Lori McElroy
Registered Nurse
Silverton,OR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
Silverton, Oregon
06.2003 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Oregon Plastic Surgeons
Silveton, Oregon
05.2007 - 03.2011
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR 05.2001 -
Skills
Wound care
Emergency response
Chart updating
Data collection
Medication and IV administration
Care planning
Patient management
Patient education and counseling
Compassion and empathy
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervised team of 14 staff members as a Relief Charge Nurse
- Achieved decreased waiting times by completing throughput with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved expert Triage Nurse by completing training and testing
- Dedicated Nurse preceptor to Nursing students and new staff.
Certification
Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oregon Plastic Surgeons
05.2007 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
06.2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Chemeketa Community College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University