Lori May
Summary
Seasoned APRN-C with a robust background in Cardiology. Experienced leader as Department Manager and Charge Nurse with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Adept at devising patient-centered treatment plans and enhancing outcomes through education. Proficient in peer to peer authorizations. Skilled in supervising stress tests and interpreting advanced cardiac devices.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN-C
Vero Cardiology
01.2023 - Current
APRN-C
Health First Medical Group Cardiology
02.2009 - 12.2022
Department Manager Cardiology Testing 2011-2020
Clinical Cardiology Providor 2009-2011; 2020-2022
APRN-C
Omni Healthcare Cardiology
10.2007 - 01.2009
Charge Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center Pre/Post Cath Lab
01.2002 - 10.2007
Registered Nurse
Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants
12.1997 - 12.2001
Charge Nurse/CCRN
Hospital Sisters Health System Multi-specialty ICU
05.1990 - 12.1997
Education
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
University Of Central Florida
Orlando07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millikin University
Decatur, IL05.1993
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. John's Hospital School of Nursing
Springfield, IL05.1990
Skills
- Enhances outcomes by educating and guiding patients and family members through diverse diagnoses and treatments
- Devises treatment plans to fit the individual patient's needs, factoring in evidence-based approaches utilizing guideline-directed medical therapy
- Educates patients and their care givers recommending strategies to improve their behaviors and reduce their health risks
- Supervises stress testing including ETT, Exercise and Pharmacologic Nuclear Testing as well as Stress Echocardiography
- Completes physical assessments of patients via face-to-face and remote approaches
- Elevates quality of clinical care delivery by assisting with staff reviews and contributing advanced practice expertise in team meetings
- Establishes accurate diagnoses by examining patients, reviewing data and interpreting results
- Accurately documents patient histories, current health and diagnoses in electronic medical records system
- Performs peer to peer authorizations for testing, procedures and pharmaceuticals
- Monitors and interprets remote Pacemaker/AICD/Loop Recorder devices
Certification
- Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner credentialed by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- ACLS/BLS certified by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Timeline
APRN-C
Vero Cardiology
01.2023 - Current
APRN-C
Health First Medical Group Cardiology
02.2009 - 12.2022
APRN-C
Omni Healthcare Cardiology
10.2007 - 01.2009
Charge Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center Pre/Post Cath Lab
01.2002 - 10.2007
Registered Nurse
Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants
12.1997 - 12.2001
Charge Nurse/CCRN
Hospital Sisters Health System Multi-specialty ICU
05.1990 - 12.1997
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
University Of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millikin University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. John's Hospital School of Nursing
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