Lorrie Callaghan
Warner,NH
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Advanced Nurse Practitioner position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New London Hospital
New London, NH
06.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Franklin Hospital
Franklin, NH
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Medical Records Coordinator
Newport Health Center
Newport, NH
03.2009 - 06.2017
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Uploaded records to patient's individual vault.
- Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
- Recorded patients' medical history, status, services provided and other information necessary for compliance with reporting requirements.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Organized, planned and directed medical records movements per established policies.
- Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scanning and indexing important documents and files.
- Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Analyzed complex medical records to identify discrepancies in accuracy and completeness.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
Patient Care Coordinator
Newport Health Center
Newport, NH
08.2008 - 03.2009
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Worked with patients to schedule tests and procedures.
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
- Assisted patients with completing necessary paperwork and forms to provide healthcare facilities with essential information to bill for services.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
- Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
- Processed payments using cash and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
NHTI - Concord's Community College
Concord, NH05.2017
Skills
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care
- Diagnosis and Treatment
Accomplishments
Greenbelt Certification through Dartmouth Health Value Institute. Project co-lead for implementing a rural health care initiative designed to reduce A1c in patients with diabetes.
Created nursing staff education for phenobarbital use in alcohol withdrawal.
Affiliations
- Nurse Practitioner Association of New Hampshire
Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New London Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Franklin Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2018
Medical Records Coordinator
Newport Health Center
03.2009 - 06.2017
Patient Care Coordinator
Newport Health Center
08.2008 - 03.2009
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
NHTI - Concord's Community College