Lori LaPlume

• Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• Maintained compliance with health regulations and facility policies during care delivery.
• Adhered strictly to safety protocols while providing medical treatments in a secure environment.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of travel nurse duties.
• Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control procedures.
• Documented patient information obtained from nursing assessment, physician orders, laboratory results and patient responses to treatments in the electronic health record system.
• Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, monitored patients for reactions or side effects, and provided education on medication use.

• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Administered oral and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.

Conduct triage care for Seriously Mentally Ill inmates to determine direction of medical treatment. Collaborate with Providers from multiple disciplines to ensure continuity of care for all inmates.

• Work independently as only Registered Nurse on SMI Unit. Supervise LPN's and CNA's.
• Health assessment/Screening for inmate sick calls.
• Respond to emergencies, stabilize inmate and refer/transfer to the appropriate healthcare setting.
• Perform wound care. Assess and document stages of healing in EMR. Remove staples and sutures.
• Perform EKG's, IV therapy, Phlebotomy, SVN treatments, blood glucose checks, and assist Providers with surgical procedures.
• Administer medications, PPDs, IM injections, SQ injections, vaccines.
• Set up a 64 single cell quarantine wing. Managed care of COVID-19 positive inmates from all other prison yards during pandemic.
• Collaborate with security staff and other disciplines within a complex, fast paced environment.
• Complete inmate assessments post hospitalization and specialist appointments and scheduled follow-up appointments with facility providers

• Provide education, evaluation, and preparation for patients prior to procedures. Deliver nursing care to meet adult and pediatric patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologist and surgeons on a regular basis to ensure safe care of patients. Obtain consents, transcribe orders and carry them out in a time efficient manner.
• Perform airway assessment and management, cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, pulse oximeter, and level of consciousness in the immediate post-operative phase.
• Educate client and responsible party of post-operative instruction, including infection, complications, preventative measures, and medication administration. Provide next day follow up to all patients and address any questions and concerns.

• Oversaw patient care as the Change Nurse, directed patient follow-up and addressed patient concerns.
• Gauged the gravity and the status of their condition to properly designate assignments.
• Conducted full-cycle nursing care throughout the entire labor and delivery process.
• Provided special attention to high risk antenatal patients comprised of those with the following conditions, diabetes, hypertension, substance abuse, placenta previa, multiple fetuses, preterm labor and fetal demise.
• Instituted comprehensive assessment processes to accurately gather patient and medication history and create the most effective care plan.
• Acted as a resource in psychological and social support for the patient and family from a variety of demographics.
• Identified the need for additional lab tests, delivered the request, and provided a thorough explanation of the results to ensure total comprehension.