Lori Stoddard
RN BSN
Katy,Texas
Summary
Accomplished RN Floor Nurse with a proven track record at Texas Childrens Hospital, showcasing expertise in compassionate care. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction through personalized care plans and being comfortable with treatments. Consistent "Caught You Caring" patient compliments, something patients can write for a nurse who went "above and beyond".
Daisy award nominee x 2.
Consistent at meticulous medication management, leading to a significant reduction in medication errors. Extremely successful in fostering strong relationships between patients, families, and healthcare teams through clear communication and critical thinking. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Skilled at communicating on patients' levels and helping each feel "heard".
Student nurse, new graduate, and Capstone successful preceptor multiple times.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Texas Childrens Hospital
10.2017 - Current
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Postpartum/Nursery environment.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
RN Floor Nurse
Houston Methodist
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Utilized Epic to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Postpartum environment.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.1991
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Student Precepting
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Clinical judgment
Accomplishments
Exceptional patient care recognized through patient surveys, manager rounding, and verbal appreciation. Consistent "Caught you Caring" patient recognition. Daisy award nominee x 2.
Motivated and effective preceptor multiple times; student nurse, new graduate hires, and Capstone student. All preceptees very competent at end of preceptorship, also extreme thankfulness from all for the teaching and mentoring they received. 2 new graduate nurses and the Capstone student have taken RN jobs and have been extremely successfiul. Capstone student, even as a new hire, was asked to be a preceptor due to her ability and professionalism.
Certified in BLS, NRP.
Certification
Current Texas/multistate license
BLS
NRP
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Texas Childrens Hospital
10.2017 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Houston Methodist
07.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Current Texas/multistate license
BLS
NRP
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