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LORA LITTLE

Metamora,IL

Summary

Compassionate School Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include pediatric healthcare, emergency response preparedness, and health education program development. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, crucial for fostering trust with students and staff while navigating diverse school environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Peoria School District 150
Peoria, IL
01.2018 - Current
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented student conditions.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all students.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Designation for Individualized Education Program,

Registered Nurse

Department Of Veterans Affairs
PEORIA, IL
11.2006 - 07.2017
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Registered Nurse

Methodist Hospital
Peoria, IL
05.1994 - 11.2006
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
05.2010

Diploma Graduate -

Methodist School of Nursing
Peoria,Il
05.1994

Skills

  • Electronic charting
  • Medical screening
  • Family support
  • Administering medicines
  • Treatment of conditions
  • Checking oxygen levels
  • Updating computer records
  • Maintaining feeding pumps
  • Follow-up calls
  • Organization and planning
  • Medication administration
  • Critical thinking
  • Infection control
  • Time management
  • Record keeping
  • Injury treatment
  • Allergic reaction procedures
  • Student health evaluation

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Peoria School District 150
01.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Department Of Veterans Affairs
11.2006 - 07.2017

Registered Nurse

Methodist Hospital
05.1994 - 11.2006

Bachelor of Science -

Indiana Wesleyan University

Diploma Graduate -

Methodist School of Nursing

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