Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
Awards
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Lori J. Hoodman

Huntersville,NC

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Atrium Health

Registered Nurse
07.2005 - Current
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.

Charge Nurse

Atrium Healthcare
03.2007 - Current
  • Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Preceptor

Atrium Healthcare
05.2008 - Current
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating multimedia presentations and group activities
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on current teaching methodologies and consistently improving instructional techniques.

Registered Nurse

Presbyterian Hospital
11.2007 - 02.2008
  • Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Registered Nurse

West Virginia University Hospital
08.2004 - 06.2005
  • Maintain safety and confidentiality for patients and family
  • Use clinical nursing skills to improve patient outcomes
  • Utilize critical thinking in an acute and stepdown telemetry unit

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wheeling Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2003
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living
  • Report to Nurse and co-workers pertinent information
  • Perform duties as assigned by charge nurse

Retail Sales Representative

Cellular One
02.2001 - 11.2001
  • Maintain & upgrade existing customer’s accounts
  • Demonstrate cellular phone equipment, accessories and features

Customer Service

Hargray Communication Company
07.2000 - 01.2001
  • Assist customers to obtain cable, telephone, and wireless or internet service
  • Resolve billing issues
  • Upsale special feature

Island Packet

Classified Advertising Sales
01.1998 - 03.2000
  • Assist customers placing classified advertisements
  • Sale special advertising sections
  • Collect and post payment on accounts
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

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Receptionist
08.1994 - 03.1997
  • Responsible for incoming telephone calls
  • Distribute packages, letters & memos to appropriate persons
  • Account for single copy newspaper sales

The Pinnacle Group

Weekend Receptionist
07.1996 - 07.1998

Atrium Healthcare
03.1997 - 01.1998

Education

Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Education -

Emory University
Atlanta, GA
03.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Liberty State College
West Liberty, WV
07.2004

Bachelor of Arts - English

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08.1990

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Care plan development
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Computer and EMR skills
  • Excellent communication

Certification

Progressive Care Certified Nurse

BLS and ACLS

Affiliations

  • North Carolina Nurses Association
  • American Nurses Association
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurse

Timeline

Preceptor

Atrium Healthcare
05.2008 - Current

Registered Nurse

Presbyterian Hospital
11.2007 - 02.2008

Charge Nurse

Atrium Healthcare
03.2007 - Current

Atrium Health

Registered Nurse
07.2005 - Current

Registered Nurse

West Virginia University Hospital
08.2004 - 06.2005

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wheeling Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2003

Retail Sales Representative

Cellular One
02.2001 - 11.2001

Customer Service

Hargray Communication Company
07.2000 - 01.2001

Island Packet

Classified Advertising Sales
01.1998 - 03.2000

Atrium Healthcare
03.1997 - 01.1998

The Pinnacle Group

Weekend Receptionist
07.1996 - 07.1998

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Receptionist
08.1994 - 03.1997

Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Education -

Emory University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Liberty State College

Bachelor of Arts - English

West Virginia University

Awards

  • Skin Care Champion of the Year, 01/01/12
  • KIEP Award, 01/01/11
  • Sharon Smarella Outstanding Graduate Nurse Award, 01/01/04
  • Employee of the Quarter, Island Packet, 07/01/96
  • Employee of the Year, Island Packet, 12/01/96