Lorrie Kemp
Ada,OK
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Mercy Hospital, excelling in patient recovery assessments and discharge planning. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment. Skilled in IV insertion and advanced cardiac life support, dedicated to delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab and PACU Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Ada, OK
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality nursing care through effective patient assessment and tailored care protocol.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, adjusting care as necessary for optimal recovery.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to prescribed treatments and lifestyle changes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations i.e. STEMI call, utilizing advanced life support skills to stabilize patients.
- Administered intravenous therapies, such as pain management, anticoagulant therapy, etc., ensuring compliance with safety protocols and guide lines.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, advocating for patient needs and concerns.
- Managed patient discharge planning and coordinating follow-up care.
- Performed routine health assessment prior to cardiac procedures, as well as post operative patients.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Supported nursing staff by providing a complete and thorough post procedure bedside report.
- Conducted triage assessments in high-pressure environments.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to quickly identify changes in patient status so physician notification was done in a timely manner.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
- Part of the Vascular Access team, assisting with difficult access patients, ultrasound IV insertion, and Midline catheter insertion.
Registered Nurse
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
Ada,OK
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Initiated Covid infusions for infected patients, providing continuous monitoring throughout the infusion, and patient education for post procedure discharge.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to prescribed treatments and stressing the importance of follow-up appointments and care.
- Assisted in Behavioral Health clinic, triaging incoming patients, administering injections, processing prescription refill requests, and facilitating virtual appointments.
- Floated to Dermatology Clinic, Residency Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, Infusion Clinic and Cardiac Clinic to assist with patient backup help was needed.
Registered Nurse
Apex Surgical Center
Ada, OK
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Recovered post operative patients.
- Addressed pain with medication, repositioning, and compassion.
- Provided patient and family with discharge education.
- Facilitated post surgery care through follow up appointment scheduling and post operative telephone contact.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
East Central University
Ada, OK05.2020
Bachelor’s Of Science - Psychology
East Central University
Ada, OK05.1995
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- IV insertion
- Ethical practice
- Discharge planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Post-anesthesia care
- Anesthesia recovery
- Basic life support
- Pain management
- Patient recovery assessments
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV fluid administration
- Pediatric advanced life support
- IV infusions
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Vital signs recording
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Procedure assistance
- Cardiac monitors
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Infection control
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Documentation
- CPR/AED
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- EMR / EHR
- Procedure room preparation
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab and PACU Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Apex Surgical Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
East Central University
Bachelor’s Of Science - Psychology
East Central University