Lori Mapes RN
Jackson
Summary
Accomplished and experienced Registered Nurse who spearheaded projects and led teams at Adena Regional Medical Center through unit leadership committee, while demonstrating exceptional leadership and PCC experience. Proven track record in improving healthcare operations and patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and collaborative team management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
Adena Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
Staff RN - ED
Adena Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and close collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and conducting regular health assessments.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
RN Staff Nurse 2NE - Charge RN
Adena Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Maintained infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Staff RN
Fairfield Medical Center
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
Director of Nursing
HCR ManorCare Corporate
06.2010 - 09.2016
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- QA and UR for survey readiness for all buildings in Southeast Division.
Staff RN- Med-surg 3A - Charge Nurse
Adena Regional Medical Center
02.2008 - 05.2010
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH06.1998
Skills
- PCC experience
- Conditions Assessment
- QA experience
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
TNCC
Accucath trained
Timeline
Staff Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
Adena Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Staff RN - ED
Adena Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2023
RN Staff Nurse 2NE - Charge RN
Adena Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 05.2023
Staff RN
Fairfield Medical Center
11.2017 - 08.2018
Director of Nursing
HCR ManorCare Corporate
06.2010 - 09.2016
Staff RN- Med-surg 3A - Charge Nurse
Adena Regional Medical Center
02.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Hocking College