Loretta Montgomery
Registered Nurse
Scotts Hill,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-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. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
Greenbay, WI
01.2022 - 03.2022
- 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 and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
Berkeley Medical Center
Martinsburg, WV
08.2021 - 11.2021
- 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 and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
Memphis, TN
11.2020 - 07.2021
- 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 and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse
Decatur County General Hospital
Parsons, TN
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse
State Of Tennessee Department Of Health
Covington, TN
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse
St. Thomas Midtown
Nashville, TN
02.2010 - 07.2017
- 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 and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Quality Homecare
Parsons, TN
08.2004 - 02.2010
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
LPN
West Tennessee Transitional Care
Jackson, TN
05.2001 - 08.2004
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN05.2006
LPN - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Lexington, TN04.2001
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- Routine Examinations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision Making
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
Awarded the Nursing "Daisy Award".
Certification
BLS - ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Berkeley Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
11.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Decatur County General Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
State Of Tennessee Department Of Health
11.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
St. Thomas Midtown
02.2010 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Quality Homecare
08.2004 - 02.2010
LPN
West Tennessee Transitional Care
05.2001 - 08.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
LPN - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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