Experienced Nursing Director and School Nurse
Resume:
Lorimer Sears Hemingway
With over ** years of hands on nursing
and managerial experience, I desire to
obtain a position where I will be able to
use my skills and abilities to build on,
and expand my experience.
CONTACT DETAILS
180 Glenwood Lane
Northport, Maine 04849
STRENGTHS AND SKILLS
Passionate about nursing
Caring and compassionate
with patients
Dedicated to my employer
Personable with co-workers
and staff
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
EDUCATION
1996: Simmons College – Boston, MA
Pediatric Health Assessment Course
1994: Emmanuel College – Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
1989: NE Baptist Hospital, School of
Nursing – Boston, MA
Nursing Diploma
LICENSURE
Maine Nursing License #43876
Current and Active
BLS Certified
Florida Nursing License #3112752
Currently on inactive
Massachusetts Nursing License
#192869
Currently on inactive
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND
RECOGNITION
Director of Nurses of the year~
2015
Nursing Deficiency Free Survey~
2012, 2014, 2016
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (LAST 23YRS*)
Ironwood Therapeutic Boarding School
Morrill, ME
School Nurse
October 2020 – Present
Medication administration
Coordination of care plans for all students
Transporting students to and from doctors’ visits
Maintaining current vaccinations
Administering dressings and nebulizer treatments
Facilitating clinical and treatment plan Team Meeting on all students
Work collaboratively with the Psychiatrist and Nurse Practitioner
On-going open communication with parents/legal
guardians
24/7 on call for staff support related to medical needs for students
Department of Education – COVID Hotline
State of Maine
Triage Nurse
December 2020 – June 2022
Answered calls from school nurses, Principals and Superintendents regarding COVID questions and issues
Received and reported Positive reports
Collaborated with a team of concise nurses and the CDC to provide answers and guidance to all of the schools in Maine K-12
Tall Pines Rehab and Living Center
Belfast, ME
Director of Nursing Services / MDS Coordinator / ADON / Charge Nurse on Skilled Unit
July 1999 – June 2020
Oversaw the entire nursing staff
Conducted weekly and monthly meetings including: Medicare, PPS, utilization reviews, Charge nurse and CAN, family, and support staff
Participated in quarterly QA meetings
Completed care plans for fifty-four residents
Filled in for Charge nurse as needed
Drew blood, maintained IV sites, administered IV meds as needed
Passed medications to residents as needed
Monitored: wound documentation/wound book and
charts for proper Medicare documentation
Maintained open communication within the facility
Coordinated admissions and discharges
Oversaw Assisted Living units in two buildings and Adult Day Program including completing Service Plans and Deficiency Free Surveys.
*Prior to 1999 work experience includes but not limited to: Pediatric Registered Nurse, ME/Pediatric Registered Nurse, FL/Pediatric Registered Phone Triage Nurse, FL/Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse, FL/Pediatric Registered Nurse, MA
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