Lorene West
Gainesville,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in afast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse (ER)
Medical City Denton
Denton, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Level II trauma, stroke, and cardiac center.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process management, and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determining next course of action.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Registered Nurse (Relief Charge in ER)
Medical City Weatherford
Weatherford, Texas
06.2014 - 03.2021
- Level IV trauma, stroke and cardiac center.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Participated in throughput and fall prevention committees.
Registered Nurse ( Admission & Recertification)
Solaris Hospice
Decatur, Texas
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, and diseases to ensure patient meets standards for admission and recertification.
- Performed evaluations on a consistent basis to address changes in patient needs conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies, and services.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Registered Nurse (Float Team)
North Texas Community Hospital
Bridgeport , TX
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Float pool nurse that worked in ER, Pre-op, PACU, Interventional Radiology, Surgery and Charge RN Med/Surg.
- Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY10.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX12.2010
Skills
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Operational Procedures
- Department Leadership
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- ENPC
- TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse (ER)
Medical City Denton
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse (Relief Charge in ER)
Medical City Weatherford
06.2014 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse ( Admission & Recertification)
Solaris Hospice
06.2013 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse (Float Team)
North Texas Community Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Texas College
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