Lisa Walton

2780 Sandalwood Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Cell Phone: (813) 428-4785
Email: lwb80c9c@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated Registered Nurse with more than eight years of practical hands
on skills with an emphasis on the high-level care of patients and exceptional s
upport of clinical operations. In addition to exceptional medical expertise, I a
m also known for being resourceful, adaptable, and self-directed with the abilit
y to handle all situations
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Pre Op/OR/Recovery
Progressive Care Unit
Excellent Communicator
Physician Interaction
Patient Assessment
Operation of Medical Machinery
Patient Care
Administering of Drugs
Organization of staff and work load
Mentoring
Exceptional Presenter
Patient Education
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Florida
Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Certification in CPR
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certificate in Medical Laser Safety Officer
2 years of pre-operative/operating room/post operative experience in an ambulato
ry setting
2 years of experience in an Cardiovascular Care Unit
4 years of emergency medical care
Knowledge of specialized equipment used in the operating room
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Laser Spine Institute, Tampa, Florida
2008 - July 2
010
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery Center
Responsible for planning, executing, directing and evaluating direct and indirec
t nursing care given to the surgical patient. This nursing care ranges from preo
perative intervention onto postoperative evaluation. My execution of these dutie
s results in a standard of care that exceeds minimum standards.
Prepared the pre-operative and post operative nursing care for surgical patients
Provide continual monitoring of the patient's condition during surgery
Executed all physicians orders and obtain the necessary authorizations
Provided continuity and quality nursing care at all times
Elected Laser Safety Officer:
Training of medical staff
Testing of surgical lasers
Maintenance of laser equipment
Appraises quality and effectiveness of material and equipment used in the surgic
al center
Mentored new hire trainees
Operated C-Arm/Fluoroscope during surgical procedures
As a circulating nurse checked all equipment, set up necessary drugs, and assist
ed in setting up the operating room before surgery

Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida

2006 - 20
08
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU)
Responsible for providing care to Pre and Post operation surgical patients (incl
uding Post OP day 1) to include Coronary Artery bypass surgery, Pacemakers, Thor
acotomy, Valve replacements and Femoral bypasses. Also handle patients with con
gestive heart failure, and new onset of arrhythmias. Administered care to five p
atient assignments in a team nursing model which includes, a team coordinator (n
urse), second level nurse and patient care technicians; because of my unique com
munication abilities I am able to thoroughly educate my patients on the treatme
nt of their condition, medication, equipment and their future plan of care.
Performs complex assessments
High intensity therapies and interventions
Monitor the progress of patients
Patient Education
Perform complex life saving procedures including:
Advance cardiac life support (ACLS)
Administer approved medications using Hospital protocols
Monitoring of cardiac rhythms
Admittance and Discharge of patients
Develop rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.
Florida Hospital , Orlando, Florida
2000- 2
002
Paramedic
Responsible for the care of acute patients in emergency situations. Safely tran
sferring patients from one hospital to another while administering life saving t
echniques.
Responds to medical emergencies
Diagnoses and provides emergency medical treatment in accordance with the proper
protocol
Provides medical treatments as appropriate, including:
Intravenous fluid lines
Intubation of victim
Use of cardiac monitors and defibrillators
Administering various drugs
Monitors and deciphers human life vital signs of heart, respiration, blood press
ure and pulse.
Applies Rescue techniques

TECHNICAL SKILLS
C-ARM/Fluoroscope
Holmium YAG Lasers
Electronic medical documentation
EDUCATION
Florida Hospital College of Health Science - Orlando, FL
Degree: Associates of Nursing
Professional Licenses - Florida Registered Nurse, Applied for Illinois License,
Florida Paramedic License
Laser Institute of America- Medical Laser Safety Officer
References available upon request