Coree Lord
Tipton,IN
Summary
Adept at delivering comprehensive patient care, my tenure at Ascension highlighted my proficiency in medication administration and emotional support. Skilled in both technical tasks like IV placements and fostering patient trust, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring high standards of care and compliance. My background encompasses significant achievements in improving patient outcomes and documentation accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hamilton Height School
Cicero, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Ortho Trauma
Ascension
Indianapolis, IN
03.2024 - Current
- Managed trauma patient care, assisting them with navigating traumatic experiences.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families after a traumatic event.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Completed an extensive period of paper charting and charting through the Sunrise charting application.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Registered Nurse
IU Health North Hospital
Carmel, USA
01.2018 - 03.2024
- Administered medications through oral, intravenous, and intramuscular injections.
- Coordinated efforts with multidisciplinary teams to create and adjust personalized care strategies.
- Cared for post-surgical patient.
- Maintained up-to-date patient charts using Cerner.
- Evaluated potential complications in patients after surgery.
- Educated patients on post-surgery care of drains, monitoring the surgery site for infection, Foley catheter care, and dressing changes.
Emergency Room Technician
Community Howard Regional Health
Kokomo, USA
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and pursue optimal care
- Cared for a diverse population
- Performed vital signs and communicated findings to health care team
- Performed other tasks including EKG testing, splinting patient's fractures or sprains, blood glucose test, pregnancy test, and transporting patient's
Emergency Department Scribe
Community Howard Regional Health
Kokomo, USA
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Entered data into charts for physicians in the emergency department
- Transcribed the patient history, physical exam, review of systems, medical decision making, and diagnosis
- Transcribed information during codes and procedures
Resident Assistant
Wellington
Kokomo, USA
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Changed bed linens and ensured resident comfort
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN01.2017
Skills
- Direct care of patients
- Medication administration
- Monitoring Patient Vitals
- Evaluating Vital Sign Variations
- Care of patients with acute and chronic diagnoses
- Medical terminology
- Charting and documentation of patient care
- Skilled in Safe Medication Practices
- Literate in Windows and Microsoft
- Experienced in placing foley catheters, IV placement, Venipunctures, using a Glucometer
- EKG's
- Suctioning
- Drains
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Indiana, Indiana State Board of Nursing, 01/18
- Cosmetologist, Indiana State Board, 06/13
- BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hamilton Height School
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Ortho Trauma
Ascension
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
IU Health North Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2024
Emergency Room Technician
Community Howard Regional Health
06.2016 - 12.2017
Emergency Department Scribe
Community Howard Regional Health
06.2015 - 08.2016
Resident Assistant
Wellington
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Registered Nurse in Indiana, Indiana State Board of Nursing, 01/18
- Cosmetologist, Indiana State Board, 06/13
- BLS certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
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