Lisa Nichols- Mazant, BS, BSN, RN
Baton Rouge, La 70808
Contact info: email: ad8h9h@r.postjobfree.com Telephone:504-***-****
I am a Registered Nurse trying to obtain a professional career in nursing, where my skills, knowledge and experience will support the organization from which my contract supports by providing compassionate and quality care to each individual patient and their families. I am a reliable and professional healthcare worker, with the ability to effectively listen to the needs of each patient and to properly intervene during a crisis by collaborating with my co-workers as well the multidisciplinary team. I look forward to providing safe and efficient patient-centered care, as well as provide a proficiency in an acute care setting and medical-surgical procedure skills performed in a hospital environment. I plan to utilize all of my resources necessary to provide the delivery of quality care in a cost-effective manner.
EDUCATION
August 2018- February 2021 William Carey University, Baton Rouge, La
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
August 2017-May 2018 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady of the Lake, Br, LA
Major: Pre-Nursing/ Prerequisites
August 2004 – May 2017 Xavier University of New Orleans, USA.
Baccalaureate of Science: Concentration: Biology/Pre-medicine
Minor in chemistry; Emphasis in Scientific Lab work and Pre-Medical Training.
May 2005—July 2005 Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA (Concurrent Enrollment)
May 2000-May 2004 Xavier University Preparatory High-School, N.O, LA High-school Diploma
Relevant Coursework
Fundamentals of Nursing
Into to Professional Writing
Adult Health I & II
Mental Health/Gerontology
Advanced Pharmacology
Leadership & Delegation
Transition into Preceptorship
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS
Board Examination May 2021
Basic Life Support, 11/2024
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 10/2024
Computer Skills: proficient in the use of EPIC, Paragon, AHT, Meditech. Efficient in managing daily patient volumes, proficient in documentation, record maintenance and paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.
Proficient in most medical-surgical procedures in the hospital environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 2021-Current Genesis Housing, Counseling and Outreach Services
Clinical Director: Renata Weatherspoon Triage Nurse/Psychiatric Nurse
Job Description: Patient support including assessment, educating patients regarding illnesses, medication and treatment. Obtaining vital signs, documentation, and paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.
February 2023- May 2023 Ochsner Medical Center
Nurse Manager : Michelle Dupuy Telemetry Nurse
Job Description: Be able to Read and monitor ekg strips and interpret rhythms. Provide safe and efficient patient centered care. Computer charting, with hourly rounding. Charting by way of paragon- by exemption. Medication administration. Delegation/Assignment to other nurses and appropriate staff.
July 2022- March 2023 Midcity Community Nursing and Rehab
Director of Nursing: Mr. Ernest Joseph Weekend RN Supervisor
Job Description: The role as the RN Supervisor is to supervise and assist the primary nurse if assistance is needed. Establish patient support with residents by educating patients regarding their illnesses and necessary treatment. Admitting and Discharging patients. Monitor residents as they participate in self-care activities. Collaborate with the charge nurse to plan for continuity of care and ensure that each resident receives cultural and ethical relevant care.
May 2022-September 2023 Gifted Healthcare LLC
Per-Diem/TravelNursing Recruiter: Morganne Joseph
Job description: Currently floating to Rehab for post ortho, Med/surg, and hospice as a supplemental staffer.
October 2021 –July 2022 Nurses Direct Staffing Agency
Per Diem/ Traveling Nursing
Manager: Kyle Menard, RN
Job Description- Floated through the agency in the following areas: LTAC, Hospice Care, Skilled/ Rehab/and Mental Health. The responsibilities as a supplemental staffer are to complete assessments, administer medication, perform hourly rounds, process doctor’s orders, participate in patient centered care, attend huddle, charting, and handing out assignments for other staff based on the census.
July 2021- November 2021 United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
Charge-Nurse/Registered-Nurse, Skilled Rehab
Job description: Highly skilled professional with both practical experience in the hospital setting in an acute care setting as well and skilled rehab. As a nurse, job description is to function independently with making assessments, charting, medication administration, acknowledging orders and provide culturally and ethnically relevant care
February 2021-August 2021 Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Med-Telemetry-B5
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Description: Be able to Read and monitor ekg strips and interpret rhythms. Provide safe and efficient patient centered care. Computer charting, with hourly rounding. Charting by way of paragon- by exemption. Medication administration. Delegation/Assignment to other nurses and appropriate staff.
January 2018- Feb-2021 Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
Resource Pool: Patient Care Associate/Patient Observation Technician
Supervisor: Whitney Ogden
Job Description: Responsible for patient care and improvement of quality of life for patients and families. Essential job functions are as follows: Provide direct patient care and assist nursing staff with patient duties. Reports change in patient’s condition in a timely and accurate manner, to the patient’s primary nurse. Perform technical skills that includes the patient’s plan of care and comfort measures. Answer patient’s call lights and perform hourly rounding with documentation. Assist in admission and discharge of patients to the unit. Assist with the collection and transport of specimens in accordance with the universal precaution policy. Obtain vital signs of patient including (temp, heart rate, blood pressure, O2 saturation, and weight.)
November 2016 – January 2018 Old Jefferson Community Care Center
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Certified Nursing Assistant
Supervisor: Tinka Ealy
Job Description: Provide personal assistance to patients and caregivers. Perform technical skills such as: Obtaining vital signs, measuring input and output, changing bed linens, performing bed baths/partial bed baths, and ADL’s, answering patient’s call lights, and charting hourly rounding. Documenting and assisting with admissions/transfer. Stock supplies in patient’s room. Perform proper infection control measures and isolation procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by the primary nurse
Professional Organizations
Student Nurse Association
Presentations/Speeches
Teaching Learning Project in NUR 4380 Community Health Nursing Summer 2020
HONORS
Community Leader Award, Academic Scholarship at Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard Hughes Medical Society Collegiate Award in Louisiana, National Honor Society and Xavier University Preparatory “Who’s Who” Among Louisiana High School Students.
VOLUNTEER WORK
September 2019 Special Olympics Baton Rouge, LA
August 2019 Red Dress Run New Orleans, LA
October 2018 Breast Cancer Walk-a-thon New Orleans, LA
May 2008 Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Harvey, LA
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Organization: Contact Person Telephone Number
Bio-Scrip Infusion Services Dr. Marlon P. Mazant Sr, PharmD 225-***-****
CVS Pharmacy Dr. Whitney Garner, Pharm D 504-***-****
WCU at Baton Rouge General Mrs. Norris M. Warner, BSN, MSN, RN 504-***-****
Health Assessment
Pathophysiology
Maternal Child & Pediatric Nursing
Community Nursing
Evidence Based Practice
Dosage Calculations