LISA CARROLL BSN, RNFA, CNOR
Torrance
Summary
Experienced Travel OR RN and now recent RNFA graduate looking to settle down from traveling, and a place to call home as a permanent RNFA staff. I have experience in being a team player as well as the team leader; Confident in teaching but always looking to learn.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Traveler)
Community Hospital of Huntington Park
01.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed time-sensitive tasks like charting vital signs fluctuations during surgery while also attending to the needs of the surgical team.
- Promoted positive teamwork dynamics within the operating room by collaborating closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality perioperative care in a fast-paced operating room environment.
- Provided critical support during anesthesia administration and monitoring by collaborating with anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care, resulting in successful surgeries and expedited recoveries.
- Due to small nature of facility, gained GI RN experience with ERCPs, EGDs with banding and biopsy, and Colonoscopies.
Registered Nurse (Traveler)
AMN Healthcare at (UCI Fountain Valley)
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted comprehensive nursing physical assessments in operating room.
- Developed and implemented care plans, monitoring progress and setting measurable goals.
- Executed interventions aligned with established care plan objectives.
- Delegated tasks effectively while fostering leadership and teamwork among staff.
- Educated patients, families, and staff on clinical practices and patient care issues.
- Delivered patient care across multiple specialties, including General Surgery, Neuro, Ortho, Urology, GYN, Pediatrics, and Robotics.
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse (Traveler)
AMN Healthcare at (Lakewood Regional MC)
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Evaluated performance of individual nursing staff to enhance overall effectiveness.
- Assigned daily work tasks to nursing staff based on skills and duties required.
- Audited nursing practices and chart documentation for compliance and accuracy.
- Trained new staff on necessary technical skills and departmental protocols.
- Interpreted goals, policies, and procedures related to patient care for all stakeholders.
- Established patient care priorities and revised Operating Room schedules accordingly.
- Coordinated with anesthesia department to ensure appropriate surgical assignments for unit staff.
- Directed nursing activities in collaboration with other departments to ensure safe patient care.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Circulate and scrub out nurses and scrub techs in the beginning, middle or end of surgery
- Kaiser Permanente's Unit Council for Professional Development on 4/2021 elected as co-chair of council.
- Float to Labor and Delivery to Scrub C-Sections
Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
02.2016 - 08.2021
- Circulated and scrubbed surgeries in Operating Room, specializing in Trauma and Neurosurgery.
- Assigned daily work tasks to nursing staff based on skill sets and operational needs.
- Trained new staff members on essential technical skills for effective patient care.
- Interpreted unit policies and procedures, communicating objectives to staff and patients.
- Established priorities for patient care, revising Operating Room schedules accordingly.
- Coordinated with anesthesia, surgeons, and nursing personnel to optimize surgical outcomes.
- Directed nursing activities within unit, collaborating with departments to enhance patient safety.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Registered Nurse in the Operating Room, primary position as breaker
- Circulate and scrub out nurses and scrub techs in the beginning, middle or end of surgery
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by accurately interpreting diagnostic data prior to surgery, ensuring optimal decision-making during procedures.
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse/ Risk Manager
Long Beach Comprehensive Health Center
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Risk Manager and Charge nurse over Urgent care at Long Beach Comprehensive Health Center
- Provide patient care, assigning coordinating and reviewing the work of the nurses in Urgent Care and Family Medicine department
- Ensure that proper work methods, policies and procedures are followed
- Provide technical assistance to employees with an emphasis in nursing care
- Staff coverage for each doctor (nurse to MD ratio), provide patient care
- Risk Manager and QI liaison for the comprehensive health center
- Review the SI reports and provide training to employees on proper nursing protocols as needed
Patient Resource Worker
Long Beach Comprehensive Health Center
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Department Of Health Services experience which involve public contact in connection with the financial screening and registration of patients
- Interviews patients to obtain financial and other eligibility data for healthcare programs and applications (Family planning/ CHDP program/ CDP program) and assists patients in preparing, completing, and processing such application
Education
RNFA -
National Institute of First Assisting (NIFA)
02-2025
B.S.N degree -
National University
01.2019
A.D.N - undefined
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
01.2014
A.A degree - undefined
Los Angeles Harbor College
01.2009
Skills
- RNFA certified
- Charge Nurse experience
- Ability to Scrub and Circulate (Trauma, Neuro, General, Pediatrics, GYN, Robotics, light Ortho)
- Scrub L/D C sections
- Risk Management
- Unit council co-chair
- CNOR certified
Certification
- RN License (California)
- BLS (exp. 5/2025)
- ACLS (exp. 6/2026)
- PALS (exp. 6/2026)
- CNOR (1/2021-12/2026)
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Traveler)
Community Hospital of Huntington Park
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (Traveler)
AMN Healthcare at (UCI Fountain Valley)
06.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse (Traveler)
AMN Healthcare at (Lakewood Regional MC)
08.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse/ Risk Manager
Long Beach Comprehensive Health Center
07.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
02.2016 - 08.2021
Patient Resource Worker
Long Beach Comprehensive Health Center
01.2010 - 01.2016
A.D.N - undefined
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
A.A degree - undefined
Los Angeles Harbor College
RNFA -
National Institute of First Assisting (NIFA)
B.S.N degree -
National University
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