Registered Nurse Medical

Lorry Clemmons RN

***** *** ****** ** ****: 909-***-****

Victorville, California 92392 ***************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experienced, enthusiastic detail-oriented RN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic seeking a position to utilize

competent, compassionate nursing care in and Emergency Room setting.

Licenses

Registered Nurse in California, License number RN832319, 11/2012 to 03/2016

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2003 to present

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2011 to present

Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Certification 2012 to present

Skill Highlights

• Diabetes and nutrition • Computerized charting

• Psych and mental health care • Professional bedside manner

• Strong clinical judgment • Insulin medication assistance

• Taking patient histories • High level of autonomy

• Health and wellness • Self-directed

• Administering medication • Organizational skills

• Culturally competent care • Specimen collection/processing

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

certification

• Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)

certification

Professional Experience

Registered Nurse. 05/2013 – Curent

Desert Valley Hospital – Victorville, California

• The Registered Nurse is directly accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department. He / She

communicates with the physician about the changes in the patients’ clinical condition including results of the diagnostic

studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to

treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies,

Registered Nurse, 01/2013 – Current

Barstow Community Hospital – Barstow, California

• Under the Leadership of the Unit Manager, Supervisor, and /or Charge Nurse, is responsible and accountable for the planning,

directing, assessing, and providing nursing care according to the mission, philosophy, policy and procedures of Barstow

Community Hospital. Important dimensions of this position consists of quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork,

interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a fundamental nursing knowledge. Complete all other

assignment as directed.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety), 04/2007 - Current

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – Lancaster, California

.

• Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

• Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.

• Ensured HIPAA compliance.

• Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

• Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.

• Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.

• Documented patient information obtained from interviews.

• Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

• Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.

• Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

• Tested glucose and administered injections.

• Performed weekly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.

• Skillfully performed suture removals for patient

Student Nurse, Emergency Department, 01/2012 - 06/2012

Kaiser West Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA

• Implemented principles of safe nursing practice and fundamental nursing skills, principles of time management, organization,

and nursing process for 3 clients with neuromuscular, cardiovascular, integumentary, endocrine and renal disease in a critical care

setting.

Student Nurse - Pediatrics, 01/2012 - 03/2012

Kaiser - Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA

• Synthesized nursing process and principles of safety in complex care situations for children and their families. Primary care,

assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.

Student Nurse, Antepartum, Labor and Delivery and Post-Partum, 07/2011 - 09/2011

Reproductive & Women's Health California Medical– Los Angeles, CA

• Assessed and delivered care and provided formal/informal education for clients in ante-partum, labor/delivery, and post-

partum

Student Nurse, Mental Health, 01/2011 - 02/2011

Psychiatric Care Exodus Mental Health Clinic – Los Angeles, CA

• Interviewed and assessed clients with psychiatric illness with emphasis on anxiety, affective and thought disorders, and

depression.

ER / Admitting Supervisor, 06/1998 - 01/2003

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital – La Palma, CA

• Staff ER/Admitting department, supervise 30+ employees, collect monies, input patient information, etc. Assigned employee

areas, scheduled staff breaks and authorized overtime. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and

pamphlets were available to patients and ensure staff compliance.

Education and Training

November 2004 Compton Regional Occupational Program – Compton, California, USA

Certificate of Completion Vocational Nursing

June 2012 Los Angeles Trade Technical Community College – Los Angeles, California, USA

Associate of Science Registered Nurse

References

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