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Charmane Lorman

Mishawaka,IN

Summary

Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Licensed in Indiana.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Operating Room Manager/Clinical Nurse Educator

Lutheran Hospital
05.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient care by implementing efficient operating room processes and procedures in 19 operating rooms.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary communication between departments to improve overall patient care in the perioperative setting.
  • Developed strong relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff to foster a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced surgical team performance through regular training sessions and skill assessments.
  • Managed staffing levels effectively, balancing employee needs with budgetary constraints while ensuring adequate coverage during peak periods or emergencies.
  • Managed operating room budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined scheduling processes to minimize wait times for surgical patients and optimize operating room utilization.
  • Implemented safety protocols to reduce the risk of infections and complications during surgery.
  • . Actively participated in hospital-wide committees focused on issues related to surgery or patient safety, providing valuable insights gained from daily operations .
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on industry best practices and updating policies accordingly.
  • . Fostered an inclusive workplace culture that valued diversity among employees, promoting respect, open communication, and teamwork.
  • Assessed 94 staff members performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Kept practices, techniques, policies and procedures consistent with professional standards and regulatory agencies.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.

OR RN

Trustaff Travel Nurses
11.2020 - 05.2022
  • Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference
  • Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for the patient
  • Initiated corrective actions upon adverse information from monitoring equipment
  • Collaborated with physicians and other health care providers to develop a care plan for the patient during surgery
  • Adhered to AORN standards of perioperative practice
  • Stocked supplies, prepared operating rooms, and managed post-operative patient care.

OR RN

Unity Medical Surgical Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2022
  • Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
  • Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
  • Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.

RN, ED

Elkhart General
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • Streamlined communication among healthcare providers through accurate documentation and timely reporting of pertinent information.
  • Championed a positive work culture within the emergency department by recognizing colleagues'' achievements and encouraging professional growth opportunities.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, contributing to their growth in competence and confidence within the ED environment.
  • Promoted teamwork among colleagues by fostering an environment of open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision making.

RN-Rehab nurse/Evening supervisor

Sprenger Heathcare
08.2016 - 11.2019
  • Assessed patient and identified problems and emergency situations, initiated and implemented plan of action
  • Notified physician, when necessary, of changes in resident’s conditions, obtained new orders
  • Assessed patient for and gave appropriate medications including PRN medications and IV medications
  • Documented resident care in EMAR
  • Completed admissions of new residents which includes placing new orders, and completing all assessments (fall, Braden, skin, pain, and general)
  • Provided supervision to floor nurse and CNA staff.

RN-vent nurse

Trailpoint Village
10.2017 - 08.2019
  • Provided bedside care and clinical documentation on average for 10-15 patients on ventilators
  • Monitored patients on ventilators making sure vitals are stable and settings are set to physician’s order
  • Suctioned patients to remove secretions, provide oral care and trach care as ordered
  • Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records
  • Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care, alert physician to any complications.

LPN-CLINIC NURSE

Veteran’s Clinic
04.2013 - 01.2017
  • Collaborated with physician and RN to provide care to patient
  • Reinforced education for diagnoses and treatments to include diabetes, cardiovascular heath, quit smoking, and immunizations in person and on telephone
  • Provided immunizations as ordered by physicians
  • Gave patient results from lab and diagnostic test with provider recommendations for treatment
  • Prepared patient for appointment with provider by rooming and obtaining vitals and completing assessment
  • Ordered supplies for clinic.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN
05.2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College
South Bend, IN
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
12.2009

Skills

  • Performance Evaluation and Feedback
  • Infection control protocols
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Operating room scheduling
  • Professionalism and ethical conduct
  • Cultural competence and sensitivity
  • Sterile Technique Proficiency
  • Surgical expertise
  • Staff Supervision and Training
  • Team Leadership and Motivation

Timeline

Operating Room Manager/Clinical Nurse Educator

Lutheran Hospital
05.2022 - Current

OR RN

Trustaff Travel Nurses
11.2020 - 05.2022

OR RN

Unity Medical Surgical Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2022

RN, ED

Elkhart General
08.2018 - 11.2019

RN-vent nurse

Trailpoint Village
10.2017 - 08.2019

RN-Rehab nurse/Evening supervisor

Sprenger Heathcare
08.2016 - 11.2019

LPN-CLINIC NURSE

Veteran’s Clinic
04.2013 - 01.2017

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Indiana University South Bend

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Indiana University Bloomington

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