Adele Lehman
Minco,OK
Summary
Dedicated Perioperative Registered Nurse with expertise in patient safety, clinical judgment, and education. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and delivering high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and perioperative settings. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, administer direct patient care, and educate patients and families for improved health outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
OU Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Administered preoperative assessments to ensure patient safety and readiness for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient operating room workflows and patient care.
- Monitored patient vitals during surgeries, responding promptly to any changes in condition.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care and recovery processes to enhance understanding.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
03.2020 - 08.2025
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency room settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Educated patients and families on medical procedures and discharge instructions.
- Implemented triage protocols to prioritize patient needs efficiently.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and reporting.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avem Health - Physician Hospital of Anadarko
05.2016 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and efficiency.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and medication management.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Urgent Care of Green Country
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Educated patients on post-discharge care plans, enhancing understanding and compliance with treatment protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inverness Village
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians to ensure patient care standards.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted with patient assessments, maintaining accurate records of health status and progress.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
LPN Drug Room Supervisor
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated scheduling and inventory management to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation using electronic health record systems.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Monitored employee attendance and time records to ensure accuracy in payroll processing.
- Coordinated scheduling and shift assignments to optimize workforce efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Souther Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL08.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Community College
Oklahoma City, OK12.2019
Practical Nursing Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK09.2011
Skills
- Indirect patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient safety
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Relationship development
- Patient management
- Skills enhancement
- Blood transfusion
- Postoperative care
- Teaching
- Basic life support
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
OU Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
03.2020 - 08.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avem Health - Physician Hospital of Anadarko
05.2016 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Urgent Care of Green Country
08.2015 - 04.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inverness Village
04.2015 - 04.2016
LPN Drug Room Supervisor
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Souther Illinois University-Edwardsville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Community College
Practical Nursing Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Tulsa Technology Center