Lorraine Sullivan
Walpole,MA
Summary
Adept at swiftly assessing patient needs and delivering exceptional care, I honed my skills in trauma and emergency interventions at Newton Wellsley Hospital. My expertise in Pediatric Advanced Life Support and commitment to compassionate care significantly enhance patient outcomes. I excel in maintaining privacy and confidentiality, ensuring high-quality care across diverse populations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Newton Wellsley Hospital
02.2007 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Needham
07.2003 - 02.2007
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Nursing Associate
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
09.1990 - 01.2003
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA05.2003
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Compassionate Care
- Basic Life Support
- Trauma Nurse Critical Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Newton Wellsley Hospital
02.2007 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Needham
07.2003 - 02.2007
Nursing Associate
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
09.1990 - 01.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massachusetts Bay Community College
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