Lori Hurst
Graham
Summary
With extensive experience in emergency departments at Valley Medical and MultiCare, I have a solid background in emergency care and I excel in patient assessments and providing compassionate care. Skilled in medication administration and emergency triage, I've significantly improved patient condition monitoring and treatment outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley Medical
10.2011 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MultiCare
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one's care.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Highline College
Seattle, WA06-2019
Skills
- EKGs
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma nursing
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Emergency triage
- Patient condition monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MultiCare
06.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley Medical
10.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Highline College
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