Lori Clark
Jackson,TN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, excelling in critical care monitoring and patient education. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal treatment planning and patient advocacy. Skilled in medication administration and infection control, consistently enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and critical thinking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Cardiac Progressive Unit C8
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
Jackson , TN
05.2007 - 08.2010
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Nurse Intern
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
Jackson, TN
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising nurse with observations and concerns.
- Assisted with the implementation of patient care plans developed by nursing staff.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Collected patient specimens such as blood, urine, and sputum for laboratory testing.
- Helped manage patient nutrition by setting up meal trays and assisting with feeding as necessary.
- Supported patients with mobility, aiding in walking and transferring using appropriate devices.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted nursing staff with direct patient care under supervision of RN.
- Administered oral and topical medications as directed by a registered nurse.
- Provided basic nursing care such as monitoring vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and changing dressings.
Patient Care Technician
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
Jackson, TN
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN05-2007
Skills
- Critical care monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Treatment planning
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Emotional support
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- SBAR communication
- Clinical judgment
- Lab result interpretation
Certification
- Registered Nurse: TN Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse Cardiac Progressive Unit C8
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
05.2007 - 08.2010
Nurse Intern
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2007
Patient Care Technician
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
05.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee At Martin
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