Lora Montgomery
Big Lake,MN
Summary
Versatile and adaptable nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient-centered care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Rehabilitation Nurse
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Courage Kenny Rehab
Minneapolis, Minnesota
02.2022 - Current
- Delivers top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Protects critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
- Performs timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Instructs individuals, families, on topics such as health education and disease prevention, while developing health improvement education
- Performs nursing skills such as dressing changes, wound vac therapy, PICC line maintenance, lab draws, and IV therapy
- Provides emotional support, encourages patient/family involvement and educates patients and families in relation to diagnosis and care plan
- Anticipates patient needs and modification of care plans as indicated by patient responses and conditions.
- Manage four to five patients in post-surgical setting with medically complex disease processes, specializing in brain and nervous system disorders
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide quality holistic care based on physical ability, intellectual development, psychosocial, education and safety needs of patients
- Consistently seeks and implements evidence-based practices
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
- Documents work in Epic/EMR system and updates patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Completes diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Manages needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Responds rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Personalize bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Assists patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
- Counsels patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Manages patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses and changing care plans accordingly.
Registered Nurse - Surgical Care Unit 1
CentraCare
St. Cloud, MN
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted individualized patient assessments and prioritized care accordingly.
- Developed patient-centered care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ordered protocols and implemented appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in accurate and timely manner.
- Provided individualized patient/family education on surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Documented patient assessments, physical/psychosocial responses to interventions and progress towards resolution.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
Registered Nurse - Pediatric
Bayada Home Health Care
Waite Park, MN
10.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse - Adult/Pediatric
Regency Home Health Care
Maple Grove, MN
11.2017 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse - Adult/Pediatric
Accurate Home Care
Otsego, MN
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided comprehensive care for diverse patient populations experiencing complex chronic illnesses and disabilities
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrated sound decision-making resulting in saving patient lives
- Contributed to strategic plans and initiatives to advance standards of care excellence, improve patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement
- Administered medications/treatments, conduct assessments, wound care, pain management, activities of daily living
- Maintained professional competencies - continued education and participation in professional organizations
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MN12.2016
Skills
- EMR and Epic Software Proficiency
- Leadership, Team Work, Precepting
- Personal Insight, Reflection, Resilience and Optimism
- Strong, Clear Communication Utilizing Creative Critical Thinking
- Patient, Family and Caregiver Education
- Tracheostomy & Ventilator Care
- Chest Tubes, Drains (JP, Hemovac) and Wound Vac
- Administration and Management of infusions, including Central Line
- Gastrostomy, Ostomy and wound maintenance and care
- Lab and Specimen Collection
- Care Plan Development and Patient Discharge
Certification
- Associate of Science: Nursing, 12/2016, Anoka Ramsey Community College
- Unencumbered MN Board of Nursing Registered Nurse License #244350-0, Expires 12/2024
- BLS-CPR-AED for Healthcare Providers Training, Renewal 9/2024
Community Involvment
Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) Member
American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Minnesota Organization of Registered Nurses (MNORN) Member
Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) Volunteer
Timeline
Acute Care Rehabilitation Nurse
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Courage Kenny Rehab
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Surgical Care Unit 1
CentraCare
10.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse - Pediatric
Bayada Home Health Care
10.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse - Adult/Pediatric
Regency Home Health Care
11.2017 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse - Adult/Pediatric
Accurate Home Care
03.2017 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
- Associate of Science: Nursing, 12/2016, Anoka Ramsey Community College
- Unencumbered MN Board of Nursing Registered Nurse License #244350-0, Expires 12/2024
- BLS-CPR-AED for Healthcare Providers Training, Renewal 9/2024
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