Lorrie Alexander
Brandon
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Hardworking Registered Nurse well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. .
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Merit Health River Oaks
Flowood
05.2024 - Current
- Administered emergency care to patients in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physicians.
- Assisted in triaging incoming patients based on severity of conditions.
- Instructed patients and families on medications, treatments, discharge instructions, self-care skills and follow up appointments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Merit Health River Oaks Hospital
Flowood
Mar1998 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Medical Center
Jackson
Sep1996 - Mar1998
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
Oschner Hospital
Baton Rouge
Feb1996 - Aug1996
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baton Rouge General
Baton Rouge
Mar1996 - Aug1996
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Medical Center
Jackson
May1995 - Jan1996
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Clinical Coordinator RN
Merit Health Woman’s Hospital
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi School of Nursing
Jackson, MS05.1995
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS12.1992
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Medical Records Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Procedure Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Resource Allocation
- SBAR Communication
- Critical Care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Medication and IV Administration
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Merit Health River Oaks
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Merit Health River Oaks Hospital
Mar1998 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Medical Center
Sep1996 - Mar1998
Registered Nurse
Oschner Hospital
Feb1996 - Aug1996
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baton Rouge General
Mar1996 - Aug1996
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Medical Center
May1995 - Jan1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi School of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Clinical Coordinator RN
Merit Health Woman’s Hospital