Lisa Ordway, BSN, RN

Nursing Assistant Program Director · Nurse Educator · ICU/ER Nurse · Marina Owner-Operator

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Professional Summary

17 years in ICU and ER bedside nursing and complex care coordination, and 16 years in nursing education. Moved into the role of Nursing Assistant (NA-C) Program Director at Example College Name in 2021. I have a passion for excellent patient care, advocacy, and fostering nurse empowerment and skill development. I work as an interdisciplinary team member with strong communication skills and excellent customer service, and I enjoy collaborating with care team members to give the best possible patient care.

Experience

2021 – Present

Program Director, CNA Program

Example College Name

Responsible for curriculum management and implementation.
Lead lab, theory, and clinical instruction for CNA students.
Submit and gain approval for curriculum updates and changes with the State of Washington.
Created and updated the college's 2024 MCO curriculum for Example College Name.

2012 – Present

Owner-Operator

Example Marina Name

Owner-operator; day-to-day management of a 42-slip working marina.
Oversee bookkeeping, payment tracking, electrical metering, and rental operations, including multiple office spaces and an attached home rental.

2011 – Present

Lab Instructor & Clinical Nurse Instructor

Example College Name

Lead lab instructor for beginning nursing students at Example College Name: lecture, skills instruction, and planning lab and simulation days that provide a safe learning environment for skill development.
Clinical instructor in the hospital setting: coordinated patient-student plans, supported skill development and understanding, and oversaw student clinical performance and assessment.

2020 – 2024

Emergency Department RN

Example Hospital Name

Bedside and charge nurse for a midsize ER.
Triage, preceptor, and care coordination for Veterans with complex medical and psychological care needs.

2016 – 2019

Rural Transition Nurse

Example Hospital Name

Grant-funded program through the Office of Rural Health to improve Veteran care coordination in rural areas.
Initiated the program at Example Hospital and completed case management for over 500 Veterans.
Collaborated with providers, patients, and other case managers on follow-up after hospital discharge.

2007 – 2016, 2019 – 2020

Charge and Staff Nurse, MICU/CCU

Example Hospital Name

Charge nurse and ICU RN; preceptor for new employees and students; Code Team response.
Unit leader, facilitating change and nurse ownership in unit activities.

Additional Experience

CURRENT

AI Educator

Midlife AI · midlifeai.co

Small in-person workshops teaching new technology skills to midlife and adult learners.
Designed educational curriculum and apps that people can customize by talking to AI.
Developing curriculum for AI professional development.

“Wow! I was overly impressed with the material Lisa covered. She is a top-tier instructor, and above all, she made learning AI fun. If you feel intimidated by tech, Lisa will make your experience enjoyable.”AI workshop participant

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Seattle University · December 2006

3.7 GPA · President's List, Dean's List, Magna Cum Laude, Sigma Theta Tau

Associate of Arts Degree

South Seattle Community College · April 2004

3.93 GPA · Honor Roll, President's List

Licensure & Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN), Washington State

#RN 000000 · Expires 06/26/2027

Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor

CPR Seattle affiliation · Expires 07/2028

What Learners Say

“Lisa was very supportive and always present. She was ready to advocate for us and address any issues that came up. She encouraged us to share our experiences and engage with our peers.”CNA program student

“The instructor made the course material applicable to real life with anecdotes and stories, which helped my motivation and my ability to truly understand the material rather than just memorize it.”CNA program student

“This class was very intellectually stimulating and included situations I have never been in. The theory portion made me think in a different way than other classes.”CNA program student