Lori Rivet
Mandeville,LA
Summary
CWOCN/ RN BSN with more than 25 years of clinical and leadership experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings- including medical- surgical nursing and critical care areas and 10 years in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills- able to work productively both independently and in group settings. Experienced in training new employees with emphasis on company ethics, as well as, importance of patient advocacy and experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Wound Care Coordinator- CWOCN
University Medical Center New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
12.2019 - Current
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs and ancillary staff.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss and devise well-coordinated treatment plans.
- Contributed to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
CWOCN- WOC Department
North Oaks Health System
Hammond, LA
04.2008 - 12.2019
Staff/Charge Registered Nurse- Intermediate Care
North Oaks Health System
Hammond, LA
02.2006 - 04.2008
Staff Registered Nurse; Clinical Coordinator
North Oaks OB/GYN
Hammond, LA
05.1998 - 02.2006
Staff/Charge Registered Nurse-Surgical Services
North Oaks Health System
Hammond, LA
12.1995 - 05.1998
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.1995
Skills
- Organization
- Staff leadership
- Team collaboration
- Employee orientation
- Process improvement
- Case assessment with recommendations
- Patient relations- education and counseling
- Nurse Leadership
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Department Administration
- Project oversight
Additional Information
- Shared Governance- Chairperson for Pressure Injury Task Force
- Quality and Safety Council
- UMC representative- System Pressure Injury Task Force
- UMC representative- EPIC Wound Care Governance: Subject Matter Expert(SME)
- Site Coordinator for NDNQI Survey
- Nursing Clinical Ladder STEPS Program
- ANA; LSNA- member
- NPIAP- National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel
- WOCN Society- Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society
Certification
- CWOCN- Emory University
- BLS- American Heart Association/ Basic Life Support
- New Orleans District Nurses Association- Direct Care Award for Healthcare Environments (5/2022)
- UMCNO- DAISY award (5/2022)
Timeline
RN Wound Care Coordinator- CWOCN
University Medical Center New Orleans
12.2019 - Current
CWOCN- WOC Department
North Oaks Health System
04.2008 - 12.2019
Staff/Charge Registered Nurse- Intermediate Care
North Oaks Health System
02.2006 - 04.2008
Staff Registered Nurse; Clinical Coordinator
North Oaks OB/GYN
05.1998 - 02.2006
Staff/Charge Registered Nurse-Surgical Services
North Oaks Health System
12.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Similar Profiles
Ashley RosenberryAshley Rosenberry
Registered Nurse (RN) at University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) at University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health
ANNE RIVAS-TORNABENEANNE RIVAS-TORNABENE
Staff RN at University Medical Center New Orleans – Trauma ICUStaff RN at University Medical Center New Orleans – Trauma ICU
Diana Gomez-ArguetaDiana Gomez-Argueta
RN Clinical Supervisor at University Medical Center Of New OrleansRN Clinical Supervisor at University Medical Center Of New Orleans
Mia RussoMia Russo
Qualified Babysitter at Self EmployedQualified Babysitter at Self Employed
Maria TusaMaria Tusa
Secretary/Bookkeeper/Office Manager at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Latin Mass Community ChapelSecretary/Bookkeeper/Office Manager at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Latin Mass Community Chapel