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Lori Cooksley

Sumner,IA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Waverly Health Center
04.2023 - Current
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

RN

MercyOne Northeast Iowa
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration and catheter insertion
  • Provided direct patient care
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

RN

Aveanna Healthcare
07.2018 - Current

Providing bowel program care to a quadriplegic. Providing transfers to wheelchair. Assistance in bathing and dressing. Prepare meals. Act as a sup nurse for evaluation of other staff.

RN

MercyOne North Iowa
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

LPN

Hillcrest Living Center
06.2014 - 03.2018
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

LPN

MercyOne North Iowa
04.2018 - 02.2021
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

LPN Charge Nurse

Good Samaritan Society
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.

LPN Charge Nurse

Virginia Gay Nursing And Rehab
06.2005 - 05.2012
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

LPN

Mercy Hospital
10.2001 - 05.2005
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Education

Associates Degree - Nursing

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
07.2008

Diploma - Nursing

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
12.2000

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Pain Management

Timeline

RN

Waverly Health Center
04.2023 - Current

RN

MercyOne Northeast Iowa
09.2021 - 06.2023

RN

MercyOne North Iowa
03.2021 - 09.2021

RN

Aveanna Healthcare
07.2018 - Current

LPN

MercyOne North Iowa
04.2018 - 02.2021

LPN

Hillcrest Living Center
06.2014 - 03.2018

LPN Charge Nurse

Good Samaritan Society
06.2012 - 06.2014

LPN Charge Nurse

Virginia Gay Nursing And Rehab
06.2005 - 05.2012

LPN

Mercy Hospital
10.2001 - 05.2005

Associates Degree - Nursing

Hawkeye Community College

Diploma - Nursing

Hawkeye Community College
Lori Cooksley