Lori Shoultz-McElveen
North Vernon,IN
Summary
Accomplished RN with extensive experience across emergency, hospice, and mental health care, notably at Community Hospital North. Excelled in roles requiring critical care expertise and exceptional organizational skills. Proven track record in improving patient care standards and adept in EMR Systems. Skilled in managing diverse patient populations and leading teams to achieve healthcare excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Med/Surg ER
Community Hospital North
Indianapolis, IN
10.2021 - Current
- Med Surge staff nurse for 1 year then transferred to the Emergency Department where I continue to work as a staff nurse.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted daily rounds to check on patients' status and administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
RN Staff Nurse/Supervisor
Options Behavioral Health System
Indianapolis, IN
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Worked as a staff nurse on an assigned unit taking care of patients with severe mental disorders and drug issues
- This includes working with patients from 12 years of age and up
- Worked as hospital supervisor at times which entails: being in charge of the whole hospital and staffing
Director of Nursing
Landmark Recovery
Indianapolis, IN
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with opening-up a new detox facility for commercial insurance
- Became Medicaid approved and passed JACO survey
- Worked as a floor nurse and Director of Nursing for the first 4 months
- Managed staff and assisted with educating on the detox process and programming used
- Maintained appropriate documentation and regulations
- Communicated with physicians, therapist, nurse practitioners, and patients regarding their care
- Notify the appropriate authorities in emergency situation to maintain safety for patient, family, and employee safety
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Fairbanks Detox Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Supervise/manage nursing staff to assure safe, competent, and adequate patient care
- Communicate with physicians, nurse practitioners, dietary, housekeeping, and maintenance
- Assign staff to the appropriate area and tasks to provide safe patient care
- Notify the appropriate authorities in an emergency situation to maintain patient, family, and employee safety
- Assess/administer medications to maintain patients care and comfort
Respiratory Registered Nurse
Especially Kidz
Shelbyville, IN
08.2009 - 01.2011
- Responsible for the medical care of ventilator dependent tracheal patients
- Monitored respiratory health and logged progress/concerns
- Oversaw the administering of medications via inhalation
Registered Nurse
St. V. Jennings Emergency Room
North Vernon, IN
01.2002 - 11.2008
- Take care of patients with non-emergent and emergent health situations
- Arrange for patient transfers to the appropriate outside facilities and specialty areas
- Monitor patient for both emotional and physical health
- Notify the appropriate authorities in regard to patients, family, and employee safety issues
Registered Nurse
Hospice of South Central Indiana
Columbus, IN
04.1999 - 03.2008
- In home hospice care
- Provide case management services
- Educate patient/family of disease processes
- Monitor/support patients and family in regards to emotional and physical health
Registered Nurse/Shift Coordinator
Columbus Regional Hospital
Columbus, IN
08.1996 - 04.1999
- Coordinate/Assign staff to the appropriate assignments to meet patient needs
- Responsible for the care of post-surgery and acute care patients
- Administer medications, assess, follow plan of care, and collaborate with the nursing team
- Notify the physician as needed to maintain safe and adequate patient care
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Ivy Tech College
Madison, IN08.1998
Certificate - Nursing
Ivy Tech College
Madison, IN08.1996
Diploma -
Jennings County High School
North Vernon, IN05.1992
Skills
- Hospice Care
- Very organized
- Managed Care
- Venipuncture
- Epic
- EMR Systems
- Home Care
- Home Health
- Documentation
- Emergency response
- ICU Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Documentation review
- Medication administration
- Consultation
- Triage
- Nurse Management
- JavaScript
- Microsoft Excel
- Work scheduling
- Critical Care Experience
- Management
- RN
- ICD-10
- Case Management
- Addiction counseling
- Intake
- Administrative functions
- MDS
- Injection administration
- Web Services
- Phlebotomy
- Infection Control Training
- Hospital Experience
- Laboratory Experience
- Vital Signs
Certification
- PALS Certification, 01/01/25 to 04/30/25
- ACLS Certification, 01/01/25 to 04/30/25
- BLS RQCertification 01/01/25 to 04/30/2025
Nursinglicenses
RN
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
RN Med/Surg ER
Community Hospital North
10.2021 - Current
RN Staff Nurse/Supervisor
Options Behavioral Health System
08.2021 - 09.2022
Director of Nursing
Landmark Recovery
08.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Fairbanks Detox Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2019
Respiratory Registered Nurse
Especially Kidz
08.2009 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
St. V. Jennings Emergency Room
01.2002 - 11.2008
Registered Nurse
Hospice of South Central Indiana
04.1999 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse/Shift Coordinator
Columbus Regional Hospital
08.1996 - 04.1999
Associates Degree - Nursing
Ivy Tech College
Certificate - Nursing
Ivy Tech College
Diploma -
Jennings County High School
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