Denise Lomas
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Registered nurse with over 28 yrs experience in various aspects of nursing.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Visiting Angels Senior Care
19901 W. Catawba Ave. STE 207 Cornelius, NC
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Documented patient care information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care strategies.
- Supervised Caregivers to ensure the safety and well being of the clients.
- Educated clients and families on health management and wellness practices.
RN Staff Nurse
Atrium Health Digestive Health Gastroenterology & Hepatology
16455 Statesville Rd
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Triaged Calls for large practice. To include: Medical Phone advice for with regards to severity of call. Refill Rx's, scheduled appointments, educate patients on diets that help with their individual disease process.
- Assist with med assistance programs for expensive treatment meds.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patients undergoing gastroenterological procedures. Instructions given and mailed prior to procedures.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care and lifestyle modifications to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Assist with clinical trial medications and calling and each patient regularly to document and discuss any problems with the meds with their physician.
RN Triage Nurse
Atrium Healthcare
11304 Hawthorne Dr. Mint Hill, NC
06.2013 - 06.2023
- Triaged Calls in Call Center and from home for 5 states in every facet of nursing to include adults and children.
- Advice given for home care or patient advised to urgent care, hospital or nurse to contact their provider for advice.
- Tasks included: Education, scheduling appointments, refilling prescriptions and following up with the provider on call for their individualized plan of care.
- Administered patient care, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and healthcare standards.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and preventive health measures.
RN
Atrium Healthcare Urgent Care
Huntersville, NC
03.2008 - 06.2013
- Conducted triage assessments tp prioritize patients needs in timely manner to determine appropriate care and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for effectiveness and safety.
- Drug screens, hearing tests and other duties for workers compensation due to injured patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Duties included: Vital signs, blood draws, lab tests, first aid, assisting providers with procedures, physicals for employers and children. Hearing and vision screenings.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care standards within the facility.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
Winston-Salem State Univ.
Winston-Salem, NC06-2002
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing
Vail Ave, Charlotte,NC05-1996
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Visiting Angels Senior Care
10.2023 - 11.2024
RN Staff Nurse
Atrium Health Digestive Health Gastroenterology & Hepatology
06.2022 - 08.2024
RN Triage Nurse
Atrium Healthcare
06.2013 - 06.2023
RN
Atrium Healthcare Urgent Care
03.2008 - 06.2013
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
Winston-Salem State Univ.
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing