Lori Volk
Killeen,United States
Summary
Certified in BLS and AED. Detailed operating room registered nurse with several years of experience providing proper care to patients before and after procedures. Motivated and calm professional devoted to thoroughly monitoring patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout care continuum. Deeply familiar with standard sterilization protocols and patient-need analysis.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situations that arose during surgery.
- Performed sponge and instrument counts per procedure per facility policy regulations.
- Developed patient care plans based on individual needs and preferences of each patient.
- Coordinated with anesthesiologists regarding pain management strategies prior to, during and after procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment in the operating room at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, tests results and medication administration in the electronic health record system.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller, and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Assisted surgical team in donning sterile gowns, gloves, and masks to maintain a sterile environment.
Student Nurse Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, Texas
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient needs and develop plans of care.
- Educated patients about their health conditions, medications, nutrition, hygiene and other topics related to their well-being.
- Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding the best course of action for each individual patient.
- Assisted with admission, transfer and discharge procedures for patients.
- Adhered to safety regulations when providing bedside care or handling hazardous materials.
- Responded to call lights to assist patients with various care and comfort needs.
- Observed, recorded, and reported changes in patient condition.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
Student Nurse
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Cared for patients in assigned units in line with nursing process and Joint Commission standards.
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
Client Service Representative
Baylor Scott and White
Templer, TX
01.2002 - 02.2017
- Utilizes outside resources, Mayo, ARUP, NMS, TDH and several other outside laboratories.
- Lends support and provides service to the client.
- Provides collection and transportation information about various tests to both internal and external customers.
- Monitors collection information in all sources to ensure accuracy.
- Provides laboratory test results from either the LIS, 4-Medica, or PowerPath to clients.
- Help resolve issues pertaining to samples and paperwork.
- Pack and ship specimens to send out labs.
- Fills out paperwork for specimens to be sent to the designated send out labs.
- Match and put in results that are sent back from send out labs.
- Put in orders for nursing home draws into 4-Medica.
- Puts in ICD-9 codes for surgical pathology.
- Pack and ship specimens to send out labs.
- Match and put in results that are sent back from the send out labs.
- Use Microsoft Word, Passport, Softlis, 3M, Powerpath, 4medica, and EPIC.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05-2022
High School Diploma -
Killeen High School
Killeen, TX05.1998
Skills
- Medication and dosage
- EPIC charting
- Care plan implementation
- Personalized patient assistance
- Vital sign assessment
- Emergency response
- Sterile techniques
- Critical thinking
- Time management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
Student Nurse
Central Texas College
01.2020 - 05.2022
Client Service Representative
Baylor Scott and White
01.2002 - 02.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Killeen High School
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