Lorrie Nolte, RN
Wimberley,USA
Summary
Experienced with nursing leadership, staff development, and patient care optimization. Utilizes strategic planning and quality improvement to enhance healthcare services. Strong understanding of team collaboration and resource management to drive impactful results. I am seeking a challenging and secure position in the nursing field where my management experience and nursing skills will have a positive impact while providing professional and compassionate care that enhances the lives of the patients and staff.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Stonebridge Health Rehab
06.2024 - Current
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Planned and assigned workload to 40+-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Director of Nursing
Brookdale Lakeway
05.2018 - 05.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Evaluated work performance of 100+ nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Interim DON, ADON/Unit Coordinator
Deer Creek of Wimberley
06.2011 - 05.2018
- Assist with management of the Department of Nursing, including hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
- Evaluate and take action involving complaints, audits, surveys and staff problems.
- Plan resource utilization and care interventions.
- Work closely with interdisciplinary team to provide quality care to patients and promote compliance with staff.
- Staffing Coordinator/ Central Supply Coordinator
- Responsible for all staff immunizations
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
LVN Charge Nurse
Cherokee Rose
12.2009 - 06.2011
- Direct patient care giver to skilled rehabilitation and long-term care patient's
- Narrative Charting
- Performed all wound care and Respiratory Care
- Administration of IV and PO medications
- Worked hand in hand with therapy and MDS regarding best patient outcome
Collection Supervisor
One Source Diagnostic Imaging
09.2002 - 12.2009
- Taking billing calls & making payment arrangements
- Turning patients over to collections
- Billing, Coding, Posting payments & Issuing refunds
- Work spreadsheets for accounts receivable & follow up on patient accounts
- Front Office Coordinator
- Front Office Supervisor
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05.2018
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Austin Community College
01.2015
LVN Certification - undefined
Hill Jr. College
12.2009
Certified Nurse Aide - undefined
Hill Jr. College
07.1996
Skills
- Able to handle emergency situations efficiently
- Strong ability to hire and train skilled nursing staff
- Excellent managerial and organizational skills
- Experienced in nursing management
- Dependable and flexible in different situations
- Self-motivated, dependable and have high energy level
- Able to work as a team player to provide high efficient and quality patient care
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Long-term care
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Critical thinking
- Quality assurance
Accomplishments
Infusion Therapy Certified
HHSC RUG Certified
CDC Infection Preventionist Certified
BLS CPR and AED Certified
Respiratory Certified
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Stonebridge Health Rehab
06.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Brookdale Lakeway
05.2018 - 05.2024
Interim DON, ADON/Unit Coordinator
Deer Creek of Wimberley
06.2011 - 05.2018
LVN Charge Nurse
Cherokee Rose
12.2009 - 06.2011
Collection Supervisor
One Source Diagnostic Imaging
09.2002 - 12.2009
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Austin Community College
LVN Certification - undefined
Hill Jr. College
Certified Nurse Aide - undefined
Hill Jr. College
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
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