Lisa D.

Jacobs
1595 Union Cross
Kernersville, NC 27284
gracelovefaith@hotmail.com
Phone: 336-831-5765
Alt: 336-306-3301

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position in healthcare as a registered nurse. With over 17 years experience, my
goal is to provide exceptional care within the community and to the patients I serve. I
possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work under high
pressure situations by analyzing, problem solving and making independent decisions or
working closely with a team. I have excellent assessment skills with an exceptional
knowledge base on disease management. I possess knowledge of microsoft word, excel,
power point and coding. I have excellent time management skills with the ability to
multi-task.

EXPERTISE AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

Expertise in emergency medicine focusing on disease management and behavioral health.

Assisted in planning, opening and worked as a RN in the Psychiatric Emergency Department
at Wesley Long. Acute management of patients in psychiatric crisis including stabilization.
Emergency room experience includes acute care of trauma patients, disease and symptom
management of acutely ill patients, occupational emergencies and acute management of
chronic illnesses. Prior certification as Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse with utilization
review and discharge management/planning. Home Health experience including
assessments, admissions and care planning. Recent Advanced Cardiac Life Support
certification, Current Pediatric Advance Life Certification. Extensive knowledge in disease
management and education. Honors lists at Kaplan University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

December 2007 Mose Cone Health System Greensboro, NC

to RN II
August 2010
Manage the care of patients with various disease processes from traumas to mental
illnesses. Worked in a team oriented environment to serve patients within the community
with acute and chronic illnesses, occupational emergencies. Worked in the psychiatric
emergency department of the ED for acute management and crisis intervention of
psychiatric patients.
June 2007 High Point Regional Health System High Point, NC
to RN
December 2007
Emergency management of patients in acute and chronic crisis. Education of preventative
medicine, health and wellness to better manage disease processes at home. Acute
emergencies, occupational emergencies, child and adult health.
January 2005 Friends Home West Greensboro, NC
to Charge Nurse
May 2007
Managed care of geriatric patients daily care including medications, physician rounds and
care planning .Served as a management resource for the staff.
August 2003 Hospice of Greensboro Greensboro, NC
to Long Term Nurse Educator
November 2004
Provided education to staff, patients and families in long term care settings regarding end of
lIfe care, decisions, informed consent and end of life disease management.
 March 2003 Wake Forest Baptist University Medical Center Winston Salem, NC
to RN
August 2003
Staff nurse on Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Administered chemotherapy, assisted
physician and patient through the process of bone marrow transplant.
June 1998 Hospice and Palliative Care of Winston Salem Winston Salem, NC
to Hospice Inpatient Coordinator
March 2003
Managed end of life care in hospital including Forsyth and surrounding counties. Educated
staff, patients and families based on the ELNEC model of care. Received certification in
ELNEC and Hospice and Palliative Care. Provided education in hospital setting to nursing
staff and medical staff. Preformed administrative on call duties. Management of care plan in
the home setting according to medicare, medicaid and private insurance regulations.
Admissions and triage nursing with on call phone triage of disease management and end of
life crisis.
EDUCATION:

2011 Kaplan University On Line, IA

Bachelors Degree in Nursing Nursing GPA: 3.8
currently in progress.

1993 Surry Community College Dobson, NC

Associate Degree in Nursing Nursing GPA: 3.2

CERTIFICATIONS:
CPR, PALS

KEYWORD SUMMARY:
References available upon request
Salary negotiable