Rene Lajoy
Salem
Summary
Dedicated to delivering competent and compassionate care to hospice patients, with a strong commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth. Focused on providing holistic nursing care tailored to the unique needs of each patient, ensuring the highest possible quality of life during their journey. Passionate about fostering meaningful connections and supporting patients and families through this critical time. Striving to enhance the overall experience by integrating empathy, expertise, and individualized attention into every aspect of care.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Comforcare Homecare
Salem, OR
03.2022 - 04.2026
- Drive development, implementation and training of caregivers to help patients age safely in their home environments.
- Developed training programs for new staff, enhancing onboarding efficiency and skill development.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Providence Emergency Department
Newberg, OR
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided leadership and management to Level IV Trauma Center.
- Managed emergency department with Press Ganey patient satisfaction ratings among the top ten percentile in the nation for similarly-sized emergency departments.
Clinical Nurse Manager
VA Emergency Department
Portland, OR
06.2006 - 07.2015
- Responsible for achievement of quality care standards, productivity targets, efficiency and process improvement, patient and staff satisfaction, meeting budgetary targets and performance goals.
Lead Preceptor and Relief Charge Nurse
VA Emergency Department
Portland, OR
12.1989 - 06.2006
- Mentored novice and experienced nurses as Lead Preceptor using the Severity Index Scale.
- Assisted Clinical Nurse Manager with ensuring safe patient staffing levels and performance improvement projects.
Lead Preceptor
VA Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Portland, OR
06.1986 - 12.1989
- Responsible for caring for complex critically ill cardiac patients.
Relief Charge Nurse
VA Medical and Oncology Unit
Portland, OR
11.1984 - 06.1986
- Gained extensive experience working closely with patients and families coping with acute illness and end-of-life issues.
Education
Masters of Science - Complementary and Integrative Health
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA01.2024
Bachelor Degree of Science - Nursing
University of Portland
Portland, OR01.2000
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR01.1983
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Good listening skills
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Optimistic
Areas Of Interest
- Complementary modalities such as music therapy for Alzheimer's disease.
- Healthy lifestyles such as exercise, walks in nature, quality sleep and whole foods for overall good health.
- Healing modalities for stress reduction such as mindfulness, yoga and prayer.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Comforcare Homecare
03.2022 - 04.2026
Clinical Nurse Manager
Providence Emergency Department
10.2016 - 02.2018
Clinical Nurse Manager
VA Emergency Department
06.2006 - 07.2015
Lead Preceptor and Relief Charge Nurse
VA Emergency Department
12.1989 - 06.2006
Lead Preceptor
VA Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
06.1986 - 12.1989
Relief Charge Nurse
VA Medical and Oncology Unit
11.1984 - 06.1986
Bachelor Degree of Science - Nursing
University of Portland
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing
Mt. Hood Community College
Masters of Science - Complementary and Integrative Health
Drexel University