Lori Orzech
Brooklyn,Ohio
Summary
Skilled and efficient nurse leader committed to demonstrating the Cleveland Clinic Values and leading a team to deliver safe, high-quality patient and family centered nursing care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager, Invasive Cardiology
Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio
12.2016 - Current
- Work under the direction of the Nurse Manager to assist in all aspects of running the Invasive Cardiology Department
- Facilitates communication and collaboration among service lines within the department
- Supervises and participates in the daily delivery of patient care throughout the department
- Prepares staffing schedules and daily work assignments assuring adequate coverage and proper staffing mix
- Participates in interviewing, selecting, and evaluating the performance of employees and assists in orienting new staff members, and ensuring staff remain competent
- Alerts nurse manager of significant clinical or other performance issues while adhering to Cleveland Clinic, Nursing Institute, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
Cardiology, Care Advocate Heart Failure
Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio
11.2012 - 12.2016
- Provide patient and family centered heart failure education
- Review core measures and documentation for the heart failure patient population
- Assist floor staff and case management in providing a seamless transition of care after an acute care stay
- Reduced readmission rates for heart failure patients
- Planned and implemented process improvements including the addition of Shared Medical Appointments
Staff Nurse RN, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio
07.2010 - 11.2012
- Provide care for patients with congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, postoperative care for patients after coronary by-pass grafting, and after cardiac and renal stenting
- Prepare patients for surgical and radiological procedures
- Initiate and maintain intravenous therapy
- Accurately obtain and document patient assessments, treatments, and evaluations
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development
Staff Nurse RN, Heart Clinic
Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2008 - 07.2010
- Outpatient clinic specializing in heart failure, anticoagulation support, women’s preventative heart disease, and anemia management
- Provide patient and family centered heart failure education, as well as education of anticoagulation therapy
- Responsible for assessment and education, intravenous medication administration, and Coumadin dosing per guidelines.
Staff Nurse RN, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio
07.2006 - 05.2008
Staff Nurse LPN, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio
01.1999 - 07.2006
Staff Nurse, LPN, Medical/Surgical
Parma Community General Hospital
Parma, Ohio
05.1998 - 12.1998
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio04.2014
Associate of Applied Science, ADN -
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio05.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Central School of Practical Nursing
Cleveland, Ohio04.1998
Accomplishments
Dedicated and patient-focused registered nurse with proven strengths in ambulatory, acute, preventative, and transitional patient care. Experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager, charge nurse, primary and secondary coach. Completed the Aspiring Leader, Harnessing Potential, and ANM Fellowship programs, as well as Team Stepps Training, Human Resources Fundamentals for Managers, Basic Strategies for New Nurse Leaders, and Shared Governance Boot Camp. AHA Cleveland Heart Walk site lead, Straight From the Heart and Nurse’s Week committee volunteer. Community volunteer ~ Holy Name High School and St Bridget of Kildare Parish. Nominee for Nursing Excellence and Nursing Leadership Awards.
References
- Gwen Print, MSN, RN, Senior Director, Cardiovascular Services, Fairview Hospital, 18101 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44111, 216-476-7242, gwprin@ccf.org
- Traci Sustersic, MSN, RN, Nurse Manager, Invasive Cardiology, Fairview Hospital, 18101 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44111, 216-476-7154, trsust@ccf.org
- Theresa Chambers, BSN, RN, Assistant Nurse Manager, Parkview II, Fairview Hospital, 18101 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44111, 216-889-6420, thcham@ccf.org
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager, Invasive Cardiology
Fairview Hospital
12.2016 - Current
Cardiology, Care Advocate Heart Failure
Fairview Hospital
11.2012 - 12.2016
Staff Nurse RN, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Fairview Hospital
07.2010 - 11.2012
Staff Nurse RN, Heart Clinic
Fairview Hospital
05.2008 - 07.2010
Staff Nurse RN, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Fairview Hospital
07.2006 - 05.2008
Staff Nurse LPN, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Fairview Hospital
01.1999 - 07.2006
Staff Nurse, LPN, Medical/Surgical
Parma Community General Hospital
05.1998 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science, ADN -
Cuyahoga Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Central School of Practical Nursing