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Dioceline Lorenzo

Lake Elsinore,CA

Summary

Compassionate Hospice Nurse with extensive experience in end-of-life care and symptom management. Proven success in improving patient comfort through advanced care planning, clinical assessment, and effective pain management. Strong advocate for patients' wishes, providing emotional support and fostering a peaceful environment for patients and families. Experienced Hospice Nurse with background in home and institutional care. Works gently with patients and family to provide comfort and palliative care. Supports family with extensive resources and information concerning end-of-life events and expectations. Maintains round-the-clock availability to patients and families. Smart and attentive Hospice Nurse gifted in calming both patients and caregivers through dynamic listening and interpersonal skills. Considered valuable asset in helping to manage pain and patients' needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Nurse

Unity Hospice Care
03.2017 - 07.2024
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
  • Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
  • Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
  • Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding medical treatment options, respecting cultural beliefs and values throughout the decision-making process.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
  • Enhanced family understanding of the hospice process through clear communication and education.
  • Assisted in training new hospice nurses, sharing expertise in end-of-life care best practices.
  • Implemented creative non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management, enhancing patient comfort and overall quality of life.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute hospital settings to home-based hospice care environments, promoting continuity of care.

Hospice Nurse

Vista Hospice
12.2016 - 07.2024
  • Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
  • Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
  • Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding medical treatment options, respecting cultural beliefs and values throughout the decision-making process.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

SSKI
Orange, CA
06.2024

GED -

Valley High School
Santa Ana, CA
07.2007

Skills

  • Advanced care planning
  • Compassionate Care
  • Symptom control
  • Clinical assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Care Planning
  • End of life care
  • Emotional Support

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Hospice Nurse

Unity Hospice Care
03.2017 - 07.2024

Hospice Nurse

Vista Hospice
12.2016 - 07.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

SSKI

GED -

Valley High School
Dioceline Lorenzo