Lisa Steele
Murrells Inlet
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in medical and surgical settings. Committed to practicing in a specialized nursing field. Patient and client focused RN with strong foundation in surgical procedures, case management, long term care, school nurse, and pediatric and adult medical care: High-quality multi-task, managing competing priorities, while being able to identify risks and outcomes. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with healthcare professionals, administrators, patients/clients, and families. Proven ability to inform and coach diverse groups.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grand Dunes Surgery Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to coordinate patient care plans effectively.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and resources for recovery assistance.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards in the facility.
Per Diem Case Manager
Grand Strand Medical Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed case documentation efficiently, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline communication processes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring alignment with medical guidelines and individual needs.
PRN Position
Charleston Surgery Center
12.2024 - 05.2025
Full time Case Manager Hospital Based
Trident Medical Center
Charleston, SC
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Facilitate: Discharge planning, long term and short-term rehab, long term acute/chronic hospital discharges, Hospice, Home with Home Health, Infusion, and home DME. Initiated and provided guidance for patients, families, providers and payers for the best outcomes for patients.
School Nurse
Charleston County Public Schools
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Care for all students and staff. Assessments, care plans, medication administration, first aid, record keeping, immunization updates, and effective communication with parents, doctors, staff, and administration.
Health Center RN
Maryland School for the Blind
Baltimore, MD
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Clinical care for all residential students, assessment, g tube feeds, injections, first aid, and health record maintenance. Effective communication with parents, doctors, and health center staff.
- Operating Room RN/ Per diem
School Nurse/ Per diem, Pre and Post care in outpatient settings
Chesapeake Medical Staffing
Timonium, MD
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Operating Room Nurse (2/1/14-12/15/17) Chesapeake Surgery Center Elkton, MD Per-Diem employee. Care of patients during surgery: circulating nurse, pre op, and pacu.
RN Surgical Services
Union Hospital
Elkton, MD
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Effectively maintaining surgical cases, overseeing staff, and anesthesia to work as a team to give our patients the best possible outcome. Productive always in a positive manner. Provide skilled nursing care as circulating and scrub nurse.
Agency Staff Nurse
Interim Healthcare
Newark, DE
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Per-Diem employee. Work with the DAP for Christina School District, well baby visits, skilled visits for home and group home visits, long term care, also private duty for severe CP total care patients in group homes.
RN Surgical Services
Union Hospital
Elkton, MD
01.2010 - 10.2013
- Operating Room Nurse Charge Nurse Duties include Effectively maintaining surgical cases, prioritizing cases, overseeing staff and anesthesia to work as a team to give our patients the best possible outcome. Provide skilled nursing care to patients during stay in surgical services. PACU, PRE OP, and Operative Nurse.
Operating Room Nurse
Nemours Pediatric Hospital
Wilmington, DE
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Accountable for: Maintaining sterile procedures, assuring equipment functionality, troubleshooting as needed, documentation of procedures, obtaining and verifying informed consent, assisting surgeons with operative procedures, and Educating patients and family in a surgical setting.
Operating Room Nurse
Delaware Outpatient Center for Surgery
Newark, DE
06.2005 - 10.2008
- Operating Room Nurse/Admissions/Recovery (03/3/04 – 06/3/05) Newark, DE 19713
RN Hospital Liaison/Case Manager /Home Care
Heartland Hospice
Newark, DE
10.2007 - 08.2008
- Registered Nurse Developed Care Plans and attended to patients with terminal diagnosis to meet all patients’ needs.
Education
Associate degree - Nursing, Registered Nurse
Delaware Technical and Community College
Newark, DECertificate - Legal Nurse Consultant
Widener Law School
Wilmington, DECertificate - Nurse Injector: Neurotoxins and Fillers
National Laser Institute
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Licensed in the State of South Carolina (compact license)
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
Timeline
Per Diem Case Manager
Grand Strand Medical Center
08.2025 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse
Grand Dunes Surgery Center
03.2025 - Current
PRN Position
Charleston Surgery Center
12.2024 - 05.2025
Full time Case Manager Hospital Based
Trident Medical Center
01.2024 - 11.2024
School Nurse
Charleston County Public Schools
08.2020 - 01.2024
Health Center RN
Maryland School for the Blind
02.2019 - 08.2020
School Nurse/ Per diem, Pre and Post care in outpatient settings
Chesapeake Medical Staffing
08.2017 - 08.2020
RN Surgical Services
Union Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2019
Agency Staff Nurse
Interim Healthcare
07.2014 - 12.2017
RN Surgical Services
Union Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2013
Operating Room Nurse
Nemours Pediatric Hospital
08.2008 - 06.2010
RN Hospital Liaison/Case Manager /Home Care
Heartland Hospice
10.2007 - 08.2008
Operating Room Nurse
Delaware Outpatient Center for Surgery
06.2005 - 10.2008
Certificate - Legal Nurse Consultant
Widener Law School
Certificate - Nurse Injector: Neurotoxins and Fillers
National Laser Institute
Associate degree - Nursing, Registered Nurse
Delaware Technical and Community College