Lora Mays
Holly Springs,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience in PACU, Labor and Delivery and NICU. Experience includes management of patients in PACU, with continuous monitoring, assessment and treatment of pain as well as post op education. Skilled in caring for critically ill newborns immediately post-delivery as well as ongoing needs through growth and healing. Organized and detail-oriented individual with a strong history of positive patient rapport, patient advocacy, and implementation of evidence-based practice.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Blue Ridge Surgery Center
2022.11 - Current
- Monitor vitals and assess patients in recovery room immediately following surgical procedures.
- Evaluate cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Evaluate patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Support healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with all current policies.
Marketing Manager
Classical Conversations
2012.02 - 2019.12
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
- Utilization and creation of materials for multiple social media platforms.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Anderson
1996.06 - 1997.06
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery. Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
NICU Level IV Registered Nurse
University Of Kentucky Children's Hospital
1990.01 - 1996.05
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 50-bed Neonatal ICU.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assisted with care of critically ill neonates receiving ECMO.
- Care of neonates with complex cardiac disease.
- Implementation of care of extreme premature infants.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
University Of Kentucky Children's Hospital
1987.05 - 1990.05
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
1986.05 - 1987.05
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
RN Refresher Course - Clinical Hours WakeMed Cary Surgery/Trauma
AHEC NC Board of Nursing
North Carolina2022
Nursing
St. Mary's Medical Center School of Nursing
Huntington, WV05.1986
Skills
- PACU Management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Emergency Situations
- Pain Management Techniques
- Patient Education
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Prenatal Health
- Circulating Nursing
- Surgical Assistance
- Emergency Surgery
- Fetal Monitoring
- Induction and augmentation
- IVF support egg retrieval and embryo transfer
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Blue Ridge Surgery Center
2022.11 - Current
Marketing Manager
Classical Conversations
2012.02 - 2019.12
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Anderson
1996.06 - 1997.06
NICU Level IV Registered Nurse
University Of Kentucky Children's Hospital
1990.01 - 1996.05
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
University Of Kentucky Children's Hospital
1987.05 - 1990.05
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
1986.05 - 1987.05
RN Refresher Course - Clinical Hours WakeMed Cary Surgery/Trauma
AHEC NC Board of Nursing
Nursing
St. Mary's Medical Center School of Nursing
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