Lori Rohrer
Mount Joy,PA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Infusion Nurse
Penn Home Infusion Therapy
06.2017 - Current
- Performed infusion and patient assessments and monitored patient response to fulfill emergency needs and provide psychosocial support.
- Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Cardiac, Heart Failure
Lancaster General Hospital
06.2002 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA05.2002
Skills
- PICC Lines
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Medical Histories
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Supply Management
- EMR Systems
- Patient Admission
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- IV Administration
- Heart Failure
- Central Venous Lines
- Intravenous Procedures
- Patient Interaction
Certification
Current CPR certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Home Infusion Nurse
Penn Home Infusion Therapy
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Cardiac, Heart Failure
Lancaster General Hospital
06.2002 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
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