Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Lori-Ann Barker

Mary Greeley Medical Center
Nevada,IA
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Loyal and dependable professional with extensive experience across diverse environments. Enhanced workplace culture through positivity and commitment to team success. Seeking a role that provides a sense of belonging while contributing to organizational goals.

Work History

Registered Nurse

1 Year 3 Months
Mary Greeley Medical Center | 06.2025 - Current

Oversaw operating room activities to enhance efficiency and patient safety. Coordinated with surgical teams to facilitate optimal workflow during procedures. Led initiatives to improve compliance with sterile protocols and surgical standards.

Arranged necessary instruments and supplies in operating room theater to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.

Conducted pre-operative assessments and coordinated necessary preparations for surgical procedures.

Documented various elements related to classification of multiple inputs. Assisted in maintaining accurate records of multiple input classifications. Supported teams in organizing documentation for diverse input categories.

Facilitated optimal patient positioning and surgical site preparation, contributing to successful operations. Coordinated the preparation of medications and lab specimens, while efficiently managing supplies and implants. Enhanced surgical workflow through meticulous organization of materials.

Registered Nurse

2 Years 1 Month
Pinnacle Home Care | 04.2023 - 05.2025
  • Executed medication administration and treatment delivery according to prescriptions, prioritizing patient safety and care plan compliance.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients in home settings.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols and self-care techniques.
  • Implemented infection control measures during patient visits, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety protocols.
  • Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies to meet evolving health needs effectively.
  • Managed patient medical records accurately and confidentially, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Registered Nurse

DaVita | 2016 - 03.2023
  • Administered dialysis treatments using advanced renal technology, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and patient responses, adjusting treatment protocols as necessary for optimal care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.

Registered Nurse

1 Year 6 Months
Novant Health, Inc | 09.2013 - 03.2015
  • Monitored patient recovery from anesthesia, ensuring vital signs remained stable and within normal ranges.
  • Administered medications and IV fluids according to physician orders, documenting all interventions accurately.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare patients for surgery, providing pre-operative education and support.
  • Evaluated patient responses to anesthesia and reported any complications or concerns to the healthcare team promptly.
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.

Registered Nurse

5 Years 6 Months
Vidant Medical Center | 06.2007 - 12.2012
  • Administered preoperative and postoperative care to ensure patient safety and comfort.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare operating rooms and maintain sterile environments.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
  • Evaluated patient outcomes post-surgery, contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC | 05-2007

Skills

Direct patient care
Patient evaluation
Physical assessments
Patient care planning
Infection control measures
Patient education
Family education
Family support
Vaccine administration
Performing ekgs
Staff supervision
Nursing staff leadership
Family advocacy
Nursing leadership

Certification

Current Iowa nursing license,

BLS, and

ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Mary Greeley Medical Center
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse

Pinnacle Home Care
04.2023 - 05.2025Read More

Registered Nurse

Novant Health, Inc
09.2013 - 03.2015Read More

Registered Nurse

Vidant Medical Center
06.2007 - 12.2012Read More

Registered Nurse

DaVita
2016 - 03.2023Read More

Pitt Community College

Associate of Science from Nursing
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Lori-Ann Barker