Lorelei Hemler
Roseville,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 23 years of expertise in interventional radiology, diagnostic imaging, emergency services, preop and PACU continuing to seek my dream leadership position. I'm qualified in effectively coordinating and managing nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care. I'm passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse types of patients and am dedicated to enhancing safe, efficient, cost-effective, quality health care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager, Interventional Radiology
UC Davis
Sacramento, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for clinical operations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare personnel to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Monitored daily operations of the nursing department, including scheduling, and staff assignments.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to the practice of nursing.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing feedback on job performance during shift changes or rounds.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores.
- Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
- Knowledge of working within a union environment
RN/Charge Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Sutter Health Interventional Radiology
Roseville, CA
11.2015 - 05.2023
- As Charge Nurse, oversee daily operations leading the prioritization of multiple demands in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Oversee daily operations including staffing, patient acuity and scheduling keeping in mind business financials to provide an efficient department.
- Collaborate with IR Supervisor to assess, plan and evaluate unit needs.
- Manage resources and demands by using exceptional problem solving skills to achieve smooth flow throughout the patient care day.
- Oversee coordination of the activities of the health care team including staff assignments, breaks, and lunches.
- Provide exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with IR Supervisors, Physicians, and staff.
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Act as primary conscious sedation nurse under physician guidance for invasive procedures.
- Monitor and observe patients to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to interventional treatments with conscious sedation.
- Monitor patient response to vascular procedures such as peripheral angiography and venography, vertebroplasty, port placements, biopsies and embolizations.
- Act as circulator during IR procedures.
- Knowledge of sterile processing for surgical instruments including autoclaving using spore control test measures and all record keeping.
- Maintain composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Acted as Safety Ambassador and conduct monthly hand washing audits.
- Assist with preparation of AAAHC audits.
- Perform various audits as requested by supervisor.
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Medely
Roseville, CA
06.2018 - Current
- Conduct post-op reviews, track patients' vitals and monitor fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Monitor and record patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Develop and adapt individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Collaborate with physicians to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assess patients' response to treatment and educate patient on prevention of side effects.
- Oversee patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Utilize effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Provide conscious sedation and monitors thru to recovery.
Registered Nurse
Sutter Health Diagnostic & Women's Imaging
Roseville, CA
06.2012 - 11.2015
- Delivered interdisciplinary care to patients in women's imaging, including coordinating ultrasound and stereotactic breast biopsies.
- Acted as lead team member for nuclear medicine treadmill and stress testing team, interpreted 12-lead EKG's for any changes and consulted with managed physician.
- Reviewed protocols for CT exams for patients with impaired renal function.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Reviewed annual and outdated policies/protocols for compliancy and usage.
- Monitor infection control measures.
Advice Nurse/Clinical Resource Nurse
Sutter Health Pediatrics
Sacramento, CA
11.2010 - 02.2012
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to facilitate patient care and documented patient call in EHR.
- Rendered telephone advice according to sound base of critical thinking and protocols.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to determine treatment course.
- Reviewed medical chart to streamline appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff to deliver patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients ranging from birth to 18 yrs.
- Supervised, trained and coached team of medical assistants.
RN/Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
02.1999 - 07.2009
- Provided total emergency care within scope of RN, stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Acted as Mobile Intensive Care Nurse for emergency transfers and radio calls from EMS relaying orders to medics within county protocols.
- Charge Nurse duties include staff assignments, liaison between Nurse Supervisor and MD's, patient care resource and role model to staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College Of The Desert
Palm Desert12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Utah03.2021
Skills
- Patient Management
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Nuclear medicine stress testing
- Interventional radiology procedures
- Image-guided procedures
- IV drug therapy management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- HIPAA standards
- EHR documentation
- Collaboration with team members
- Problem resolution
- Organizational skills
- Duty delegation
- Clinical Instruction/Precepting
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Knowledge of AAAHC standards
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS)
- Public Health Nurse Certification
Professional Organizations
Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN)
National Society of Leadership & Success
Mind Tools Leadership Club
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager, Interventional Radiology
UC Davis
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Medely
06.2018 - Current
RN/Charge Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Sutter Health Interventional Radiology
11.2015 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Sutter Health Diagnostic & Women's Imaging
06.2012 - 11.2015
Advice Nurse/Clinical Resource Nurse
Sutter Health Pediatrics
11.2010 - 02.2012
RN/Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente
02.1999 - 07.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
College Of The Desert
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University