LORRAINE SAVAGE
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Triage, excelling in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to enhance care outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Recognized for implementing infection control measures and mentoring junior staff, fostering a culture of excellence in patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Triage
Omaha, Nebraska
04.2026 - Current
- Travel Nurse at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee on Medical, Surgical, and Trauma unit. Providing care and support to patient’s with multiple injuries. Administering medications, dressing changes, tube feedings, catheter insertion, IV insertion, and other nursing interventions.
REGISTERED NURSE
Concentric
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2026 - Current
- Provided medical, surgical, trauma, and orthopedic care across various hospital settings as travel nurse.
REGISTERED NURSE
Cariant Health Partners
Omaha, NE
10.2022 - 12.2025
REGISTERED NURSE
Day One Staffing
Madeira Beach, Florida
07.2022 - 10.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Lake Nona Medical Center, HCA
Lake Nona, Florida
01.2022 - 07.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Osceola Regional Medical Center, HCA
Kissimmee, FL
11.1997 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Performed physical assessments to monitor for improvement or decline in patient status.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures in a rehabilitation facility.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- 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.
REGISTERED NURSE
Southern Oaks Nursing Center
St. Cloud, Florida
12.1996 - 11.1997
REGISTERED NURSE
The Veranda, Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Orlando, Florida
09.1995 - 12.1996
REGISTERED NURSE
Magnolia Manor Of Inman
Inman, SC
05.1994 - 06.1995
- Assisted in patient assessments and medication administration.
- Supported treatment procedures, including tube feedings, wound care, and blood sugar checks.
- Facilitated collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and address daily living activities.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Grady H. Hipp Nursing Center
Greenville, SC
01.1990 - 05.1994
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for enhanced patient assessment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skills development and ensuring compliance with best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe healthcare environment.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Served as a relief charge nurse.
- Served as unit manager. Delegated tasks to LPN's and CNA's to ensure coverage of patient care.
- Provided work schedules for LPN's and CNA's.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment plans effectively.
- Oversaw night shift operations for a 320-bed sub-acute nursing facility.
- Assisted in managing disciplinary actions for night shift employees. Supported hiring and termination processes.
- Managed unit emergencies and coordinated the transfer of critically ill patients to hospitals.
- Facilitated implementation of comprehensive documentation protocols for patient transfers.
- Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations to uphold industry standards.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns promptly.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
01.1988 - 12.1989
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Self Memorial Hospital
Greenwood, SC
01.1986 - 12.1987
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
Newberry, SC
08.1985 - 12.1986
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
COAssociate of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC 08.1990 - 05.1994
Practical Nursing -
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SCSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Tube feedings
- Catheter insertion and care
- Blood administration
Certification
BLS and NIHSS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Triage
04.2026 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Concentric
01.2026 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Cariant Health Partners
10.2022 - 12.2025
REGISTERED NURSE
Day One Staffing
07.2022 - 10.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Lake Nona Medical Center, HCA
01.2022 - 07.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Osceola Regional Medical Center, HCA
11.1997 - 12.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
Southern Oaks Nursing Center
12.1996 - 11.1997
REGISTERED NURSE
The Veranda, Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.1995 - 12.1996
REGISTERED NURSE
Magnolia Manor Of Inman
05.1994 - 06.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
08.1990 - 05.1994
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Grady H. Hipp Nursing Center
01.1990 - 05.1994
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Greenville Memorial Hospital
01.1988 - 12.1989
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Self Memorial Hospital
01.1986 - 12.1987
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
08.1985 - 12.1986
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Practical Nursing -
Piedmont Technical College