Lisa White

Utilizes clinical and communication skills to obtain a history of the exposure, including all aspects of patient condition, agent(s) involved, circumstances, etc., in a timely manner consistent with the severity of the exposure.

Provides poison information on patients of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly.

Utilizes information resources appropriately to accurately assess each exposure case. This includes use of computerized data bases, textbooks, primary medical literature, consultants, and previous knowledge and experience.

Formulates an appropriate plan of care (patient disposition) by interpreting and integrating available information.

Implements the plan of care based on established guidelines, case specifics, patient care priorities, health care facility resources, and professional judgment in a timely manner.

Communicates patient information and treatment recommendations as necessary to appropriate health care facilities/providers.

Evaluates the appropriateness of assessment & recommendations documented on the case record by adhering to established follow-up procedures.

Provides non-toxicological drug and medical information to callers within the scope of education and experience as time permits.

Provides initial crisis intervention to callers with other medical or drug problems, or suicidal intentions, with referral to appropriate community agencies.

Refers non-medical callers to appropriate agencies in a professional and friendly manner.

As team lead, oversees all poison information specialists throughout the shift to ensure optimal workflow and acts as a resource for other teammates

• Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
• Frequently served as charge RN managing patients and other staff members throughout the shift
• Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
• Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
• Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
• Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
• Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

• Worked in a busy Emergency department caring for both pediatric and adult patients
• Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
• Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.

• Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
• Frequently served as charge RN managing patients and other staff members throughout the shift
• Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
• Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
• Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
• Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
• Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.

• worked on a busy intermediate care unit caring for patient's on ventilators, multiple cardiac drips and complex health conditions
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Frequently worked in the charge nurse role overseeing other staff members and patient care