Lori Hunter
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Raymondville,MO
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Experienced Obstetrics Nurse with 16 years in maternal and infant care. Provided post-childbirth coaching on breastfeeding and infant care while monitoring women during labor and recognizing emergencies. Skilled in EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to quality care and effective management of multiple priorities.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 8 Months- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, documenting changes in condition accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care during labor, ensuring maternal and fetal well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized birth plans for patients.
RNC
26 Years 4 Months- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physicians in planned and emergency Cesarean sections, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as pre-eclampsia.
- Assessed patient histories and current symptoms to inform care decisions and improve patient management.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored lab results and ultrasound findings, providing mothers with guidance on pregnancy stages to enhance understanding and preparedness.
- Reduced risk of infection by sterilizing tools and overseeing housekeeping standards for treatment rooms, labor and delivery and waiting areas.
Clinical Instructor
1 Year- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on a weekly basis.
- Developed instructional presentations to clearly communicate coursework goals and align student learning objectives.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on a weekly basis.
- Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
- Enhanced student performance through regular assessments and targeted feedback on clinical skills and knowledge.
- Developed and implemented innovative clinical training programs for nursing students.
- Mentored and evaluated students in real-world clinical settings, enhancing practical skills.
RN
14 Years 9 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices for patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Care coordination in Long Term care with coding for Medicare reimbursement
- Delivered high-quality patient care across multiple units in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Patient care
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Time Management
IV medication administration
Clinical Instruction
Patient evaluations
Training and Development
Medication delivery
Medication and IV delivery
IV preparation
Patient observation
Wound management
IV therapy
Training and Development
Certification
- RNC OB
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Phelps Health
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Instructor
Southwest Baptist University
08.2024 - 08.2025Read More
RN
Citizens Memorial Hospital
06.2005 - 03.2020Read More
RNC
Mercy Hospital Springfield
05.2000 - CurrentRead More
Bolivar Tech
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
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Personal Information
Title: RNC