Dorene Lance
Macon,GA
Summary
Dedicated Geriatric Nurse with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management. Driven nursing professional with 5 years of experience in Geriatric care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. Passionate Nurse with 21 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings and ENT and Geriatric care units. Competent in care plan development and implementation, patient care coordination and interdisciplinary teams collaboration. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented LPN Nurse with more than 21 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Dedicated and well-qualified ENT and Geriatric nurse offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 21+ year record in field.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse
Pruitt Health PEAKE
06.2019 - 04.2024
- Collaborate with Physician
- Collect samples for lab testing
- Observe residents under treatment to identify progress, side effects of medications
- Monitor residents condition including fluid intake, output AND COMPOSE CHARTS
- Admitting and discharging patients
- Record residents’ Medical history accurately
- Body and Skin Assessments on residents
- Order, Calculate and send medications to Pharmacy through Matrix CARE as directed by Physician
- Work with Hospice patients
- Assist in bathing/showering of residents when needed.
- Assist with meals.
- Assist Physical Therapy when needed
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Minor wound care.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Nurse
ENT Center Of Central Georgia
Macon, GA
06.2003 - 01.2019
- Responsible for the calculations and administering of IM medication and SC injections including Allergy immunotherapy as ordered by Physician
- Pre-op patients prior to surgery
- Responsible for charting in electronic medical records including exam, subjective, objective, EMR system, and essentially anything else that may be needed in a clinical setting
- Triage patients to assess need and urgency for appointments
- Coordinate all diagnostic testing, referrals, and long- term care for our ENT cancer patients including H & N Tumor Board coordination
- Travel to all satellite offices with physician to provide continuity of care
- Assist Dr
- Jerles in seeing each patient while in our office for the past 15 1/2 years.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
Daycare Teacher
Walden Road daycare
Macon, GA
06.1997 - 06.2000
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and progress.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Planned field trips to local parks and museums to enhance classroom curriculum.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA 01.2000 - 03.2003
Skills
- Organization and planning
- Patient confidentiality
- Electronic charting
- Patient education
- LPN
- Tracheostomy care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Care plan implementation
- Wound Management
- Charting Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Seizure Management
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Patient rights advocacy
- Family Education
- Patient Assessment
- Medical chart management
- Diabetes management
- Palliative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Geriatric Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient Care and Education
- Referral Generation
Additional Information
- Responsible for coding and billing each office visit with accurate ICD-10 codes which allows myself to be very knowledgeable with ICD-10 and CPT codes
- Obtain all required vital signs as directed by meaningful use
- Order, calculate and send medications through EMR as directed by Physician
- Check Physicians calls throughout the day and handle all calls as needed
- Assist Physician in each patient room including in office procedures utilizing sterile technique, culture, labs, biopsies, etc
- Order all diagnostic testing, labs, cultures, and future surgeries as necessary
- On days the Physician is out of office or in surgery, handle all referrals, prior authorizations, notifying patients of results of testing, labs, cultures, pathology, etc., write up all paperwork/consents for surgery (preoperative paperwork) for upcoming surgical patients, performing the preoperative visit with patients including full discussion of surgical procedure as well as informed consent and answering all surgical related questions, scan all paperwork into chart
Accomplishments
- Most Dependable Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse
Pruitt Health PEAKE
06.2019 - 04.2024
Nurse
ENT Center Of Central Georgia
06.2003 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
01.2000 - 03.2003
Daycare Teacher
Walden Road daycare
06.1997 - 06.2000