Registered Nurse Medical
Resume:
Lori Herring
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(T) 662-***-**** (C) 662-***-**** (E) ********@*********.***
Professional Profile
● 14 years nursing experience in home care, wound care with specialty in area of psychiatric care.
Core Qualifications
Patient evaluation and intervention Solid background in Psychiatric Care Nursing
Strong clinical judgment
Solid background in Wound care Proficiency with computerized charting
People person with a great bedside manner Demonstrated phone communication experience Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
14+ years experience providing in-patient and out-patient care Compact state licensed RN Patient- and family-focused Experienced in wound cleaning and care
CPR Certified Colostomy care
Venipuncture and blood draw
Experience
05/2004 - Current North Mississippi Medical Center Tupelo, MS
Registered Nurse in Home Care Department
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Oversaw implementation of patient management plans.
Monitored acute conditions.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Provided necessary health education training for patients. Provided patient education.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews
. Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
. Assessed patients and documented patient histories. Followed infection control procedures.
Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information
. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Pagets disease.
08/2001 - 05/2004 Gilbert's Home Care AgencyTupelo , MS
Registered Nurse in Home Care
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing
diagnoses.
Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems (MI, arrhythmia’s, asthma, COPD, pneumonia
Managed caseload of 25 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, veinipuncture and wound care.
.Provided necessary health education training for patients. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management. Assessed patients and documented patient histories.
Followed infection control procedures.
Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information. Tested patients' blood glucose levels.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Pagets disease.
04/1999 - 08/2001 North Mississippi State Hospital Tupelo , MS
Registered Nurse
Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Delegated staff nurse duties.
Assessed patients and documented patient histories.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
07/1998 - 04/1999 North Mississippi Medical Center Tupelo , MS
Registered Nurse
Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisting in administering injections and urinalysis.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Pagets disease.
Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
Ensured safety and well-being of patients. Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Education
2009 University of North ALabama, Florence, AL, USA
Nursing
Bachelors Of Science in Nursing
1997 Northeast Mississippi Jr. College, Booneville, MS, USA
Nursing
Associates Degree in Nursing
1982 Saltillo High School, Saltillo, MS, USA
General
HS Diploma
Community Involvement
Good Samaritan Free Clinic,Volunteer, Tupelo, Ms 2004-current ● Provided depression screenings, assist doctor on duty
Little League Coach, Coach , Saltillo, MS, summer 2001
Assistant Director of Church Pre school at Faith Baptist,Saltillo, Ms 2008-current
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