Lori Pritchett
DELAND,Florida
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Adventhealth Deland
DeLand, FL
06.2022 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Lead Registered Nurse Cardiology Office
Steward Cardiology
Merritt Island, FL
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Arranged corporate and office conferences for company employees and guests.
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
Weekend Nursing Supervisor
Huntington Place Health And Rehab
Rockledge, FL
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Supported nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and fostering continuous improvement.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL05.2005
Certificate of Vocational - LPN
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL12.2003
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL05.2003
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Supply Management
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Infection Control Procedures
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Adventhealth Deland
06.2022 - Current
Lead Registered Nurse Cardiology Office
Steward Cardiology
11.2018 - 06.2022
Weekend Nursing Supervisor
Huntington Place Health And Rehab
01.2015 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
Certificate of Vocational - LPN
Eastern Florida State College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Florida State College
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