Lorraine C. Igo

Nursing care of adult populations with cardio-pulmonary, neuro-vascular, and renal disease. Progressive care and monitored telemetry in Step Down Unit with rotation to ICU. Provided extensive patient education and family support, participated in critical care education for staff and assisted Education Department to prepare curriculum for LPN Intravenous Medication Course in compliance with changes to LPN scope of practice, PA State Board of Nursing.

• Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies, insertion of chest tubes.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Assistant Professor of Nursing –Widener University-School of Nursing:

Professional Memberships: Sigma Theta Tau International (Honor Society for Nursing), American Nurses Association, National League of Nursing, Pennsylvania Nurses Association (Board member); GLAM Health Care Providers of LGBTQ member; University of New Mexico-Coaching and Mentoring Institute, member.

• Classroom teaching, online teaching expertise (fundamentals, gerontology, leadership and management, evidence-based practice, reflective practice on diversity and inclusion in health care delivery to diverse populations with expertise in LGBTQ healthcare , emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, professional writing skills, coaching, mentoring, advisement; nursing informatics)
• Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
• Identified and assigned appropriate learning activities and projects to enhance student learning, including development of Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution and Communication Skills and activities and projects.
• Supported student educational and leadership planning to optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.

Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including restorative medical and surgical treatments, wound care, physical and occupational rehabilitation and nutritional and emotional support.
• Maintained quality tertiary care and comfort for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, neuro-vascular, and orthopedic conditions.

Nurse educator for the Albert Einstein Department of Education and Professional Development ; primary responsibility for monthly, (new) nursing orientation across 6 entities of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network; development of content –related presentations on cultural diversity, health literacy, and validation of clinical skills/competencies. Management of supplies and human resources associated with professional nursing orientation.

• Successfully restructured and organized network –wide orientation for professional nursing and ancillary nursing staff across 6 entities.
• Coordinated and individualized educational experience encompassing medical-surgical and specialty nurses, updated evidence-based learning materials and protocols annually,
• Provided technological training on network electronic medical record-keeping system
• Conducted initial program evaluation of network – wide orientation learning content and revisions, organized process of execution, measured and maintained records and evaluated identified program outcomes.
• Reduced excesses of time, material and human resources for orientation across network entities (6)
• Contributor to pre- Magnet ™Designation Efforts, Member of the Mentoring and Coaching Program Committee; BLS-CPR Instructor Team.

Responsible to execute the first round of funding from the Health and Human Services Administration-Bureau of Health Professions ( HRSA: Grant No. & Award: 1U76 PE 03038-01; IU76 PE 03044-01 ($219,037), 02 ($227,093), 03 ($264,224); 10/1997-9/2001) to establish the structure, design, and methods to support the development of an Interdisciplinary Training Institute, a collaborative project between UMDNJ-SOM and the (3 AHEC) New Jersey Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) , identified as Bridgeton, Camden , Atlantic City Shore. As Chair of the Interdisciplinary Committee, I established of a board of representatives who were the stakeholders in the interdisciplinary training project. Based on the research for face-to-face education of health professions’ students. Responsible for the curriculum development, recruitment and training of SOM faculty who would provide the training of medical, dental , graduate level nursing, social work students, and volunteer, community partners, and the establishment of clinical experiences for interdisciplinary teams of students and community partners. Other responsibilities included management of contracts, budget, and reporting, and securing second round of funding.

• Model AHEC Training Grant, US Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Professions, Grants No.
• Award: IU76 PE 03044-04 ($329,370), (Award: 2nd round of funding),.
• Model AHEC Training Grant, US Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Professions, Grants No.
• Award: 1U76 PE 03038-01; IU76 PE 03044-01 ($219,037), 02 ($227,093), 03 ($264,224);.
• Assisted executive leaders in decision-making procedures by creating daily reports to advise leaders on corrective actions and process improvements.
• Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
• Managed grant-specific activities, faculty and staff, personnel, sub-contracts, transactions, invoicing and budgeting.
• Disseminated results of grant activities and processes via National Area Health Education (AHEC) Conference presentations and through a written monograph, available on request to Bridgeton AHEC..
• Successfully awarded a second round of funding.

• Teaching faculty grant recipient, funded by INSPIRE Project, DU-CNHP John A.
• Hartford Foundation Geriatric Nursing Education: Enhancing Gerontological/Geriatric Nursing Education for Undergraduate Baccalaureate and Advanced Practice Nursing Programs, Award ($140,000), 2001-2004.
• 2019 Igo, L.C.
• May, K.A.
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• Multi-modal learning strategies in LGBTQ care in baccalaureate nursing education.
• The Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching, Special Issue 2(1).

• Taught Transcultural Nursing courses, providing instruction to up to Associate and Diploma RNs enrolled in BSN Degree Completion Program .
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
• Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
• Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.

Reponsible to all in-house professional and annual staff education; site manager for goods, services, and human resources for American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Safe Sitter Program, Project Salud: Educational Support and Services to Migrant Workers of Chester and (rural) Southern Chester County, community outreach screenings and Annual Flu shot campaigns. Management of logistics and revenue.

• Provided education and community outreach health screenings to rural communities and to , individuals, and Lincoln University student population and staff in cooperation with the Chester County Health Department.
• Targeted specific community groups (Migrant workers, Project Salud) with wellness and disease management information; taught Basic Life Support to migrant workers with assistance of an interpreter to accommodate literacy and language barriers.
• Development of a Certified Nurse Aid Program through PA State Board of Nursing, management of nursing instructor staff, materials, and record-keeping and reporting to PA State Board of Nursing.
• Managed site responsibilities for budget and equipment, scheduling of provider and instructor courses, in-house provider training and remotely, at community locations in Southern Chester County Area.
• Served as an adjunct clinical instructor, on-site at SCCMC teaching RN staff in the RN-BSN program for Immaculate College.

• Provided orientation education and CPR training to hospital staff.
• Acted in role of liaison between Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, and Regional Colleges, Universities, Schools of Nursing.
• Organized and monitored on-site clinical placement and activities supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
• Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
• Provided orientation to hospital policies and protocols for visiting faculty and students, and new hires.
• Provided training to electronic documentation system.

Following award of MSN, worked as an adjunct clinical professor for Villanova and Widener Universities

• Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
• Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
• Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
• Provide clinical instruction to pre-licensure baccalaureate students in clinical settings on medical-surgical topics and hands-on patient care.
• Worked with department heads and staff to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for all nursing students.
• Led daily operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement and industry best practices.

Telemetry/Progressive Care RN

• Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.