Lori Houde
Pawtucket,Rhode Island
Summary
Confident nursing professional with 25+ years of experience in clinical care and supervision. Strong critical thinking, emergency response, and patient safety skills support quality care and smooth team operations. Committed to guiding staff, resolving conflicts, and improving care delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
West Shore Health And Rehabilitation Center
Warwick, Rhode Island
05.2018 - 07.2025
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Supervised licensed nurses and nursing assistants at West Shore Health And Rehabilitation Center.
- Monitored medication administration and wound care documentation for accuracy
- Communicated care changes to physicians, families, and West Shore Health And Rehabilitation Center staff.
- Responded to resident concerns and escalated urgent issues to leadership.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining morale.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.
- Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members.
Registered Nurse
Adcare
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Assessed patients during admissions, intakes, and shift changes.
- Administered medications and monitored withdrawal symptoms in Adcare detox settings.
- Responded to emergencies and stabilized patients during acute episodes.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented nursing notes, treatment updates, and medication records.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse
Westerly Hospital- Emergency Department
Westerly, Rhode Island
02.2006 - 05.2014
- Responded to emergencies and stabilized patients during acute episodes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Educated patients on recovery processes, medication regimens, and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Coordinated referrals and follow-up care to ensure seamless transitions and comprehensive discharge planning.
- Maintained compliance with infection control, safety, and nursing standards.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies to foster competency and adherence to standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2011
Associate of Science -
CCRI
Warwick, RI05-1983
Skills
- Medication management
- Wound care management
- Clinical assessment
- Emergency response
- Patient safety
- Electronic health records
- Nursing supervision
- Team leadership
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
West Shore Health And Rehabilitation Center
05.2018 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Adcare
04.2014 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Westerly Hospital- Emergency Department
02.2006 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science -
CCRI