Lisa Rusinoski, RN, BSN
West Wareham
Summary
Experienced ICU RN bringing 25 years of demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in computerized charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities and communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN, ICU
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
06.2015 - 02.2025
- Provided direct nursing care to patients age 14 and up in a variety of settings including medical and surgical units, critical care. Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-hospitalization.
- Served as preceptor for new nurses orienting them on proper procedures related to assessment techniques and documentation practices.
- Relief charge nurse as needed.
- Provided guidance and support to less experienced staff members when needed and assisted them with difficult tasks if necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans for each patient's care.
- Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- Monitored changes in patient condition and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals immediately.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions while ensuring accuracy in medication dosages administered.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning activities by collaborating with social workers and case managers for appropriate placement and follow up instructions.
- Acted as a resource person for colleagues seeking clarification and assistance when dealing with complex cases or unfamiliar procedures.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Staff RN, Thoracic SICU
Brigham and Women Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2014
- Caring for post op lung transplant, chest and gastric cancer patients.
- Extensive knowledge of vents, vasopressors, iv drips, complex wounds, end of life care, codes, CVVH, novice ECMO, procedural sedation.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Floated to MICU, SICU, Burn ICU, CCU, CVICU.
ICU Travel RN
Medstaff, RN Network, First Assist
06.2003 - 08.2005
- I worked in San Francisco and Thousand Oaks, CA. Phoenix, AZ. Boston, MA.
- Travel RN opportunities across the country. Provided bedside care to mixed populations of ICU patients in both community and academic settings.
- I was a travel RN to BWH in 2005 and also to NWH in fall 2014 prior to accepting staff RN positions at both BWH and NWH.
Staff RN, ICU
Emory Crawford Long Hospital
09.2001 - 06.2003
- New graduate to ICU program in a mixed med/surg icu of 12 beds. Busy 2-3 patient assignments. Sharpening of critical thinking skills and time management 40 hours per week.
- Bedside neurosurgery and interventional procedures including halo traction, trach/peg, fiberoptic intubation, chest tube insertion. CVVH.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN Nursing
UMASS Dartmouth
06-2001
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Advocacy
- IV setup
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Ventilator management
- Compassionate Care
- Health Promotion
Certification
- ACLS
- CCRN
- TNCC
- Mass RN License RN 251319 exp Jan 2026
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Staff RN, ICU
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
06.2015 - 02.2025
Staff RN, Thoracic SICU
Brigham and Women Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2014
ICU Travel RN
Medstaff, RN Network, First Assist
06.2003 - 08.2005
Staff RN, ICU
Emory Crawford Long Hospital
09.2001 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - BSN Nursing
UMASS Dartmouth
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