Lorraine M Wimberly
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 12 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician- Postpartum Unit
Jefferson Einstein Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted postpartum mothers with daily care, mobility, hygiene, and comfort needs
- Monitored and documented maternal vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff
- Supported newborn care including diapering, swaddling, feeding assistance, and safe sleep practices
- Provided emotional reassurance and education to new parents during postpartum recovery
- Collaborated with nurses, lactation consultants, and healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care
Nursing Assistant-
Temple Health-Jeanes Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2023
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keeps Registered Nurse informed of changes.
Lead Care Manager/Med Tech *Shift Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Scheduling Staff Personal Care
- DPW* (Department Public Welfare) Certified Medication Administer
- Interact with residents families and provide status updates.
- Trained new staff
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's
- Order medication refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Taking and recorded resident's temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Engaged residents with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
- Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Caregiver
Our Lady of Fatima Home Health Care Home Health Care
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
- Light Housekeeping
- MakingLight Meals for clients
Medical Assistant Intern
Mount Airy Pain Practice
07.2011 - 09.2011
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Philip Randolph Career Academy High
Philadelphia, PA06.2007
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Kaplan Institute
Philadelphia, PaSkills
- BMT Unit
- Stroke Patient Care
- Mother Baby Postpartum Unit
- CPR (Basic Life support) certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician- Postpartum Unit
Jefferson Einstein Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant-
Temple Health-Jeanes Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2023
Caregiver
Our Lady of Fatima Home Health Care Home Health Care
10.2012 - 12.2012
Lead Care Manager/Med Tech *Shift Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2012 - 12.2015
Medical Assistant Intern
Mount Airy Pain Practice
07.2011 - 09.2011
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Kaplan Institute
High School Diploma -
Philip Randolph Career Academy High