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Lori Raymond, LPN

Webster, MA ***** ********@*****.***.*** 774-***-****

Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and acute care nursing support. Skilled in obtaining vital signs, administering medications, performing EKGs and lab work, and managing patient intakes. Proficient in emergency response, nursing assessments, triage, and wound care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, RNs, and multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. Strong documentation skills and adept at communicating with providers and supporting clinical decisions.

Core Competencies

•Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring

•Medication Administration (including insulin)

•EKGs, Lab Draws, & Documentation

•Psychiatric & Substance Abuse Nursing

•Emergency Code Response

•Triage & New Patient Intakes

• Wound Care & Dressing Changes

• Nursing Assessments & Reporting

• Provider Communication & Clinical Handoff

• Assisting with Medical Procedures

Work Experience

LPN Baystate Health - Springfield, MA March 2023 to Present

•Deliver high-quality patient care to critical care and transplant patients, ensuring safety and comfort throughout treatment.

•Perform comprehensive head-to-toe nursing assessments and accurately document findings in electronic medical records (EMR).

•Manage admissions by conducting initial assessments, obtaining medical histories, and initiating care plans.

•Monitor and record vital signs, intake, and output, and communicate changes in patient status promptly.

•Administer medications, including IV therapy, per physician orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.

•Perform diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, lab draws, IV insertions, finger sticks, and specimen collections (SWIA and CHIA).

•Provide tracheostomy care and manage ventilator-dependent patients, ensuring airway patency and respiratory support.

•Deliver wound care, including complex dressing changes and infection control measures.

•Maintain and manage chest tubes and Foley catheters, ensuring proper function and documentation.

•Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate patient updates and assessments to providers during shift handoffs and rounds.

•Respond to emergencies and implement life-saving interventions as needed in critical care

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Work History Con’t

LPN AdCare - Worcester, MA January 2020 to March 2023

•Conducted thorough nursing assessments, monitor vital signs, and perform EKGs and lab collections as part of patient evaluation.

•Administered medications accurately, including psychotropic and insulin therapy, in accordance with provider orders.

•Completed comprehensive intake assessments for new admissions, including substance abuse and psychiatric evaluations.

•Responded to medical and psychiatric emergencies, participating in code blue and crisis interventions.

•Provided detailed hand-off reports to on-call providers and incoming staff, ensuring continuity of care.

•Assisted RNs and providers during procedures, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.

•Maintained accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records.

•Triaged patients based on acuity and facilitated appropriate medical or psychiatric interventions.

•Delivered patient-centered wound care, including dressing changes and infection prevention.

•Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans and monitor progress.

LPN Wellpath - Worcester, MA July 2018 to May 2022

•Provided daily care in a correctional facility setting, specializing in psych and substance abuse patients.

•Conducted nursing assessments, obtained vital signs, and triaged patients.

•Performed EKGs, lab draws, and administered medications, including insulin.

•Responded to life-threatening medical emergencies and participated in critical care interventions.

•Communicated patient updates and urgent concerns to on-call providers.

•Assisted RNs and physicians with procedures and coordinated patient intake and documentation.

Medical Assistant AFC Urgent Care - Worcester, MA January 2017 to September 2018

•Supported high-volume urgent care operations with clinical and administrative tasks.

•Performed vitals, intake assessments, and collected specimens for lab testing.

•Administered medications and assisted with wound care and insulin injections.

•Responded to emergency codes and supported providers during procedures.

•Delivered accurate, timely reports and assisted with patient flow management.

ROLE? InterMed Associates - Webster, MA September 2005 to June 2017

•Delivered patient-centered care in an outpatient medical office.

•Handled medication administration, EKGs, lab work, wound care, and triage.

•Managed new patient intakes and maintained accurate clinical documentation.

•Collaborated with RNs and providers in performing medical procedures and assessments.

•Supported behavioral health and addiction treatment needs

Education, Licensure, Certifications & Awards

Quinsigamond Community College - Worcester, MA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), State of Massachusetts

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), State of Massachusetts

CPR Certified, valid through (expiration date)

Clinical Excellence Award, July 2018

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