Lora Greeno
Michigantown,IN
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
IU Health Arnett
Lafayette, IN
05.2023 - Current
- Assess patient wounds for size, depth, and signs of infection to develop targeted care plans.
- Implement advanced wound care techniques including negative pressure wound therapy and hydrocolloid dressings.
- Educate patients and families on wound care management, including dressing changes and infection prevention.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient-centered care and improve outcomes.
- Monitor healing progress through regular follow-up appointments, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Document detailed clinical assessments in electronic health records (EHR) to maintain accurate patient histories.
- Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
Registered Nurse Preoperative/Recovery/Endoscopy
IU Health Arnett
09.2021 - Current
- Prepare patients for surgery/procedures by reviewing identification, consent, surgical procedure and starting IV’s
- Worked collaboratively with Physician and Anesthesiologist to ensure quality patient care
- Circulated both outpatient and inpatient GI procedures
- Phase 2 recovery for both outpatient surgeries and GI procedures and closely monitored acute conditions
- Provided patient education regarding post-operative instructions/follow up appointments and answered all questions
Registered Nurse
IU Health, Frankfort, IN
Frankfort, IN
01.2020 - Current
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
- Conduct specified laboratory tests
- Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Responsible for the initiation, administration, and monitoring of IV therapy
- Providing emotional support and reassurance to patients
Registered Nurse
St Vincent/Surgical Oncology Unit, Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
- Manage patients' pain relief by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses, and changing care plans accordingly.
- Administer blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
- Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment and devices such as colostomy or tracheotomy equipment, catheters, gastrointestinal tubes, and central lines.
- Discuss illnesses and treatments with patients and family members.
Medical assistant/Lab Technician
IU Health/Frankfort Clinic, Frankfort, IN
Frankfort, IN
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
- Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
- Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
- Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
- Reports test results following clinic protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about 'red flag' results
- Perform pre-employment drug/alcohol screens
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Western Governors
Salt Lake City, UT11-2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Human Resources Management
Indiana Institute of Technology
Indianapolis, IN05-2012
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Clinical Medical Assisting
Harrison College
Frankfort, IN08-2011
Skills
- Administration of blood products
- Wound care
- IV insertion
- Negative pressure therapy
- Venous leg ulcer treatment
- Wound assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Pressure ulcer management
- Family education
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- Introduction to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
IU Health Arnett
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Preoperative/Recovery/Endoscopy
IU Health Arnett
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
IU Health, Frankfort, IN
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Vincent/Surgical Oncology Unit, Indianapolis, IN
02.2019 - 03.2022
Medical assistant/Lab Technician
IU Health/Frankfort Clinic, Frankfort, IN
01.2012 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Human Resources Management
Indiana Institute of Technology
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Clinical Medical Assisting
Harrison College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Western Governors