- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
Lorraine M. Gibbons
Franklin,MA
Summary
Licensed nursing professional, newly graduated Registered nurse, skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse
Bi-County Collaborative
Franklin, MA
09.2015 - Current
- Classroom Nurse: Six Students Under My Care Currently
- Direct student care not limited to ADL’s, repositioning, diapering, application of orthotic devices and/or splints
- Medication administration including Emergency seizure medication, G and J Tube, Inhalations, Topicals
- G-Tube Bolus and Continuous Feedings via Infinity or Joey Pumps
- Chest PT, Nasal-Oral Suctioning, G-tube Venting & Farrell Bags
- Passive Range of Motion
- Nursing Assessments; Vital Signs, Auscultate Lungs, Bowel Sounds and Skin Checks
- Ordering of medical and classroom supplies
- Straight Catheterization
- Seizure management
- Infinite Campus Medical Record System
- Exceptional communication/collaboration with parents/guardians, physicians, therapists, teachers and support staff
- Health Care Summaries, Individual Health Care Plans, Lockdown Plans, Emergency Plans, Customized Seizure Logs
- CPR and BLS Certified, March 2023
- Student Academics; AAC talking devices, Eye gaze, Behavior Plans and Data Collection
- Jordan Jackson Elementary School, Mansfield, MA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wrentham Development Center
Wrentham, MA
06.2010 - 09.2015
- Direct resident care/assessments, Vital Signs, Medication administration including injections, Insulin, Fentanyl patches, ABR Gel, Morphine (Buccal), Oral, rectal, J-tube and G-tube, Influenza Vaccine, injections via IM/SQ, Seizure Assessment/Administration of Ativan
- Wound care, Incident / Accident reporting
- Manage chest therapy equipment, Cleaning of medical equipment
- Foley catheter insertion, Care with flushes of suprapubic tubes and maintenance
- Tracheostomy care, Trach suction
- Doctor’s orders, Ordering of medical supplies, Pharmacy stock and prescription medication
Dietary Aid/Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Healthcare, Franklin Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Franklin, MA
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Licensed Practical Nurse: November 2009-August 2010
Clinical Research Associate/Coordinator
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
04.2006 - 08.2008
Certified Medical Assistant
Massachusetts General Hospital, Gillette Center for Gynecology Oncology
Boston, MA
06.2001 - 04.2006
Education
Associate of Science - LPN-RN Bridge Program
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA01-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School
Franklin, MA06-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Vital signs
- Infection control
- Documentation accuracy
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Pediatric care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
Certification
Registered Nurse, January 2026
Licensed Practical Nursing, June 2009
Certified Medical Assistant, June 1998
American Heart Association, Basic Life Support, February 2025
Interests
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse
Bi-County Collaborative
09.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wrentham Development Center
06.2010 - 09.2015
Dietary Aid/Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Healthcare, Franklin Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2008 - 08.2010
Clinical Research Associate/Coordinator
Massachusetts General Hospital
04.2006 - 08.2008
Certified Medical Assistant
Massachusetts General Hospital, Gillette Center for Gynecology Oncology
06.2001 - 04.2006
Associate of Science - LPN-RN Bridge Program
Massasoit Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School