Lori Kirkpatrick

Assisted pain management team in collaborating care for cancer patients in clinical area. Primarily educated patients, wrote prescriptions, triaged patients needs to other physicians, and assisted with pain management procedures.

Directed pre-operative surgical care for children and adults, ensuring optimal patient readiness. Oversaw anesthesia support, implementing numerous regional blocks to enhance patient comfort. Managed pharmaceutical procurement for the surgical center, maintaining compliance and efficiency. Supervised safety officer functions, including material data sheets and policy revisions. Coordinated scheduling for a team of over 20 physicians, optimizing workflow. Led the endoscopy department, managing sedation protocols, pre-operative and post-operative procedures, sterilization, and emergency response systems.

I started this job as an LPN, but worked a variety of areas throughout the years. Such as Med-Surg, Emergency Department, family services, and endoscopy.

Engaged in cross-departmental teamwork within the hospital, contributing to pre-op, PACU, mental health, and med-surg operations while facilitating pain management for epidural blocks.

Led initiatives to support teen mothers in pregnancy prevention program. Coordinated care with multidisciplinary team to enhance service delivery. Acted as personal nurse for pediatric psychiatrist, ensuring quality patient care.