Jeffrey Lorenzen BSN, RN, CRNI
Salem,OR
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Infusion Nurse
GraceH Infusion Nursing
Salem, OR
06.2025 - Current
- Administered home infusion treatments for GraceH Infusion Nursing patients in private residences.
- Assessed patient conditions before, during, and after infusion therapy visits.
- Monitored IV sites, vital signs, and treatment tolerance throughout care sessions.
- Educated patients and families on infusion schedules, catheter care, and safety steps.
- Documented assessments, medication administration, and patient responses in care records.
- Coordinated care plans with GraceH clinicians, physicians, and pharmacy staff.
- Maintained sterile technique during line access, dressing changes, and medication preparation.
- Identified potential safety issues in the home environment and made recommendations for corrective action to prevent future occurrences.
- Attended continuing education classes and workshops relevant to specialty area; kept up-to-date with advances in technology and new developments in home infusion therapies.
- Established IV access using aseptic technique to ensure patient safety during treatment., PICC lines, and implanted ports using aseptic technique.
Home Infusion Nurse
Medlife Infusion Nursing
Salem, OR
06.2025 - Current
- Administered prescribed infusions while monitoring for adverse reactions and tolerance.
- Initiated IV access, PICC lines, and implanted ports using aseptic technique.
- Educated patients on infusion procedures, medication use, and home care.
- Coordinated care with physicians, pharmacists, and Medlife Infusion Nursing team members.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and responses in patient records.
- Prepared infusion medications and supplies according to treatment orders.
- Maintained infection control standards throughout infusion visits and clinical workflows.
Infusion Nurse Manager
Oregon Specialty Group
Salem, OR
04.2015 - Current
- Supported infusion nursing staff at Oregon Specialty Group specialty clinic.
- Assisted with patient assessments, infusion scheduling, and treatment plan coordination.
- Reviewed medication orders and safety checks to uphold infusion protocol standards and safeguard patient safety.
- Trained nurses on EMR documentation and clinic procedures.
- Ensured adherence to sterile technique and infection control protocols during procedures.
- Communicated with providers about patient needs and treatment changes
- Resolved staffing issues and supported daily clinic operations
- Coordinated patient care services with physicians and nurses to enhance collaborative treatment efforts and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct clinical supervision to nursing staff in the delivery of infusion therapies.
- Collaborated with medical directors to review current processes for efficiency improvements.
- Attended conferences or seminars related to advances in infusion therapy techniques.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and develop strategies for improvement.
- Rolled out newly established standards to direct patient care staff and provided educational opportunities to promote development of staff members.
- Developed educational materials, including handouts and presentations, to enhance understanding of infusion therapy topics among staff and patients.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a busy infusion center, including staffing and scheduling.
- Assisted with developing new protocols and procedures based on best practices in the field of Infusion Nursing.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members, providing feedback on areas of strength and opportunity for improvement.
- Served as an advocate for patients receiving infusion therapy services by addressing any issues that may arise during treatment sessions.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Salem Health
Salem, Oregon
08.2015 - 04.2026
- Administered prescribed medications including thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, according to established protocols.
- Interpreted complex EKGs accurately assessing rhythm disturbances or conduction blocks.
- Participated in code blues and provided advanced life support interventions.
- Assessed patient's vital signs, monitored EKG changes, and reported any abnormalities to physician.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, treatment plans, and potential complications associated with their condition.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill cardiac patients.
- Identified high risk factors for cardiac events among hospitalized patients through a systematic evaluation of clinical data.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Implemented strategies aimed at improving patient satisfaction scores related to nursing care delivery services.
- Provided pre-operative, post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients including CABG, Valvular Repair, Replacement, Pacemaker Implantation, Defibrillator Implantation.
- Reviewed laboratory results including troponins and electrolytes and reported abnormal values to physicians.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD08-2014
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Scceien
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2012
Skills
- IV therapy administration
- Infusion medication prep
- Infusion pump operation
- PICC line care
- Central line management
- Aseptic technique
- Infection control
- Medication safety
- Patient assessment
- Patient outcome evaluation
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Antibiotic therapy
- Immunoglobulin therapy
- EMR documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to details
- Problem solving
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Register Nurse of Infusion (CRNI)
- BLS
Timeline
Home Infusion Nurse
GraceH Infusion Nursing
06.2025 - Current
Home Infusion Nurse
Medlife Infusion Nursing
06.2025 - Current
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Salem Health
08.2015 - 04.2026
Infusion Nurse Manager
Oregon Specialty Group
04.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Scceien
South Dakota State University