Lori Davidson
Lafayette,Indiana
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable experienced nursing professional with demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to promote and provide quality-driven healthcare for all individuals. Highly motivated and organized individual, proficient in time management, adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Operation Faci
Franciscan Health Lafayette East
Lafayette, Indiana
02.2015 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Provided guidance to staff on appropriate patient care techniques, methods, and processes.
- Organized and coordinated meetings, conferences, and other special events for the department.
- Performed regular audits of medical records documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Reviewed daily operations reports to identify areas needing improvement in service delivery or cost containment efforts.
- Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop strategies that improve patient safety protocols.
- Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improved response and proposed plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Help At Home Health Care
Lafayette, IN
01.2012 - 02.2015
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining morale.
- Maintained records of staff attendance, payroll and other personnel data.
- Assisted in developing budgets, staffing plans and resource allocations for the nursing unit.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Southern Care Hospice
Lafayette , IN
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Developed and implemented strategies to meet the goals of the patient's plan of care.
- Counseled family members on coping skills when dealing with terminal illness.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance on advance directives such as living wills or do not resuscitate orders.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers, insurance companies, legal representatives and government agencies involved in a patient's case.
Registered Nurse
Dr Martin Balin
Oak Brook, Illinois
09.2005 - 08.2010
- Managed fertility cycles and individualized plans for patients.
- Assisted with in office procedures associated with the fertility process.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Chicago, IL
02.1996 - 03.2005
- Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop holistic plan of care for patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
03.1992 - 02.1996
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Contributed to the development and revision of ICU policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care, staying updated with the latest ICU practices and technologies.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Christ Hospital
Oak Lawn, IL
11.1988 - 02.1992
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges- Eastern
Olney, IL08-1988
Skills
- Collaboration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Quality Assurance
- Attention to Detail
- Supervision and leadership
- Active Listening
- Team Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical Operation Faci
Franciscan Health Lafayette East
02.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Help At Home Health Care
01.2012 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Southern Care Hospice
11.2010 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse
Dr Martin Balin
09.2005 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
02.1996 - 03.2005
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
03.1992 - 02.1996
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Christ Hospital
11.1988 - 02.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges- Eastern