Lorraine Gaines RN
Bridgeton,NJ
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Substance use disorder. Recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and compassionate care. Proven ability to lead nursing teams, implement infection control measures, and conduct thorough patient assessments, ensuring optimal recovery and satisfaction in diverse healthcare settings.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Bridgeton, NJ
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Golden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Salem, NJ
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms..
- Supervised floor nurses and CNAs
Registered Nurse
Salem Hospital
Salem, NJ
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ08-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy, emotional awareness
- Long-term care
- Supply restocking, ordering medication,completing inventory on medical necessities
- IV setup, Intravenous therapy
- Physical assessments
- Nursing staff leadership
- Intake and discharge
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented a new protocol to monitor infections and responses to antibiotic treatment which lead to an overall compliance increase in documentation.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Identified and address learning gaps in nursing skills leading to more confident nurses, competent nursing and over all improvement in patient care
Accomplished
Certification
Associate degree in Science
BLS
CPR
CPI
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Summit Behavioral Healthcare
05.2022 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Salem Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Golden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2016 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College