Lora Bodnar
368 County Rd 22 Earlville ,NY
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Bassett Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Implemented infection control measures throughout the office environment to maintain a safe atmosphere for both staff members and patients alike.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Team Lead
Oneida Healthcare Center
12.2011 - 05.2016
- Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time for patients with chronic wounds.
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular meetings and providing clear instructions for each shift.
- Assisted management in developing policies and procedures that improved the quality of care provided to patients.
- Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Assessed the effectiveness of infection control measures routinely, making recommendations for improvements when needed.
- Participated actively in hospital-wide committees focused on enhancing safety measures, sharing insights from an LPN Team Lead perspective.
- Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes, minimizing delays and improving overall satisfaction.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing stringent protocols for medication administration and documentation.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LPN
Mohawk Correctional Facility
04.2007 - 12.2011
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN Charge Nurse
Hazel Carpenter Home
10.2004 - 04.2007
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Madison-Oneida BOCES
Verona, NY06.1993
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Immunization Administration
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Leadership Qualities
- Continuing education
- Nursing Documentation
- Ethical Practice
- Medication Administration
- EMR Updating
- Chronic Disease Management
- Supply Management
- Incoming Call Reception
- Insurance processing
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Education
- Epic Systems
- Critical Thinking
- Patient support
- Wound Care
- Attention to Detail
- Responsible and Dependable
- Specimen Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Charting
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Infection Control
- Inventory Assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
Achievements
June 1994 salutatorian of nursing class
2001 NYS nurse of distinction
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Bassett Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
LPN Team Lead
Oneida Healthcare Center
12.2011 - 05.2016
LPN
Mohawk Correctional Facility
04.2007 - 12.2011
LPN Charge Nurse
Hazel Carpenter Home
10.2004 - 04.2007
LPN - Nursing
Madison-Oneida BOCES
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