Lori Roach
Temecula,California
Summary
Dynamic Nurse with extensive experience in the US Navy, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Achieved significant reductions in hospital-acquired infections through effective infection control measures. Known for compassionate care and strong clinical judgment, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
US Navy
San Diego
2000 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in high-pressure environments.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans alongside multidisciplinary teams.
- Conducted routine assessments to ensure compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
- Educated patients on treatment protocols, promoting adherence and understanding of care processes.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts, ensuring timely interventions during critical situations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and guidance.
- Refined clinical procedures to improve patient outcomes and streamline operational efficiency.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nurse
South Plains College
Levelland, TX01-1994
Skills
Medication administration
Medication and IV administration
Patient care
Direct patient care
Patient assessment
Clinical documentation
Patient education
Infection control
Clinical judgment
Patient management
Compassionate care
Healthcare ethics
Family education
Mental health care
Diabetes management
Disease prevention
Licensed by state nursing board
Home health care
Geriatric care
Community health
Seizure management
Palliative care
Tracheostomy care
Triage assessment
Nursing assessments
Phlebotomy techniques
Medication reconciliation
End-of-life care
Patient advocacy
Inpatient care
Discharge planning
Outpatient care
Telemetry and advanced cardiac care
Patient safety monitoring
Direct nursing care
IV therapy management
Medical chart management
Discharge coordination
Catheter maintenance
Policy and procedure compliance
Clinical risk assessment
Gastrostomy tube care
Charting medication administration
Nasogastric tube insertion
Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
NG tube insertion
Workflow and patient management
Patient assessment and care
HIPAA protocol adherence
Patient rights advocacy
Patient assessments
Patient monitoring
Compassion and empathy
Taking vitals
Collecting vitals
Wound care
Relationship building
IV setup
Patient education and counseling
Professional bedside manner
Complex Problem-solving
Medication distribution
Intake and discharge
Strong clinical judgment
Patient evaluation
Timeline
Nurse
US Navy
2000 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nurse
South Plains College