Lisa Erlinger
Stroke Coordinator at Saint Louis University- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
-Jan, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Basic Life Support Certification and Instructor
-Jan, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
CPI Instructor
-Jan, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
PALS Instructor / Course Director
-Jan, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Nurse
State of MissouriJan, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Pediatric Life Support Certification
-Jan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Trauma Nurse Core Course - Instructor
-Jan, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
CPI Certification
-Jan, 2001- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
-Jan, 1994- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Saint Louis University
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Greater St. Louis Area
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Stroke Coordinator
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Jun 2014 - Present
Recruited to work in collaboration with attending physicians in the assessment, care, and management of stroke patient population at a 356-bed academic teaching hospital serving the medical and health care needs of the St. Louis community. • Coordinate stroke program components to include staff and community education, patient education, quality metric compliance monitoring, and program needs assessment evaluation for a Stroke Center handling 700 patients per year. • Plan, implement, and coordinate a standardized method of delivering clinical care for stroke management. • Provide leadership and facilitation of clinical improvement efforts using the scientific process, current benchmark data and clinical research information, working in conjunction with the physician-led interdisciplinary care team. • As Educator and Patient Advocate, develop, evaluate, revise, and use appropriate policies & procedures, and standards of care along with clinical and community resources to promote optimal patient outcomes. • Served a critical role in achieving Level I Stroke Center certification by the state of Missouri after only 3½ weeks in position. • Featured as a Speaker on Stroke Regulations at the 7th Annual SLU Stroke Conference in 2014 and 8th Annual in 2015. Show less
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BJC HealthCare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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STEMI / Stroke Coordinator
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2014
Promoted to manage the standard of care for patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarctions (STEMI) for a 485-bed acute care facility affiliated with one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health care organizations.• Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines at a Level II Stroke Center which handled 400 patients per year.• Actively participated in, and provided necessary education training for staff and patients.• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.• Demonstrated clinical expertise and coordinated with Physicians and RNs to develop care plans, and optimize patient outcomes.• Actively participated in hospital-based Quality Assurance Program; coordinated compliance with State of Missouri regulations. Show less
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Relief Charge Nurse / Educator in ED / Staff Nurse
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Dec 2011 - Apr 2013
Recruited and promoted to supervise staff and promote cooperative working relationships with physicians.• Led and directed at team of 11 RNs, 4 Techs, and 1 Admin. Assistant on each shift to ensure that all tasks were performed with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments to handle 190+ patients daily.• As educator, developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines; created a new graduate orientation program in the emergency department. • As Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department, performed general nursing duties, including assessments, medication administration, admissions and discharges, plan of care development, communication, and patient/family education. Show less
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Advantis Healthcare Solutions
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Greater St. Louis Area
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Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
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2008 - 2009
Floated throughout the SSM system at St. Mary’s, DePaul, and St. Joseph St. Charles, West, and Wentzville medical centers for a full-service healthcare staffing agency, providing superior customer service and flow thru for SSM Health Care facilities. • Prescribed, delegated, coordinated, and evaluated the nursing care for adult patients in the emergency room setting, and provided a high standard of patient care within the medical/surgical unit. • Handled various nursing responsibilities, including patient treatment, monitoring, and documentation; ensured that all patients received appropriate treatment and were informed of their condition and/or changes as required. Show less
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St. Anthony's Medical Center
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Greater St. Louis Area
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Emergency Department Manager, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse
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2002 - 2008
Recruited and promoted twice to manage all aspects of the department in alignment with hospital goals for a well-respected medical center with a Level II Trauma Center serving the population of South St. Louis County. • Managed day-to-day operational and clinical activities of the department which handled 175+ patients daily; coordinated and supervised care delivery to ensure each patient received high quality, individualized care in a safe environment. Recruited and promoted twice to manage all aspects of the department in alignment with hospital goals for a well-respected medical center with a Level II Trauma Center serving the population of South St. Louis County. • Managed day-to-day operational and clinical activities of the department which handled 175+ patients daily; coordinated and supervised care delivery to ensure each patient received high quality, individualized care in a safe environment.
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Charge Nurse, Urology
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2001 - 2003
Promoted to supervise personnel on assigned shifts, and coordinate the delivery of nursing services on the Urology floor for the largest hospital in Missouri with a reputation for excellence in health care, and a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center.• Utilized sound managerial skills and a high degree of independent judgment and critical thinking skills to ensure that the department ran efficiently and safely, while providing a high quality of direct patient care.
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Emergency Department Charge Nurse / Staff RN
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1985 - 2001
Recruited and promoted to provide a high standard of patient care within the Emergency Department.• Supervised operations and overall throughput of the emergency room during assigned shifts with a staff of 12 RNs, 4 Patient Care Techs., and 4 Transporters; ensured delivery of compassionate care with a focus on patient safety and customer service.• Successfully provided quality care to 200+ patients daily, in compliance with regulatory standards.
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Education
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2013 - 2015
Webster University
Master of Science (M.S.), Nursing -
2011 - 2012
Webster University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Nursing
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