Lisa DiPillo
PHILADELPHIA
Summary
Accomplished RN with extensive experience in emergency and post-operative care, notably at Roxborough Memorial Hospital. Excelled in triage assessment and advanced life support, enhancing patient outcomes and safety. Demonstrated leadership as RN Supervisor, fostering collaborative environments and advocating for patient needs. Proven ability in both hard skills like IV insertion and soft skills including effective communication and emotional support.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
RN Supervisor
Dresher Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
RN, Emergency Department
St. Mary”s Medical Center
03.2000 - 06.2013
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
RN-PACU
Nazareth Hospital
05.1998 - 03.2000
- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing supplies and equipment necessary for patient care delivery within the PACU setting.
- Provided comprehensive pre-discharge assessments, verifying that patients met criteria for discharge while addressing any remaining concerns or needs prior to leaving the facility.
RN, Emergency Department
Delaware Valley Medical Center
06.1993 - 10.1999
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
GN/RN Floor Nurse
Graduate Hospital
06.1991 - 06.1993
- Utilized to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Frankford Hospital School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Triage assessment
- IV insertion
- Advanced life support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Basic life support
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - 01.2025
RN Supervisor
Dresher Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center
03.2015 - 03.2017
RN, Emergency Department
St. Mary”s Medical Center
03.2000 - 06.2013
RN-PACU
Nazareth Hospital
05.1998 - 03.2000
RN, Emergency Department
Delaware Valley Medical Center
06.1993 - 10.1999
GN/RN Floor Nurse
Graduate Hospital
06.1991 - 06.1993
Associate of Science - Nursing
Frankford Hospital School of Nursing
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