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Lorena Raley

Saint Inigoes Shores,MD

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 47 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre Anesthesia Testing Nurse

Medstar Medical Group
06.2019 - 10.2023

Obtained history and physical on patients receiving anesthesia.

Ordered appropiate labs according to anesthesia guidelines.

Report any abnormalities to anesthesia and surgeon.

Educating patients and families about the procedure and anesthesia.

Pre Op Assessment Nurse

Southern Maryland Hospital Center
09.1992 - 06.2019

Responsible for obtaining history and physical assessment on all patients prior to surgery.

Ordering appropiate labs and ekg according to operating room protocol.

Followed through by obtaining all results prior to surgery and reporting to physician and surgeon

RN Case Manger Delegating Nurse Assisted Living

Cedar Lane Assisted Living
04.2015 - 05.2018

Completed assessments of residents and evaluated incoming potential residents.

Daily assessments of residents.

Supervised nursing staff members and give guidance

Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery

Civista Surgery Center
03.1999 - 05.2004
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Southern Maryland Hospital Center
03.1988 - 09.1992
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse Staff, PACU

Southern Maryland Hospital Center
03.1983 - 04.1988
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Southern Maryland Hospital Center
03.1981 - 04.1983
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.

Registered Nurse Cardiac Care Unit

Southern Maryland Hospital Center
06.1978 - 03.1981
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD
05.1976

Skills

  • HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
  • Record Updating
  • Test Interpretations
  • Preliminary Testing

Certification

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Maryland Registered Nurse License

District of Columbia Registered Nurse License

RN Case Management/Delegating Nurse in Assisted Living

Timeline

Pre Anesthesia Testing Nurse

Medstar Medical Group
06.2019 - 10.2023

RN Case Manger Delegating Nurse Assisted Living

Cedar Lane Assisted Living
04.2015 - 05.2018

Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery

Civista Surgery Center
03.1999 - 05.2004

Pre Op Assessment Nurse

Southern Maryland Hospital Center
09.1992 - 06.2019

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Southern Maryland Hospital Center
03.1988 - 09.1992

Registered Nurse Staff, PACU

Southern Maryland Hospital Center
03.1983 - 04.1988

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Southern Maryland Hospital Center
03.1981 - 04.1983

Registered Nurse Cardiac Care Unit

Southern Maryland Hospital Center
06.1978 - 03.1981

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Prince George's Community College
Lorena Raley