Lori Adams
Temple,TX
Summary
Energetic and compassionate professional with a strong ability to connect with patients and support their care. Committed to positively impacting patient well-being and supporting healthcare teams. Proficient in multitasking, patient interaction, teamwork and clinical support within a dynamic healthcare environment. Adaptable to various roles and confident in ability to contribute effectively to diverse settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions. Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients'' needs quickly and efficiently.
- Exhibited time management skills when prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
- Improved patient comfort by performing vital signs monitoring and reporting any abnormalities to the nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols while assisting with various procedures, minimizing risks for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
- Assisted in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent repositioning of immobile patients every two hours.
- Applied evidence-based practices in delivering appropriate interventions according to individual patient needs.
- Utilized strong critical thinking abilities when assessing complex situations and determining appropriate actions based on clinical guidelines.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
CMA II
Baylor Scott & White Health
06.2014 - 05.2024
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history. Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
- Educated patients on preventative care measures, effectively reducing the risk of future health complications.
- Consistently maintained up-to-date certifications, demonstrating dedication to professional development and quality patient care.
Resident Service Coordinator
Arbor House of Temple Texas
02.2012 - 09.2014
- (7/2012-9/2014) Staffing, interviewing, hiring process, planning, presenting, and implementing in-services
- Disciplinarians, scheduling, and handling family concerns
- Working with DON ensures residents receive quality care and scheduled medication on time
- Update Service Plans, order facility and patient medication supplies, and work with several hospice companies
Caregiver/ Med Aide
Arbor House of Temple Texas
02.2012 - 07.2012
- Assisting residents with all ADLs, Transfers, Feeding Passing Medication, Pain management, assisting with retrieving labs, and keeping residents engaged to prevent agitation from sundowning, and elopement
Caregiver
Garden Estates of Temple Texas
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Assisting residents with all ADLs, Transfers, fall prevention
Education
Bachelorette of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Irving, Texas01.2025
Certified Medical Assistant -
Temple Junior College
Temple, Texas05.2014
Skills
- Team player
- Fast learner
- Adaptability
- Self-starter
- Patient-centered care
- Vital sign monitoring
- IV insertion
- Specimen collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- ADL support
- Therapeutic interventions
- Infection control procedures
- Catheter management
- Patient communication
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessments
- Self-management
- Patient ambulation
- Bedsore prevention
- Quality improvement
- Patient safety
- Health promotion
- Charting
- ADL management
- Universal precautions
- Output monitoring and reporting
Timeline
Student Nurse Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
CMA II
Baylor Scott & White Health
06.2014 - 05.2024
Resident Service Coordinator
Arbor House of Temple Texas
02.2012 - 09.2014
Caregiver/ Med Aide
Arbor House of Temple Texas
02.2012 - 07.2012
Caregiver
Garden Estates of Temple Texas
02.2011 - 02.2012
Certified Medical Assistant -
Temple Junior College
Bachelorette of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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