Loretta Russell
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency care, medication administration, and patient stabilization. Proven ability to mentor junior nurses and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Work History
Registered Nurse
33 Years 5 Months- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery plans.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-stress situations, ensuring timely treatment and stabilization.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices for triage and emergency response protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
- Utilized advanced medical technology and electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' conditions, prioritizing interventions based on severity of illness.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, promoting adherence and reducing readmission rates.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
- Nursing
Nursing Diploma
Skills
Accomplishments
2016-2025 Development of Level 4 Trauma Program for HFRDH, acting as Trauma Coordinator, Registrar and Injury Prevention. Created guidelines and policies for the Trauma program. C)ollected data and input into state databases, educated staff on trauma care, worked in the committee to educate about trauma. (examples Stop the bleed classes, Safety Town, 4H fairs).
2009-2015 Assistant Clinical Leader for the Emergency Department. Responsible for the running of the Emergency Department, hiring, schedules, ordering of supplies, education, quality reporting, employee evaluations.
Languages
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support
ACLS- Advance Cardiac Life Support
TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course