Lori Willis

• Manage a team of participants including, phone triage, performing assessments, creating individualized careplans, and education of disease processes.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to help provide the needs for our senior population with other disciplines.
• Monitor labs as ordered and report abnormals to PCP and follow through as needed.
• Follow through with PCP orders and assist as needed.

• Manage a team of patients, Including triaging, monitoring labs and treat as per ordered. Work as a team with field nurses to ensure patients are getting necessary support.
• Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.

• Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
• Perform different kinds of stress testing, such as Treadmill test, Nuclear stress test, Chemical stress, and Echo bubble studies.
• Monitor results of testing performed in office and reported findings to physician and initiated appropriate nursing actions as directed.
• Scheduling cardiology procedures, obtained prior authorization and precertification.
• Education, counseling and advice to patients about preventive care and disease process.

• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients (including medication, IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

• Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
• Assisted physician with hospital rounding including discharge preparations, referral to outside sources, and health education.

• Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care.
• Perform different kinds of stress testing, such as Treadmill test, Nuclear stress test, Chemical stress, and Echo bubble studies.
• Monitor results of testing including Coumadin/Lipid management performed and reported findings to physician and initiated appropriate nursing actions as directed.
• Education, counseling and advice to patients about preventive care and disease process.

• Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

• Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
• Perform different kinds of stress testing, such as Treadmill test, Nuclear stress test, and chemical stress
• Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
• Help assist with the Coumadin Clinic

• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Transitioned from LPN to RN in June 1993

I have hospital experience in areas of orthopedics, neurology, oncology, telemetry, and ICU.