Hi, I’m
Lori Ciemny
Shorewood,Illinois
Summary
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.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Advocate Aurora Health Care
RN
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
Wellpath
RN
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Women's Center For Health
Women's Center for Health
06.2014 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Educated and recommended birth control options to patients and educated on associated health risks.
- Identified female-specific cancers such as ovarian or cervical cancer using thorough testing procedures.
- Warned women of risks of sexually transmitted diseases and educated on methods of prevention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Thrive Rehabilitation Facility
RN
02.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Edward Hospital
RN
02.2000 - 11.2002
Job overview
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
St. Joseph Medical Center
NICU RN
06.1999 - 02.2000
Job overview
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill neonates in a fast-paced NICU environment.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient management and treatment planning.
- Provided education and support to parents and families during challenging times, promoting understanding of complex medical conditions and procedures.
- Decreased incidence of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients.
- Managed ventilator care for intubated neonates, ensuring proper settings were maintained for optimal respiratory function.
- Administered medications accurately following physician orders while closely monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Assisted with high-risk deliveries as part of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team, implementing life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Skilled in monitoring vital signs, lab values, and diagnostic results to identify trends requiring intervention or further evaluation from physicians.
- Performed thorough physical assessments on newborns daily to detect early signs of potential complications or abnormalities requiring attention.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
- Communicated effectively with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, social work, case management during the coordination of multidisciplinary patient care.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and lumbar punctures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in neonates, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in level 2+ critical care units.
Education
University of St. FrancisJoliet, IL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Joliet Catholic AcademyJoliet, IL
High School Diploma
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Cultural Competence
- Infection Control
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Electronic Health Records
- Basic Life Support
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Judgment
- Time Management
- Patient Education
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pain Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Care Planning
- Vaccine Administration
- Health Screening
- Appointment Scheduling
- Chart Updating
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Infant Vitals Monitoring
- Administering Immunizations
- Emergency Procedures
- At-Risk Patient Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medication and IV Administration
- EMR / EHR
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- EMR Systems
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
CPR/BLS certified through AHA 2/2023
Registered Nurse since 1999
ACLS certified 2/2023
Moderate Sedation Certified 2/2022
Timeline
RN
Advocate Aurora Health Care
10.2022 - Current
RN
Wellpath
10.2022 - Current
RN
Thrive Rehabilitation Facility
02.2022 - 05.2022
Women's Center for Health
Women's Center For Health
06.2014 - 11.2022
RN
Edward Hospital
02.2000 - 11.2002
NICU RN
St. Joseph Medical Center
06.1999 - 02.2000
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Joliet Catholic Academy
High School Diploma