Lori Blansett
Nurse Practitioner
Mooreville,MS
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with four years of experience in a leadership nursing role, dually certified in Family Practice and Palliative Care. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient experience through top-of-the-line goal directed care and management of symptoms.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
North MS Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers and other interdisciplinary team members to provide holistic care for patients and families facing life limiting illness
- Facilitate highly effective conversations regarding goals of care with patients, families and other providers.
- Perform highly effective pain and symptom management treatment and care plan recommendation with families and medical providers to enhance patients' quality of life
- Work collaboratively with Palliative Care MD and other team members of the Palliative Care Consult team.
- Ongoing efforts to educate facility staff on palliative care program
- Worked as embedded Palliative Care Clinician during Covid Pandemic.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
- Perform outpatient evaluations/treatment on referred palliative care patients.
Director of Palliative Care
Empatia Palliative Care
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Promoted and Educated physician groups/patients on Palliative Care as a collaborative standard in medicine.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Registered Nurse-Hospice
North MS Medical Center
11.2012 - 10.2018
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided education to family members and caregivers concerning various ways to assess and manage patients' symptoms.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North MS Medical Center
05.2010 - 10.2012
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 08.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS 08.2012 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS 08.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
- Self-Motivated
Multitasking Abilities
Patient and family advocacy
Relationship building
Interpersonal Communication
Certification
Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
Licensure
Mississippi Nurse Practitioner License # 902990 (exp.12/23/2026)
Registered Nurse License #885474 (exp. 12/23/2026)
DEA (exp 7/31/2027)
Timeline
BLS
04-2025
Director of Palliative Care
Empatia Palliative Care
07.2023 - 04.2024
Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
03-2021
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
North MS Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
08-2018
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
08.2016 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse-Hospice
North MS Medical Center
11.2012 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
08.2012 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North MS Medical Center
05.2010 - 10.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Mississippi Community College
08.2008 - 05.2010
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