Lorena Southall
1325 Greenlees Road Fleming,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with thirteen years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with psychiatric and medical surgical specialty.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center
2020.08 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Travel Nurse
Aureus Medical, Aya Healthcare, American Traveler
2016.10 - 2020.08
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Charge Nurse
Marietta Memorial Health System
2013.10 - 2016.09
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
2013.01 - 2013.10
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Charge Nurse
Camden Clark Medical Center
2010.07 - 2013.01
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State Community College
Marietta, OH12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Washington State Community College
Marietta, OH06.2010
Skills
- Disease Management Programs
- EMR Systems
- Shared Governance
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Relationships
- Medication Management
- Medication Education
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Compassionate Caregiving
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center
2020.08 - Current
Travel Nurse
Aureus Medical, Aya Healthcare, American Traveler
2016.10 - 2020.08
Charge Nurse
Marietta Memorial Health System
2013.10 - 2016.09
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
2013.01 - 2013.10
Charge Nurse
Camden Clark Medical Center
2010.07 - 2013.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Washington State Community College
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