Lori Vidrine
Terrytown,LA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Touro Infirmary
1401 Foucher St. New Orleans LA., 70114
05.1982 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored patients'' respiratory status closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and diligent hand hygiene practices.
- Mentored new nurses in the NICU, fostering a supportive environment for learning and professional growth.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Education
No Degree - Pre Nursing
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LADiploma - Nursing
Touro School of Nursing
05-1982
Skills
- Family-centered care
- Premature infant care
- Developmental care
- Intravenous therapy
- Phototherapy
- Neonatal transport
- Oxygen therapy
- Nutritional support
- Problem-solving abilities
- Blood transfusion
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Education
- Vitals monitoring
- IV setup
- Patient care planning
- End of life care
- Professionalism
- Taking vitals
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Cardiac monitors
- Palliative Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Cultural Competency
- Sanitation
- Family advocacy
- Acute care expertise
- Point of care testing
- Biohazard Disposal
- Evaluations
- Medical team collaboration
- Multi-tasking
- Communication Skills
- Care prioritization
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics.
- STABLE certification
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Touro Infirmary
05.1982 - Current
No Degree - Pre Nursing
Delgado Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Touro School of Nursing