Lisa McCrary
Private Duty Caregiver
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About
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience providing patient-centered care in hospital, home health, private duty, and long-term care settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, post-procedure recovery, and activities of daily living assistance. Recognized for maintaining strong relationships with patients and families while delivering safe, high-quality care.
Experience
Private Duty Caregiver - Private In-Home Care
(2022-06)
- Provide one-on-one care for patients in their homes.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
- Provide medication reminders and monitor patient wellbeing.
- Schedule and coordinate physician appointments.
- Prepare meals according to patient needs and preferences.
- Assess patients for changes in condition and promptly report concerns.
- Maintain trusted relationships with patients and family members.
- Communicate patient status updates to family and healthcare providers.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Caregiver - Visiting Angels - Mandeville, LA
(2019-11 - 2025-12)
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Ensured adherence to standard infection control precautions.
- Provided medication reminders and monitored patient safety.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and mobility.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Identified changes in patient condition and facilitated timely intervention.
- Maintained accurate communication with family members and agency staff.
- Developed strong, supportive relationships with clients and their families.
- Attended continuing education and training programs.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - St. Joseph Healthcare - Harahan, LA
(2018-02 - 2019-11)
- Administered prescribed medications and IV therapies.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs.
- Maintained electronic health records and patient documentation.
- Performed wound care and monitored healing progress.
- Conducted blood glucose monitoring and diabetic care.
- Managed colostomy care and maintenance.
- Administered enteral feedings and verified tube placement.
- Ensured patient safety, hygiene, and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient care plans.
Home Health Nurse - Concerned Care Home Health
(2016-06 - 2018-02)
- Provided nursing care in patients' homes.
- Communicated patient status and treatment updates to physicians.
- Performed wound assessments and dressing changes.
- Conducted point-of-care testing.
- Organized and prepared weekly medication regimens.
- Received and implemented verbal physician orders.
- Maintained compliance with infection control standards.
- Demonstrated effective time management while managing multiple patient visits.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ochsner Medical Center - Jefferson, LA
(2004-06 - 2016-05)
- Prepared and admitted patients prior to medical procedures.
- Initiated IV access for conscious sedation procedures.
- Monitored and recovered patients following conscious sedation.
- Assisted with liver biopsies, including pre-procedure preparation and post-procedure recovery.
- Assisted with paracentesis procedures and specimen collection.
- Monitored patient vital signs and clinical status.
- Performed blood specimen collection as ordered by physicians.
- Ensured compliance with patient safety and quality care standards.
