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Lori Unkel

Battle Creek,NE

Summary

Dedicated registered nurse with twelve years of experience caring for patients within a clinical setting at Yankton Medical Clinic ENT. Dedicated to providing quality care within specialty team environment. Proficient in updating charts, communicating with team members and families to optimize patient care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Yankton Medical Clinic ENT
Norfolk, NE
06.2013 - Current
  • Evaluated patients in a clinic setting and reported off to physician.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations postoperatively, promoting recovery and caregiver confidence.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Utilized computerized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources for additional assistance or continued care.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Performed phone triage assessments of patients in a clinic setting.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, clinic policies and standards of care.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Registered Nurse

Faith Regional Health Services
Norfolk, NE
10.2012 - 06.2013
  • Clinical nurse within Advanced Wound Center.

Registered Nurse

Countryside Nursing Home
Madison, NE
07.2012 - 05.2013
  • Charge nurse.

Education

Bachelor's of Nursing - Practical Nursing

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Lincoln, NE
05-2012

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Teamwork
  • Electronic health records
  • Effective communication
  • Infection control
  • Patient education
  • Clinical documentation

Affiliations

  • Active church member
  • Mother of 3 young children

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Yankton Medical Clinic ENT
06.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

Faith Regional Health Services
10.2012 - 06.2013

Registered Nurse

Countryside Nursing Home
07.2012 - 05.2013

Bachelor's of Nursing - Practical Nursing

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Lori Unkel