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Loree Gilman

Vancleave,MS

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong track record of delivering individualized patient care and fostering positive health outcomes. Committed to providing exceptional patient experiences through effective education and counseling, consistently enhancing patient satisfaction. Proven leadership abilities focus on optimizing care delivery and implementing safety protocols to ensure comprehensive patient well-being. Passionate about advancing healthcare practices and advocating for patients' needs in every interaction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Merit Health Biloxi
06.2022 - Current
  • Quality Coordinator
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Collected data for multiple state registries.

Registered Nurse

Gulfport Care Center
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Weekend Supervisor
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
  • Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
  • Managed 3 nurses and nursing activities in 60-bed facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.

Registered Nurse

Merit Health Biloxi
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Medical/Surgical/Telemetry/Orthopedics
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Kindred Hospice
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Hospice
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
  • Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
  • Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.

Registered Nurse

Garden Park Medical Center
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Orthopedics
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Merit Health Biloxi
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • Medical/Surgical
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

University of Southern Mississippi
Long Beach, MS
05.2016

Associate of Arts -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS
05.2014

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient discharge
  • Data collection
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Team coordination
  • High level of autonomy
  • Precepting
  • Staff supervision

Military Experience

Six years of military service in the United States Navy from April 2003 to April 2009 with an honorable discharge. Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom campaigns.

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Tuberculosis Surveillance and Testing Certification
  • NIHSS Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Gulfport Care Center
03.2023 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse

Merit Health Biloxi
06.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Merit Health Biloxi
10.2020 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Kindred Hospice
09.2019 - 11.2020

Registered Nurse

Garden Park Medical Center
06.2017 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse

Merit Health Biloxi
07.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Arts -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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