Lori Tindall
Sheridan
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Riverview Health, excelling in patient-centered care and evidence-based clinical reasoning. Enjoys problem solving and effective communication, enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration with other team members, physicians and families. Understands the importance of thorough documentation. Committed to fostering a supportive environment for patients and families. Ready to help team achieve department goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Riverview Health Hospital
04.2014 - Current
- Documented thorough assessments and measurements of wounds including any signs of infection and level of pain control.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Coordinated care between wound clinic and HHC nurses
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverview Health Hospital
04.2012 - 04.2014
- Performed head to toe physical assessments of each patient under my care and documented findings.
- Communicated with physicians any diagnostic testing or data that was out of the normal range including general decline in the patients condition.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Conveyed treatment plans, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse - Travel
Kaiser Permanente
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Coordinated care with incoming nursing staff, reporting plan of care, medication changes, critical lab values and planned testing or procedures scheduled.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverview Health Hospital
06.2000 - 11.2011
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new medication reconciliation sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Appointed to Nursing Council for med-surg. Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Preceptor and mentor for new employees. I was Chosen to mentor students working on their Cap Stone projects, helping them make the connection between theoretical knowledge and actual practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech
Indianapolis, IN05-2000
Skills
- Patient-centered care approach
- Evidence-based clinical reasoning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Thorough documentation
- Clear and empathetic communication with patients
- Infection prevention
- Efficient multitasking
- Kind and attentive care
- Healthcare compliance
Certification
- Med-Surg Certification (previously held)
- WTA Certificate (wound treatment assosciate)
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Riverview Health Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverview Health Hospital
04.2012 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse - Travel
Kaiser Permanente
01.2012 - 04.2012
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverview Health Hospital
06.2000 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech
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