Lorena Colden
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, supervision and training of staff in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Great team player, works well with everyone and consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Unit Coordinator/Charge Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
11.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to develop care plans appropriate for patient's diagnosis and condition.
- Provided direct patient care, administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses to determine effectiveness of interventions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses and students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Resolved customer issues and advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and Nursing care technicians.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy and compliance.
Direct Patient Care RN/Charge Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
06.2015 - 11.2018
- Provided direct care to patients from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with the disciplinary team to develop patient-centered care plans to meet individual needs.
- Supervise the unit and served as a resource to the Nursing staff. Precepted new nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth, VA05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
Manila, Philippines04.1992
Skills
- ALS/BLS certified
- Direct Patient Care, medical-surgical
- Knowledge of Unit processes and procedures
- Voted as Practice Council Chairman for 2017-2018, leading the unit on community projects and unit practice improvements
Languages
tagalog
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN Unit Coordinator/Charge Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
11.2018 - Current
Direct Patient Care RN/Charge Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
06.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
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