Kori Lenz
Bonney Lake
Summary
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid history of managing nursing teams in high-pressure environments. Successfully led initiatives to improve patient care and streamline operations. Demonstrated expertise in critical decision-making and effective team leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
WhidbeyHealth Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
- Led nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses and facilitated training sessions on best practices and compliance standards.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in patient admissions and discharge procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate comprehensive care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards through routine audits and staff education initiatives.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Travel Emergency Room RN
Host Healthcare
05.2023 - 10.2025
- This is an off campus/free standing emergency department with 12 beds. Average patients per day are approximately 70-90. The nurse/patient ratio: 4:1.
- Administered emergency care to patients experiencing acute medical conditions, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans and improve overall emergency response efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing safety protocols within the emergency department environment.
Emergency Room RN
MultiCare
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Float pool ED RN for entire MultiCare hospitals and free standing emergency departments (Tacoma General, Good Samaritan, Auburn Medical, Covington, etc.).
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
Emergency Room RN
NuWest
02.2023 - 05.2023
- This ED boasts itself one of the busiest hospitals in the area, seeing approximately 220 patients a day. A level 3 trauma center with STEMI and Stroke certifications as well as a teaching facility. The nurse/patient ratio: 4-5:1.
- Agency
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Emergency Room RN
NuWest
11.2022 - 02.2023
- The emergency department with 35 beds. This is a level 4 trauma center with Stroke certification. The nurse/patient ratio: 5:1.
- Agency
Emergency Room RN
Fastaff
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Critical access hospital with 12 beds. The nurse/patient ratio: 5:1.
- Agency
Charge Emergency Room RN
MultiCare
03.2020 - 06.2022
- This is an off campus/free standing emergency department with 10 beds. Average patients per day are approximately 60-80. The nurse/patient ratio: 4-5:1.
Emergency Room RN
Emerald Healthcare
11.2019 - 03.2020
- The emergency department in Long Beach is a 54 bed ER with a separate pediatric ER. This is a level 2 trauma center with STEMI and Stroke certifications as well as a teaching facility. The nurse/patient ratio: 4:1.
- Agency
Emergency Room RN
Intermountain Healthcare
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Busy urgent care in SLC, seeing 70-120 patients in a 12 hour period. Acute & chronic patients. Main duty was to assess and stabilize patient’s for transfer who were better suited for Emergency Room. Other duties included systematically and continuously collect and assess data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care.
Emergency Room RN
Emerald Healthcare
08.2018 - 11.2018
- The emergency department in Oceanside is a 30 bed ER and sees 250 patients per day. This is also a teaching hospital. The nurse/patient ratio: 3-4:1.
- Agency
Emergency Room RN
RTG
09.2017 - 06.2018
- The emergency department in Tahoe is a 12 bed ER, level 3 Trauma center. This hospital has 42 beds. The nurse/patient ratio: 4:1.
- Agency
Emergency Room RN, triage and charge RN
Fastaff
02.2017 - 08.2017
- The emergency department in Massena, NY is a 6 bed ER community hospital. Nurse/Patient ratio: 4:1.
- Agency
Emergency Room RN
Elliot Hospital
11.2016 - 02.2017
- The emergency department in Manchester, New Hampshire is a 35 bed ER with 2 trauma bays and a dedicated pediatric ER. Nurse/Patient ratio: 5:1.
- Agency
Emergency Room RN
RN Network
05.2016 - 10.2016
- The emergency department in Twin Falls is a 25 bed ER with 3 trauma bays that serves all southern Idaho. Nurse/Patient ratio: 4:1.
- Agency
Emergency Room RN
FlexCare
03.2016 - 05.2016
- St. Luke’s ED is a level 3 trauma center working on becoming certified as a level 2 trauma center. This fast paced Magnet status ED has 36 rooms and three trauma bays. Nurse/Patient ratio: 3:1.
- Agency
Emergency Room RN
Medical Solutions
10.2015 - 02.2016
- The emergency department at Mountain West is a busy 10 bed facility that is chest pain accredited serving Tooele County. Nurse/Patient ratio: 5:1.
- Agency
ER, Acute Care, ICU, SNF, LTC RN
Petersburg Medical Center
05.2015 - 10.2015
- PMH is a critical access hospital located in the Southeast of Alaska. This facility has a 4 bed Emergency department, one ICU bed, five Acute Care beds, six Skilled Rehabilitation beds, and 15 Long Term Care beds. Nurse/Patient ratio: 10:1.
Emergency Room RN
Medical Solutions
02.2015 - 05.2015
- The emergency department at FMH is a level 3 Trauma center providing emergency medical care to Fairbanks and the entire Alaska Interior. This 27 bed ED consists of two trauma bays, 5 fast track beds, and 20 acute medical care rooms. FMH includes Forensic Nursing, Psychiatric assessment/stabilization, and a Cardiac Cath lab. Nurse/Patient ratio: 5:1.
- Agency
Emergency Room RN
Catskill Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 01.2015
- CRMC is a 218 bed facility, 64 skilled nursing facility, and 36 bed emergency department. This facility is STEMI and Stroke certified. Nurse/Patient ratio: 5:1.
- Agency
Emergency Room RN
Liquid Agents Healthcare
01.2014 - 04.2014
- This hospital is a 168 bed facility with a 35 bed ER that sees almost 51,000 patients a year. This facility is STEMI certified and currently working on their Stroke certification. Nurse/patient ratio: 4:1.
- Agency
Emergency Room RN
Richmond Community Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Established in 1907, this small community hospital’s emergency room of 13 beds serves over 50,000 patients a year. The facility has 150 beds with 40 dedicated to acute psychiatric treatment and stabilization. This facility is Stroke and STEMI certified. Nurse/patient ratio: 4:1.
Medical/Surgical RN
Retreat Hospital
11.2011 - 01.2013
- Retreat Hospital is known for its wound healing center and NITCH services. This 227 bed facility is also stroke care certified and chest pain accredited. Nurse/patient ratio: 6:1.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
SLC, UT03.2013
Associates Degree - Nursing
Broadview University
SLC, UT03.2011
Skills
- Emergency Department 10 yrs
- Charge RN 10 yrs
- Med/Surg 1 yr
- Urgent Care 1 yr
- Computerized Charting (EPIC/Meditech/Cerner/CPSI/Medhost)
- Critical Care IV drug therapy management
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Calm and composed
- Mentoring and coaching
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- States Licensed:
- Utah 5005032-3102
- New York 684944
- Washington RN60734673
- California RN95140435
- Oregon 10000702
- Certifications:
- BLS (2027-05)
- PALS (2027-05)
- ACLS (2027-05)
- TNCC (2027-02)
Timeline
Charge Nurse
WhidbeyHealth Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Travel Emergency Room RN
Host Healthcare
05.2023 - 10.2025
Emergency Room RN
MultiCare
05.2023 - 01.2025
Emergency Room RN
NuWest
02.2023 - 05.2023
Emergency Room RN
NuWest
11.2022 - 02.2023
Emergency Room RN
Fastaff
07.2022 - 10.2022
Charge Emergency Room RN
MultiCare
03.2020 - 06.2022
Emergency Room RN
Emerald Healthcare
11.2019 - 03.2020
Emergency Room RN
Intermountain Healthcare
11.2018 - 11.2019
Emergency Room RN
Emerald Healthcare
08.2018 - 11.2018
Emergency Room RN
RTG
09.2017 - 06.2018
Emergency Room RN, triage and charge RN
Fastaff
02.2017 - 08.2017
Emergency Room RN
Elliot Hospital
11.2016 - 02.2017
Emergency Room RN
RN Network
05.2016 - 10.2016
Emergency Room RN
FlexCare
03.2016 - 05.2016
Emergency Room RN
Medical Solutions
10.2015 - 02.2016
ER, Acute Care, ICU, SNF, LTC RN
Petersburg Medical Center
05.2015 - 10.2015
Emergency Room RN
Medical Solutions
02.2015 - 05.2015
Emergency Room RN
Catskill Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 01.2015
Emergency Room RN
Liquid Agents Healthcare
01.2014 - 04.2014
Emergency Room RN
Richmond Community Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
Medical/Surgical RN
Retreat Hospital
11.2011 - 01.2013
Associates Degree - Nursing
Broadview University
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
Core Responsibilities
- Utilized the nursing processes; assessed, planned, provided and evaluated nursing care based on patient assessment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery – identified patients’ conditions and addressed nursing care.
- Carry out physician orders in a timely manner, administered prescribed medication, monitored patient’s progress of care.
- Extensive wound care and dressing change.
- Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Instructed and educated patients and family while providing age and culturally appropriate care.
- Assessed and coordinated patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.