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Loraine Ferrara

Waco

Summary

Seasoned Hospice RN offering clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, interdisciplinary collaboration and End of Life issues.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse

Graceland Hospice
Orange, CA
08.2019 - 07.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments following established protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and revise personalized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, prognosis and comfort care.
  • Assisted in the training and mentoring of new nursing staff.
  • Implemented infection control protocols.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients and their families during end of life care.
  • Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
  • Conducted patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required.

Case Manager

Cal-Optima
Orange, CA
05.2016 - 06.2019
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Analyzed case outcomes to identify trends and areas for improvement, driving continuous service enhancement.

RN Staff Nurse

Saddleback Memorial Hospital
Laguna Hills, CA
08.2008 - 03.2016
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management and comfort care.
  • Assisted in the training and mentoring of new nursing staff to enhance team performance.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Wound care
  • Patient safety
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Clinical assessment
  • Case management
  • Patient education
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Active Listener
  • Cultural competency

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Graceland Hospice
08.2019 - 07.2022

Case Manager

Cal-Optima
05.2016 - 06.2019

RN Staff Nurse

Saddleback Memorial Hospital
08.2008 - 03.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

University of Arkansas
Loraine Ferrara