021 - 03.2021

Clinical Nurse II Perioperative Surgical Services Short Stay Nurse

Duke University Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020

Staff RN II

UNC Rex Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2020

RN Refresher Student

Wake Med Cary
08.2019 - 09.2019

Staff Nurse Employee Health

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
08.1997 - 12.1999

Clinical Staff Nurse

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
08.1994 - 01.1997

RN Primary Care Certificate - Primary Care

University Chapel Hill School of Nursing

Refresher RN Course -

WakeMed AHEC/UNC Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina Wilmington

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