Hi, I’m
Lora Stepp
Auburn,GA
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience in Neurology and Sleep Medicine, providing comprehensive patient care and education. I am proficient in telehealth services, electronic health records, and medication management. I am driven by an intellectual curiosity in the fields of Neurology and Sleep Medicine. I am and have always been inspired to learn and explore new concepts that I can implement into practice.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
4
Certification
Work History
Gwinnett Clinic
Nurse Practitioner
09.2016 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, and ordering appropriate diagnostic tests
- Interpret laboratory results and diagnostic findings to make accurate diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans
- Prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations and practice guidelines, monitoring patient response to therapy
- Educate patients on disease prevention strategies, self-care techniques, medication management, and lifestyle modifications
- Mentor new nurse practitioners during their orientation period, providing guidance and support
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Registered Nurse
08.2011 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Ability to float between various RN positions with the NICU including transition nursery, special care nursery, and perform the admission process of normal newborns to the Mother/Baby unit
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Resuscitation Team which entails being present at high-risk, pre-term and cesarean deliveries
- Ability to use computer programs for documentation and medication administration
- RN validator for annual skill proficiency check-offs
- Preceptor for new nurses or experienced nurses interested in career laddering
- CPR instructor for parents of NICU babies as part of discharge teaching
- Superuser for MOMs breastmilk tracking program
- Glucometer superuser
- Proven performance in a fast paced, high stress environment
- Ability to perform general and focused assessments including respiratory, cardiac, musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary, and other major systems
Brenau University
Clinical Instructor
09.2013 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Clinical Instructor for Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, and NICU
- Provided a safe practicing environment for senior level nursing students in the clinical setting
- Searching out learning opportunities for students within the units assigned
- Provide experiences for students and provide clinical instruction and oversight as needed
- Assess practice competency and comprehension of learning experiences
- Assign and grade written homework, per classroom rubric
South Fulton Medical Center
Registered Nurse
08.2010 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Ability to float between various RN positions with the NICU level III, NICU level III.
- Effectively used paper charting for documentation and medication administration.Proven performance in a fast paced, high stress environment.Manage the care of 1-2 NICU III level infants or 4-5 NICU level III infantsUtilized 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- CPR instructor for parents of NICU babies as part of discharge teaching
Education
University of North GeorgiaDahlonega, GA
Master of Science from Nursing
05.2016
Brenau UniversityGainesville, GA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2010
Skills
- Medication prescribing and management
- Compassionate patient-centered care
- Patient Advocate
- Evidence-based decision making
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Treatment plan development
- Advanced physical examination
- Medical history review
- Electronic charting
- Diagnostic test ordering and interpretation
- Specialist referrals
- Telehealth proficiency
Certification
- RN204418, 01/31/26
- DEA: MS4128674, 02/28/26
- ACLS certified the ProMed Certifications, 05/29/25
- Certified Dementia Care Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, 12/01/25
- Acquired Qualification in Headache Medicine through the National Headache Foundation, 03/01/27
Credentials
- NP-C
- AQH
- CDP
Hobbies and Interests
- Stargazing
- Reading
- Crafting
- Currently HOA Vice President
- Volunteering in my community
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Gwinnett Clinic
09.2016 - 01.2025
Clinical Instructor
Brenau University
09.2013 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
08.2011 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
South Fulton Medical Center
08.2010 - 07.2011
Brenau University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
University of North Georgia
Master of Science from Nursing