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My name is Lisa Nordella and I am working towards my bachelor's degree in nursing at California State University, Channel Islands. Currently I live with my husband in Ventura, California.
I was born and raised in sunny Santa Barbara, where I lived with my two siblings and parents until I left to pursue my undergraduate degree. I graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in Art History in May of 2013 and decided to switch career paths and enter the medical world. I have since immersed myself into this field.
I take great pride in my passion for learning. I know that this field requires a vast amount of knowledge and I am always willing to learn more about it. I plan to continue my education for as long as I am in the healthcare career.
EXPERIENCE
2016 - PRESENT
Volunteer Beach Buddy
BEST DAY FOUNDATION
As a volunteer, I was a beach buddy (adult helper) during Family Beach Days. I accompanied a different child with special needs each day and helped them engage in activities throughout sand and water.
2017 - PRESENT
Tutor
CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS
As a tutor, I helped lower level students in all subjects related to nursing. This included pathophysiology, psychology, pharmacology, lab skills, and more.
DOCTORS WITHOUT WALLS
As a volunteer scribe I was able to shadow and document physician’s actions and treatments of patients in a street setting. I was also in charge of set-up and breakdown of pop-up clinics throughout the city of Santa Barbara.
2015 - 2017
Volunteer Scribe
2014 - 2016
Medical Assistant
ENT ASSOCIATES OF SANTA BARBARA
As a medical assistant, I was responsible for obtaining patient history, vital signs, and scribing during doctor visit. I also assisted during in-office procedures and prepared samples for transport to laboratories.
2014 - 2015
Medical Assistant
DR. JOEL BRANDT, M.D.
As a medical assistant, I was responsible for patient vital signs, blood glucose testing, EKGs, and lab specimens. I also assisted during office procedures and filed medical records.
EDUCATION
2016 - 2018
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS
This accelerated program was located in Santa Barbara, California with all clinical settings in the surrounding areas.
Transitions (Preceptorship): Telemetry Step-Down Unit (3WC) at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Senior Leadership Project: Emergency Department 72 Hour Returns at Ventura County Medical Center
CLINICAL SETTINGS
Medical Surgical - Pulmonary, Renal, Infectious Disease
Medical Surgical - Telemetry
Medical Surgical - Trauma
Emergency Department
Labor & Delivery & Postpartum
Pediatrics - PICU, NICU
Intensive Care Unit - SICU, MICU
General Surgery
2008 - 2013
Bachelor's of Arts in Art History
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
Receiving my bachelor's degree in art history led me to learn the creativity that I now use to relate to and teach my patients in the hospital setting.
INVOLVEMENT
Professional Organizations
EMERGENCY NURSE'S ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL CARE NURSES
RED CROSS CLUB
STUDENT NURSE"S ASSOCIATION
SNA GLOBAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM PLANNING COMMITTEE
BE THE MATCH CLUB
CSUCI ACADEMIC APPEALS COMMITTEE
CSUCI STUDENT HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CSUCI STUDENT LED JOURNAL CLUB
Conferences & Activities
2016
2016
2017
2017
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
SB COTTAGE HEALTH
NEUROSCIENCE CONFERENCE
MATERNAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
NSNA MIDYEAR CONFERENCE
16TH ANNUAL TRAUMA CRITICAL CARE SYMPOSIUM
1ST ANNUAL SNA GLOBAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM (Board Member)
AACN BEST PRACTICE - ENHANCE YOUR CRITICAL CARE SKILLS
MASTER THE DISASTER TRAINING SYMPOSIUM
SBCH DISASTER AWARENESS & PREPAREDNESS SYMPOSIUM
STOP THE BLEED, SBCH
PROJECT SHOWCASE & CERTIFICATIONS
PROJECT SHOWCASE
2016
A retrospective study of high utilizers ("frequent flyers") of the Emergency Department at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital during a 4 year period.
2017
DO BIRTH PLANS PROMOTE A POSITIVE BIRTH EXPERIENCE? (SAGE Entry)
A review of the existing literature surrounding birth plans and how their use affects maternal childbirth satisfaction in order to determine appropriate recommendations for evidence-based best nursing practice.
2018
PATIENT RETURN TO ED WITHIN 72 HOURS
A retrospective study on patient returns to the Emergency Department within 72 hours of an initial visit and subsequent admission to the hospital.
LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS
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RN, BSN - anticipated July 2018
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ACLS - renewal due in 2020
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PALS - anticipated April 2018
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NIH STROKE SCALE- renewal due in 2020
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BLS- renewal due in 2018
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VENTILATOR & TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
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MANDATED REPORTER ( General & Medical)
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PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID TRAINING
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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN EMERGENCIES
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRAINING IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE