WINSTON LORENTZ
Registered Nurse
Pekin,IL
Summary
Proactive Registered Nurse with extensive knowledge of Emergency medicine and proven history of quick and effective decision making. Offering 6 years of experience in the medical landscape and eager to bring an excellent work ethic and commitment to a top employer of Registered Nurses. Analytical and strategic nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse
Caterpillar
East Peoria, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
NURSE – Clinic Lead
Covid Vaccination Team / Apidel Technologies
Rolling Meadows, IL
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Manage and Organize and setup vaccines for the day with team of Pharmacists and Technicians
- Educate patients on Vaccine and other related health care concerns
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and treat accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
NURSE
METHODIST HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM
Peoria, IL
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Execute well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations by assessing patient situations
- Communicate with medical professionals on average of 30 medical patients a day to provide patient care and maintain accuracy
- Develop and maintain rapport with coworkers and local EMS staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Demonstrate strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development
- Administer CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
PARAMEDIC
Methodist Hospital, Advance Medical Transport
Peoria, IL
08.2015 - 10.2020
- Communicate with patients to gather incident and medical history information
- Stay in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation
- Stabilize and maintain patient status during ambulance transport and transfer
- Assess situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
- Delegate life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triage patients in emergency situations
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College 5407 N University
East Peoria, IL 08.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL 08.2012 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
East Peoria Community High School
East Peoria 07.2008 - 05.2011
Skills
Employee health programs
Strong clinical judgment
EMR / EHR
Intravenous therapy
Performing EKGs
Acute care expertise
Patient and family advocacy
Nursing staff leadership
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Affiliations
- National Honor Society
- Dean's List
- Freemason
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
Caterpillar
10.2021 - Current
NURSE – Clinic Lead
Covid Vaccination Team / Apidel Technologies
08.2021 - 10.2022
NURSE
METHODIST HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM
10.2020 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College 5407 N University
08.2018 - 05.2020
PARAMEDIC
Methodist Hospital, Advance Medical Transport
08.2015 - 10.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Illinois Central College
08.2012 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
East Peoria Community High School
07.2008 - 05.2011