LORRAINE HORNUNG
Boothwyn ,PA
Summary
Energetic and passionate seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting and medication administration. Strongly focused on optimizing collaboration and team effort.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Mainline Health- Riddle
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
Registered Nurse/Operating Room
Nemours Hospital for Children
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Registered Nurse/Operating Room - circulating and scrub roles
- Provided excellent/compassionate patient care
- Provided experienced support to team members
- Held patient safety as highest priority
- Communicated promptly, continuously and effectively with administration
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2019
- Registered Nurse in numerous acute care settings, including ICU, CCU, PACU, Telemetry, Radiology, and finally the Operating Room.
- Consistently provided excellent, departmentally appropriate care in various settings, first as a nursing pool member, and later as full time staff.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Above employment dates include a one-year hiatus when I lived and worked in Charlotte, NC.
Registered Nurse/Operating Room
Novant Health/South Park Surgery Center
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Registered Nurse/Operating Room
- Functioned primarily in circulating role
- Provided excellent/efficient care to patients of varying ages primarily in the eye/ear/nose and throat specialties
- Supported all team members
- Held patient safety as highest priority
- Maintained communication with administration
Registered Nurse
Progressive Nursing Staffers
09.2000 - 01.2008
- In ever-changing and challenging per-diem assignments, implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens in multiple patient settings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Jefferson University Hospital
08.1999 - 09.2000
- Administered medications safely and accurately, preventing adverse drug reactions and promoting positive patient responses.
- Participated actively in ongoing professional development opportunities aimed at staying current with evidence-based practices relevant to telemetry nursing practice.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport with the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient treatment plans, leading to better overall health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Cathcart
06.1998 - 08.1999
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings. Supervised 2 LPN's and 14 + PCT's to provide ongoing care to 40 + Residential Patients in a Long Term Care Facility.
- Collaborated with family members, physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs and goals to optimize daily living.
Education
ASN -
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA06.1998
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Effective Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- IV insertion
- Patient charting
- Adapting to change
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Mainline Health- Riddle
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Operating Room
Nemours Hospital for Children
12.2019 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse/Operating Room
Novant Health/South Park Surgery Center
03.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Progressive Nursing Staffers
09.2000 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Jefferson University Hospital
08.1999 - 09.2000
Registered Nurse
Cathcart
06.1998 - 08.1999
ASN -
Reading Area Community College
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