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LORRAINE DANIEL

P.O. Box 3774, Harvey, Louisiana 70059 (H) 504-***-**** (C) 504-***-**** ady9nl@r.postjobfree.com I am a Registered Nurse with 30+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Professionally trained [Nurse Manager] with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. High-performing Manager with 12 years of healthcare experience in hospital and medical office environments. Responsible [Utilization RN] with excellent communication skills demonstrated by [30+] years of experience in healthcare. I bring energy, education, motivation and a team spirit to your work environment...I have the ability to decide what level of care is necessary and appropriate for patients. I have worked in hospitals and nursing homes where I have been routinely faced with potentially life-altering decisions to either approve or reject a specific mode of treatment, diagnostic test or medication. I have dealt with uninsured as well as underinsured patients in a managed care environment. Qualified lab result evaluator

Accomplished in radiology diagnostics

Women's health exams aptitude

Strong clinical judgment

Neurology awareness

Neurology expert

Acute care expertise

Disease prevention and intervention specialist

Palliative care awareness

Utilization Review

Registered Nurse 09/2016 to Current

ST. Joseph's Hospice – 824 Elmwood Park Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana Effectively supervised (approximately 50) LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee retention rate from 5 to 15 percent.

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Oversaw and managed approximately 50 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation. Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Delegated staff nurse duties.

Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Followed infection control procedures.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Utilization Review

ADON 03/2016 to 09/2016

Lafon Nursing Home – 4021 Cadillac Street, New Orleans, Louisiana Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Oversaw and managed approximately 10 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation. Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Followed infection control procedures.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Utilization Review

Effectively supervised 30 LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee retention rate from 5 to 15 percent. Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Nurse 01/2012 to 01/2013 Ochsner Interventional Radiology – 180 West Esplanade Avenue Kenner, Louisiana 70065 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Followed infection control procedures.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Utilization Review

Intermediate Acute Cardiac Unit 01/2011 to 01/2012 Ochsner Kenner – 180 West Esplanade Avenue Kenner, Louisiana 70065 Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Utilization Review

Telemetry RN

Oschner Kenner – 180 West Esplanade Avenue Kenner, Louisiana 70065 Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.

Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Performed lab tests and communicated results.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Utilization Review

Lead RN General Surgery Clinic 01/2009 to 01/2010

Ochsner Jefferson Highway – 1514 Jefferson Highway new Orleans, Louisiana 70121 Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.

Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts. Developed and produced all office flyer notifications for important policy changes, office news and events. Followed infection control procedures.

Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Delegated staff nurse duties.

Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Processed monthly reports for department performance. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Utilization Review

Family Birthing Place RN 01/2008 to 01/2009

West Jefferson Medical Center – 1101 Medical Center Blvd. Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Utilization Review

Neurology RN 01/2007 to 01/2008

Tulane Hospital – 1415 Tulane Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Performed lab tests and communicated results.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Education

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Followed infection control procedures.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Utilization Review

Charge Nurse 01/2005 to 01/2007

Brookwood Medical Center – 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35209 Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Oversaw and managed approximately 20 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Effectively supervised approximately 20 LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee retention rate from 5 to 10 percent.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Processed monthly reports for department performance. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation. Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Followed infection control procedures.

Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Utilization Review

Acute Medical-Surgical RN 01/2000 to 01/2005

Medowcrest Hospital – 2500 Belle Chase Highway, Gretna, Louisiana 70056 Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 9 patients per shift.

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Followed infection control procedures.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Certifications

MSN-ED: Nursing July/2011

University of Phoenix - Phoenix, Arizona

I am equipped with the ability to design, implement, evaluate, and revise educational programs for nurses, including formal academic programs that lead to a degree or certificate and more informal continuing education programs designed to meet individual learning needs. I am able to work in academic settings, hospitals, community health organizations, healthcare organizations, consulting firms, or corporations.

BLS and ACLS Certified

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