Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer

Ragon Lowery

Summary

  • Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
  • Dynamic RN bringing 25 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospital Donation Specialist

Life Connection Of Ohio
Maumee, OH
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Supported local families in crisis by advocating for needed donations.
  • Managed interactions with donors and donation center personnel to achieve goals.
  • Evaluated records and risk assessment information for preliminary donor eligibility.
  • Conducted dynamic presentations to internal and external customers, partners and executive leadership.

Clinical Nursing Instructor

Owens Community College
Toledo, OH
08.2015 - 01.2023
  • Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
  • Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
  • Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
  • Trained clinical students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
  • Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
  • Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.

Faculty Nursing Instructor

Hondros College Of Nursing
Toledo, OH
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Well versed in nursing practices and educational methodologies and approaches
  • Experienced RN who is willing to share extensive knowledge with nursing students to create a sense
    of motivation and communication skills are vital for nursing students.
  • Coached underperforming students to help meet didactic objectives
  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.

Interventional Radiology Nurse

Toledo Hospital
Toledo, OH
09.2014 - 08.2016


  • Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues.
  • Educated patients on conditions and illnesses and provided insight on techniques to help improve health.
  • Interacted with physicians and kept up to date on patient health and issues detected during assessments.
  • Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Emergency Department RN Team Lead

Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
Toledo, OH
08.2012 - 07.2014
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
  • Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01.2014

Master of Healthcare Administration - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01.2014

Skills

  • EMR Systems
  • Emergency Room Services
  • EPIC EMR
  • Healthcare Personnel Supervision
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Diagnostic Test Ordering
  • Staff Counseling
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Department Management
  • Emergency Room Procedures
  • Accurate Documentation

Certification

  • Certified BLS

Timeline

Hospital Donation Specialist

Life Connection Of Ohio
01.2023 - 07.2023

Faculty Nursing Instructor

Hondros College Of Nursing
06.2017 - 10.2018

Clinical Nursing Instructor

Owens Community College
08.2015 - 01.2023

Interventional Radiology Nurse

Toledo Hospital
09.2014 - 08.2016

Emergency Department RN Team Lead

Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2012 - 07.2014

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Master of Healthcare Administration - Nursing

University of Phoenix
  • Certified BLS
Ragon Lowery