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RegisteredNurse

Lorna Brooks

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Seasoned Registered Nurse with extensive experience, adept in medication and IV administration and delivering direct patient care. Demonstrated excellence in patient assessments and a proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care. Skilled in leading teams and improving patient outcomes, with a strong focus on achieving high-quality care standards.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Registered Nurse

HCA
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

HCA
06.2022 - 06.2023

Med Surg unit 25-30 patients. Worked night shifts. Patient ratios 4-7:1. Meditech documentation.

Registered Nurse

Lead Health Staff
07.2021 - 06.2022

Travel nurse company

Registered Nurse

UF Health
03.2011 - 05.2021

Home care

GI Oncology

Telemetry

Charge Nurse

Preceptor

Translator

Registered Nurse

HCA
04.2004 - 03.2011

Orthopedics

Telemetry

Charge Nurse

Preceptor

Registered Nurse

Gainesville Healthcare Center
04.2003 - 04.2004

Long term care

Unit Manager

Registered Nurse

San Pablo Hospital
06.1999 - 10.2002

Telemetry

Charge Nurse

Education

Bachelor In Science Of Nursing - Nursing

University of Puerto Rico Arecibo
Arecibo, PR
05.1999

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

HCA
06.2023 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse

HCA
06.2022 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse

Lead Health Staff
07.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse

UF Health
03.2011 - 05.2021

Registered Nurse

HCA
04.2004 - 03.2011

Registered Nurse

Gainesville Healthcare Center
04.2003 - 04.2004

Registered Nurse

San Pablo Hospital
06.1999 - 10.2002

Bachelor In Science Of Nursing - Nursing

University of Puerto Rico Arecibo
Lorna Brooks