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Velnora Lowe
Caledonia
Work Preference
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Work History
Registered Nurse
Heartland Hospice
Caledonia
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Administered medications according to established protocols for patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Metro Home Health Care
Milwaukee
07.2007 - 12.2018
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare team members.
- Conducted staff training on best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance service delivery.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Resolved conflicts among staff to maintain a positive work environment.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Mt Carmel Health and Rehab
Greenfield
12.2005 - 07.2007
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams and families.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize coverage and reduce overtime.
Ward Clerk
Mt Carmel Health and Rehab
Greenfield
01.1983 - 07.2000
- Managed patient records and ensured accuracy of data entry.
- Coordinated communication between staff, patients, and families.
- Scheduled appointments and organized daily workflow for the unit.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient needs and inquiries.
- Processed admissions and discharges efficiently for incoming patients.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for tracking patient information.
- Supported administrative tasks to enhance operational efficiency within the facility.
- Responsible for greeting visitors, answering phones and providing general information.
- Performed clerical duties such as typing, data entry, scanning and filing documents.
- Maintained patient records including medical histories, test results, medication lists and other related information.
- Collected paperwork for patients, nurses, and physicians.
- Assisted in organizing admissions paperwork for new patients admitted to the facility.
- Tracked lab results, radiology images and other diagnostic tests requested by physicians.
- Provided administrative support to physicians and nursing staff by entering patient data into hospital systems.
- Monitored inventory of medical supplies to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Completed charts, staffing sheets, and other documentation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
MATC
Milwaukee , WI 08.2000 - 12.2004
Union High School
Union Grove, WISkills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Licensed RN
- IV drug therapy management
- Geriatric nursing
- Medical assessment
- Follow-up calls
- Medication distribution
- Staff supervision
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Administering immunizations
- High level of autonomy
- Family and patient support
- Precepting
- Palliative and pain management
- Palliative care awareness
- Hospice philosophy
- Nursing plan development
- Patient care
- Adaptability
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Heartland Hospice
01.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Metro Home Health Care
07.2007 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Mt Carmel Health and Rehab
12.2005 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
MATC
08.2000 - 12.2004
Ward Clerk
Mt Carmel Health and Rehab
01.1983 - 07.2000
Union High School