LLORA CLASSEN
Dickinson,Texas
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 27 years comprehensive experience providing direct patient care. Seeking to leverage background and training to secure a Leadership role. Skilled in delivering high-quality patient care, education and counseling. Demonstrated leadership skills that advance patient care, patient satisfaction and safety initiatives to drive holistic care approaches. Masters/FNP at Simmons College of Health and Science. Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 2 years 10 months of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of E-clinical Nurse Practitioner with 2 years and 10 months of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Highly qualified and board certified FNP driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. My certifications include ACLS, BLS, and PALS. I have hands on experience with pain management, and have conducted detailed research on the mechanism of pain, addiction, and treatment. I am devoted to this specialty, as Pain is the 5th vital sign. I will make a great asset to any employer that welcomes me to join their team. I have been in Urgent care, and Pediatric and Family practice, and Women's Health, including performing pap smears and exams. I am a fast learner, hard team player, and devoted to providing optimal outcomes for patients, with prevention, proactive, education, assess, diagnose, and treat, along with follow up care and continued care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas City And Pasadena NAG Clinic
12.2021 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through [Action] and [Action].
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
12.2015 - 08.2021
- Administered medications in accordance with patient care plan.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored newly hired nursing personnel on policies, protocols and requirements.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and wound management.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Assessed patients' overall health, identified needs and goals for treatment and connected with ideal practitioners and treatments.
- Demonstrated critical thought and judgment in delivery of care and management of acute and chronic pain.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Assessed patient needs including, taking vital signs and blood draws and inserting peripheral IVs and PICC.
- Provided patients with information about reasons for using equipment like blood pressure monitors and the proper use of each machine.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
- Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
- Trained and precepted nursing professionals and ancillary staff to achieve patient care goals.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Precepted and delivered clinical coaching to new graduate RNs and new RN hires.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on discharge plan objectives, wound management, disease management and medication self-administration.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
- Evaluated risks and responded to issues to foster a safe and productive workplace.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Interfaced with patients to establish their individual needs and advocated for treatments and therapies in alignment with personal beliefs.
- Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on a set schedule.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, COPD, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Managed and provided leadership to deliver direct and indirect patient care, education and telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and informed of patient care options.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
- Responded to life-threatening emergencies in focused and effective manner.
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
01.1998 - 03.2015
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Assessed patients' overall health, identified needs and goals for treatment and connected with ideal practitioners and treatments.
- Administered medications in accordance with patient care plan.
- Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
- Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
- Delivered direct nursing care while following established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
- Responded to life-threatening emergencies in focused and effective manner.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
- Assessed patient conditions to determine level of care needed.
- Performed patient needs assessments after reviewing vitals and used this data to create and implement tailored care plans.
- Managed and provided leadership to deliver direct and indirect patient care, education and telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and informed of patient care options.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to devise individualized plans of care to meet patients' pre-operative and post-operative needs.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Interfaced with patients to establish their individual needs and advocated for treatments and therapies in alignment with personal beliefs.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Observed and reported patient reactions and improvements or deteriorations.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Precepted and delivered clinical coaching to new graduate RNs and new RN hires.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and wound management.
- Helped patients navigate the healthcare system and care plans by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout the treatment process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and adapt individualized plans of care to achieve patient care and recovery goals.
- Entered patient information and parent concerns into the EHR.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on discharge plan objectives, wound management, disease management and medication self-administration.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Created recognition programs at the hospital for nurses to increase morale and team unity.
- Followed all physician orders for treatment and care and managed medication administration.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Informed patients of resources for sustained recovery and health.
- Trained and precepted nursing professionals and ancillary staff to achieve patient care goals.
- Educated patients and provided assistance for a quick and effective recovery.
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Participated in fall, medication, safety, committees to educate patients on disease self-management.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing miocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Coordinated and tasked professional and paraprofessional nursing staff to maintain continuum of care.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, COPD, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Demonstrated critical thought and judgment in delivery of care and management of acute and chronic pain.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
- Identified opportunities for professional development and encouraged nurses to pursue certifications.
- Monitored, asssessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
- Coordinated and tasked nurses and initiated strategies to optimize workflows.
- Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
- Provided patients with information about reasons for using equipment like blood pressure monitors and the proper use of each machine.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Simmons College
Boston, MA06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX1997
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Patient education
- Medical assessment
- Patient care planning
- Family and patient support
- Intake and discharge
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Care planning
- Patient monitoring
- Catheters
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Laboratory Testing
- Physical Examinations
- Preventive Care
- Patient Communication
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Clinical Care Standards
- Patient Education
- Physical Assessments
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Care Coordination
- Family Education
- Medical Histories
- Diagnostic Testing
- Clinic Work
- Medical Charting
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Treatment Plan Development
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Assessment
- Excellent Oral Communication
- Electronic Medical Records
- Written Communication
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Preparing Treatment Plans
- Healthcare Management
- Preventive Healthcare
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS
Additional Information
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
It all started in 1989, I gave birth to my second child. I was a fisherman's wife, we had one son that was three years old. My second child was a beautiful baby girl
and we named her Christina. I remember when she was born and I was feeding her when I noticed she was beading with sweat on her forehead like a waxed car
looks when it is being rained on. I asked the nurse why she was sweating so much, she just replied "Does anyone in your family sweat a lot?" I told her that I wasn't
aware of that. I was ignorant, I had no medical knowledge. I respected the nurses professional opinion, she just blew it off like it was nothing to worry about. We
were discharged home the next day. I took her for her follow up appointment to a general practitioner that saw newborns and he said all was fine. I noticed she
wasn't thriving, still sweating, and coughing and took her in again. The doctor said she had head colds and allergies and just gave me decongestion, and allergy medicine. I then took her at a later date to get her immunizations at a public health clinic, (we were on medicaid) and they said she looked anemic. They would not give her the immunizations until I brought a letter from a physician saying she was not anemic. I decided to take her to a different doctor that took medicaid. This doctor tested her for anemia and told me she wasn't anemic. I told him that something was wrong with her, she is not gaining weight and she sweats a lot. He told me he couldn't find anything wrong with her but since I was so concerned to take her to John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. During I travels, I kept seeing funeral signs on the side of the freeway that just stuck out at me. I didn't know it then but God was clearly sending me signs. I walked into the walk-in clinic, signed in and was first seen by a medical student, (it's a teaching hospital). He put his stethoscope to her heart and his eyes got so big I will never forget it. Faculty came rushing in to listen, and soon she was swished off for a echocardiogram. The cardiologist was doing the echocardiogram himself, and I was there with her. He seemed so excited as he said "she has ASD, VSD, and Transformation of the Great Vessels!" I replied, " Is she going to live?" He then apologized for sounding so excited but explained to me that they don't see this very often, and that they would do all they could to save her life. She had fluid in her lungs and around her heart and liver. From that point on I became a mentee, and the entire healthcare team were my mentors. After getting the fluid off of her with medications, they took her to surgery and did banding of the pulmonary artery. Wow, it was a lot to take in, my husband freaked out and left, he just didn't know how to handle it. She went on to have two other open heart surgeries to correct her heart. I was profoundly affected by the work that was performed on her, and hoe the entire healthcare team worked to save her life. From that day forward I prayed to God to save her life and that I would testify in his name everyday. I didn't know it then but soon would find out my testimony would come in the form of a nurse. I wanted to give back all that I had received. The compassion, the knowledge, the caring and warmth that I received during that time has never left me. I became a nurse and started on my journey to give back compassion, knowledge, caring and warmth to all my patients and their families. I truly feel that nursing is my calling, I am a compassionate Nurse Practitioner. I plan to work as long as I can, and then go on to be a Nurse Educator before I retire.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas City And Pasadena NAG Clinic
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
12.2015 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
01.1998 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Simmons College
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College District
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS
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