Lori Blanchard
North Pole,AK
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 36 years of experience delivering high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Exceptional communication, teamwork, and empathy skills ensure optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Admit Testing RN
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks, AK
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Provided education to patients and families regarding pre-admission testing procedures and post-operative care instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing potential risks associated with certain treatments or procedures prior to admission, and effectively communicated this to the Anesthesia team.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to ensure that all required tests and medical records were obtained before the day of surgery.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members throughout the entire pre-admission process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's condition during pre-admission testing period in accordance with standards of practice.
Staff RN
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks, AK
11.2014 - 10.2024
- Per Diem positions include the following areas: RN Registry (Pain clinic, Cardiology and Infection Control), Chronic Controlled Substance clinic, Cardiology Clinic, Stage II recovery, Education.
- Assisted physicians in providing patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing treatments.
- Provided nursing care to patients with cardiology issues such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, and hypertension.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications necessary for improving their cardiovascular health.
- Provided post-anesthesia care to patients following surgical procedures, monitoring their condition and responding to any changes.
- Instructed family members on post-operative instructions prior to discharge from PACU.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with new nurse orientation process, mock codes, and BLS instructor.
Pre-op Teaching RN Orthopedics Clinic
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks, AK
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed the RN role in the clinic.
- Ensured pre-operative testing and medical/cardiology clearances were obtained in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with the Orthopedic surgeon regarding pre-operative test results to ensure the patient was ready for surgery.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and data related to pre-operative activities.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals involved in the pre-operative process to ensure proper communication between teams.
- Educated patients and families on pre-operative instructions, such as fasting and medications.
- Ordered post-operative equipment and verified that the patient had necessary equipment before surgery.
Staff RN in Special Procedures Area
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Tucson, AZ
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Pre-operative and post-operative care of patients having interventional radiology procedures, heart catheterizations and cardioversions.
Staff RN in Holding Room
Jackson Hospital
Montgomery, AL
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Assisted physicians in providing patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing treatments.
Core Measures Coordinator
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Assessed patient medical records admitted for CHF to determine the appropriateness of requested services and procedures.
- Provided education to providers regarding CMS documentation requirements.
- Evaluated clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness in order to determine if discharge criteria was met for CMS.
Staff RN in Special Procedures Area
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
01.2008 - 09.2009
Staff RN in clinic
Fairbanks VA Outpatient Clinic
Fairbanks, AK
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Educated patients on self-care techniques to promote better health outcomes.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services when needed.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKG's or phlebotomy as directed by a physician.
- Performed telephonic triage for patients requiring appointments.
Staff RN in PACU and ER
EKHCS VA Hospital
Leavenworth, KS
09.2004 - 05.2005
Staff RN in Cardiac Rehabilitation
University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels during monitored exercise routines.
- Provided cardiac and pulmonary education to both outpatient and hospitalized pateints.
- Worked with all cardiac patients and heart and lung transplant recipients.
Staff RN in PACU
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Tucson, AZ
11.2001 - 05.2002
Staff RN in ED, ICU, PACU/ Special Procedures
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks, AK
12.1998 - 08.2001
Charge RN in Cardiac ICU
South Georgia Medical Center
Valdosta, GA
06.1997 - 11.1998
Staff RN in PACU
Cape Canaveral Hospital
Cocoa Beach, FL
12.1996 - 05.1997
Staff RN in CVICU
Holmes Medical Regional Center
Melbourne, FL
06.1996 - 12.1996
Staff RN in Med/Surg and ICU, Charge RN in ICU
Sheppard AFB Hospital
Wichita Falls, TX
05.1992 - 05.1996
Staff RN in ICU/CCU in various hospitals in KY and TX
Humana Mobile Nurse Corp
02.1991 - 04.1992
Staff RN in CVICU
Humana Hospital Audubon
Louisville, KY
01.1990 - 01.1991
Staff RN in CCU
Humana Hospital University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
06.1988 - 01.1990
Education
BSN -
Spalding University
Louisville, KY05-1988
Skills
- Critical care assessment
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Critical thinking capability
- Post-anesthesia care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Medication and IV administration
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic Life Support
- Previous ACLS, BLS, and PALS instructor
- Previous CCRN certification
Certification
- ACLS, current
- BLS, current
- PALS, prior instructor
- CCRN, expired in 1999
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pre-Admit Testing RN
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2024
Pre-op Teaching RN Orthopedics Clinic
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
Staff RN
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
11.2014 - 10.2024
Staff RN in Special Procedures Area
St. Joseph’s Hospital
07.2013 - 06.2014
Staff RN in Holding Room
Jackson Hospital
06.2011 - 05.2012
Core Measures Coordinator
St. Joseph's Hospital
09.2009 - 06.2010
Staff RN in Special Procedures Area
St. Joseph's Hospital
01.2008 - 09.2009
Staff RN in clinic
Fairbanks VA Outpatient Clinic
09.2006 - 09.2007
Staff RN in PACU and ER
EKHCS VA Hospital
09.2004 - 05.2005
Staff RN in Cardiac Rehabilitation
University Medical Center
05.2002 - 05.2004
Staff RN in PACU
St. Joseph’s Hospital
11.2001 - 05.2002
Staff RN in ED, ICU, PACU/ Special Procedures
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
12.1998 - 08.2001
Charge RN in Cardiac ICU
South Georgia Medical Center
06.1997 - 11.1998
Staff RN in PACU
Cape Canaveral Hospital
12.1996 - 05.1997
Staff RN in CVICU
Holmes Medical Regional Center
06.1996 - 12.1996
Staff RN in Med/Surg and ICU, Charge RN in ICU
Sheppard AFB Hospital
05.1992 - 05.1996
Staff RN in ICU/CCU in various hospitals in KY and TX
Humana Mobile Nurse Corp
02.1991 - 04.1992
Staff RN in CVICU
Humana Hospital Audubon
01.1990 - 01.1991
Staff RN in CCU
Humana Hospital University of Louisville
06.1988 - 01.1990
BSN -
Spalding University
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