Lora Peterson
Hampshire,IL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital, skilled in medication and IV administration and exceptional compassion and empathy. Excelled in patient assessments and wound care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and care standards. Mentored new staff, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
Elgin Il
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
VNA
Elgin, IL
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Triage patients in all different situations, advised based on their symptoms they described.
- Administered vaccines that were due and educated parent of the vaccines including reason for and side effects of the vaccine.
- Was charge nurse most days which included opening and closing the clinic and over seeing multiple CNAs and/or nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
Wyndemere Assisted Living
Wheaton, IL
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to physician orders.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during end-of-life care, facilitating a dignified transition for all parties involved.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Education
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL12.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
VNA
08.2020 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Wyndemere Assisted Living
03.2020 - 08.2020
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College