Lorie Petty
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Ability Connection
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
School Nurse
Flint Academy
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
Health Services Coordinator
Hardin County Board Of DD
09.1994 - 03.2016
- Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.
- Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
- Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
- Managed team schedule and workflow between jobs.
- Developed and maintained electronic record management systems to analyze and process data.
- Tracked and evaluated statistical data on healthcare activities to make effective program decisions.
- Recruited, oriented and trained healthcare staff members.
- Provided in-depth support to executive staff in regards to healthcare programs and administration.
- Analyzed current programs to determine effectiveness.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Lima Technical College
Lima, OhNursing Science
Saint Josephs School Of Nursing
Maine, USASkills
- Nursing Protocols
- Risk Management
- Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Team Supervision
- Patient Education
- Medical Equipment Services
- Discharge and Transfer Procedures
- Nursing Ethics
- Public Speaking
- Budget Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Care Planning
- Staff Evaluations
- Disease Control
- Family Support
- Program Development
- Leadership and Guidance
- Professional Development
- Establish Policies
- Organizational Goal Development
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Ability Connection
08.2021 - Current
School Nurse
Flint Academy
08.2016 - 03.2020
Health Services Coordinator
Hardin County Board Of DD
09.1994 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Lima Technical College
Nursing Science
Saint Josephs School Of Nursing
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