Lori Reh
Bridgewater,NJ
Summary
Seasoned infusion nurse with 42 years of experience. Handles patient case files to identify home infusion needs, prepare necessary medications and equipment for home visits and administer treatments. Dedicated professional helping patients achieve health from comfort of homes.
Extensive skill set in pediatric and adult infusion, and teaching.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Infusion
American Outcomes Management
Nyack, NY
07.2020 - Current
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis , treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on company policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion for pediatric and adult patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Option Care
Eatontown, NJ
09.2007 - 01.2020
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Staff Nurse
PromptCare Companies
Clark, NJ
09.1993 - 08.2007
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Union County College
Cranford, NJ05.1980
Diploma in Nursing -
Muhlenberg Hospital School of Nursing
Plainfield, NJ05.1980
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Union NJ06.1976
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Direct Patient Care
- Central line maintenance and care
Certification
- PICC/Midline certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Infusion
American Outcomes Management
07.2020 - Current
Infusion Registered Nurse
Option Care
09.2007 - 01.2020
Staff Nurse
PromptCare Companies
09.1993 - 08.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Union County College
Diploma in Nursing -
Muhlenberg Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Union High School
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