Lori Gebhardt
Rutland
Summary
A highly experienced registered nurse that excels in a fast-paced environment promoting a patient's health and safety.
A personable and dedicated professional with a solid foundation in providing excellent patient care and maintaining a compassionate approach. Demonstrates thorough understanding of endoscopic procedures and patient preparation as well as proficiency in patient monitoring and post-procedural care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and contributing to supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Reliant Medical Group / Surgical Care Affiliates
05.2008 - Current
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Educating patients on the process of the procedure, side effects of conscious sedation and restrictions for the day
- Administers conscious sedation per doctors orders during procedures and closely monitoring patient response to medications and procedure
- Closely assessing patients during the recovery process, providing discharge teaching to patients and families prior to discharge
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
- Provides a friendly disposition to patients, families and staff
- Educated patients on post-procedure care, increasing adherence to discharge instructions and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Manages the role of Resource Nurse / Clinical Advisor for the Endoscopy Unit and responsible for the methodical and well organized flow of the Center
- Holds the role of Purchasing and Receiving for the entire Endoscopy Center
- Fulfills the role of Medication Compliance Nurse
- Assists in the training and mentorship of new staff and contributes to a positive work environment with the highest quality patient care
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
UMASS Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 04.2008
- Performed pre-endoscopy assessments and post procedure follow ups
- Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and implement patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make informed decisions regarding patient care plans
- Reduced procedure times by efficiently preparing patients, rooms, and equipment for endoscopic examinations.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Care Step-Down Unit
Saint Vincent Hospital
02.1999 - 11.2005
- Responded quickly and efficiently during emergency situations while providing emotional support to family members during times of crisis
- Acquired expertise in ventilated patients, tracheostomies, telemetry, wound care, gastrostomy feeding tube
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assessed and monitored patients' conditions, administering medications as prescribed and documented changes in patients' health status
- Provided expert patient care in a progressive care unit setting, utilizing evidence-based practice and critical thinking skills
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients and their families to ensure quality of care and comfort
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA06-1998
Associate of Arts -
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA06-1996
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Conscious Sedation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Resource Nurse
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient Assessments
- Compassion and Empathy
- Highly experienced
- IV insertion
- Endoscopy procedures
- Sedation administration
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
Certification
- Massachusetts Registered Nursing License
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Reliant Medical Group / Surgical Care Affiliates
05.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
UMASS Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 04.2008
Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Care Step-Down Unit
Saint Vincent Hospital
02.1999 - 11.2005
- Massachusetts Registered Nursing License
- ACLS
- BLS
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
Associate of Arts -
Quinsigamond Community College
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