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Stefanie Lorz

Orlando,FL

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Advent Health Orlando, demonstrating exceptional patient care and clinical judgment. Skilled in medication administration and fostering compassion, significantly reduced patient falls by implementing evidence-based strategies. Adept at mentoring staff and enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care approaches.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Advent Health Orlando
07.2021 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
03.2015 - 05.2021
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Lucie Medical Center
07.2011 - 01.2016
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2021

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
12.2017

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Licensed RN
  • Precepting
  • Performing EKGs
  • EMR / EHR
  • Procedure preparations
  • Chest pain management
  • HIPAA Education

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Advent Health Orlando
07.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
03.2015 - 05.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Lucie Medical Center
07.2011 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Indian River State College
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