Lorelie Cook
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 23 years of experience caring for patients within a Cardiovascular Hospital setting. Smoothly delivers comprehensive patient care and delegates tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel RN
Aureus Medical Staffing
Omaha, NE
10.2020 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
Charge RN
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
Mishawaka, IN
05.1997 - 09.2020
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN08-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN05-1993
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Critical Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Procedure Preparations
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Coordination
- Cardiac Care
- Patient Care
Accomplishments
- Received Employee of the Month award in September 2015
- Daisy Award Nominee in 2023
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel RN
Aureus Medical Staffing
10.2020 - Current
Charge RN
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
05.1997 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University South Bend