Lori Baldwin
Registered Nurse
Grafton,WV
Summary
Bringing expertise in patient care across various healthcare settings, including long-term care, hospice, and surgical environments. Skilled in critical thinking, teamwork, and communication to deliver quality care. Adaptable and flexible in dynamic situations, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and safety protocols.
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.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, LTC,Med-Surg,Hospice, Domiciliary
Veterans Administration Office of nursing services travel corps
09.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations.
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline processes.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Implemented infection control protocols, improving overall patient safety standards within the facility.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes in health status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, promoting recovery and adherence to treatment plans.
Registered Nurse Caregiver Support Program
Veterans Administration
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, tailoring interventions for personalized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Followed all established guidelines for Caregiver Support Program in a timely manner to ensure application process was completed within the required timeframe.
- Completed home evaluations, communicated with support staff and other disciplines to ensure referrals were completed and veteran needs were met.
- Provided information to veterans and caregivers regarding programs such as HISA grant, veteran support agencies, etc. to enhance veteran support and quality of care.
Registered Nurse Neurology, Out Pt. Surgery
St. Mary's Medical Center
01.2010 - 05.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Assumed leadership role when supervising staff nurses or students in clinical rotations.
Education
ASN -
ST. MARY'S/MARSHALL UNIVERSITY COLLABORATIVE SCHOOL OF NURSING PROGRAM
05.2009
Skills
- Efficient working alone
- Teamwork
- Excellent communication skills
- Good rapport with interdisciplinary services
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Maintaining educational requirements
- Following evidence-based practice
- Adhering to CDC guidelines
- Following SOPs
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- ACLS, Current
- BLS, Current
- NEO, 2023-05-01, Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
- NEO, 2023-11-01, SAVAHCS, Tucson, Arizona
- Cerner training, 2024-06-01
- PMDB medium-High level training, 2024-05-01
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
06.2025 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse Caregiver Support Program
Veterans Administration
05.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, LTC,Med-Surg,Hospice, Domiciliary
Veterans Administration Office of nursing services travel corps
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Neurology, Out Pt. Surgery
St. Mary's Medical Center
01.2010 - 05.2019
ASN -
ST. MARY'S/MARSHALL UNIVERSITY COLLABORATIVE SCHOOL OF NURSING PROGRAM
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