Lori Drury

Placement Care Coordinator. Assisted clients with matching to a LTC bed, according to patient choice and waitlist position.

Community Care Coordinator. Community Chronic Team caseload. Conducted the RAI-HC database assessment with clients in the home to determine health status and eligibility for home care assistance. Initiated appropriate referrals for regulated health professional assessments as required and managed the client's care during their time receiving home care services.

• Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, enabling targeted interventions.
• Provided emotional support to clients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
• Educated clients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
• Enhanced client care by coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Served as a key liaison between clients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
• Conducted regular follow-up visits and provided ongoing support to clients.
• Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists and clients.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall client outcomes.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
• Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, providing support and education on health management.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

• Administered IV clinical trial medications to clients in research for treatment of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
• Documented according to Clinical Trial Study Protocol.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Enhanced client satisfaction through effective communication and empathy
• Educated clients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Educated clients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of clinical trials nursing.

• Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
• Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
• Facilitated communication between employees and management regarding occupational health concerns, promoted open dialogue around workplace safety issues.
• Collaborated with management to develop policies for maintaining safe and healthy work environment, resulting in decreased absenteeism.
• Analyzed organizational ergonomics for optimal workstation design that reduced strain-related injuries.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.

• Managed critical patient situations by utilizing advanced cardiac life support and trauma nursing skills.
• Regularly attended continuing education classes and workshops, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in emergency nursing practices and patient care techniques.
• Conducted thorough physical assessments on each patient upon arrival, identifying urgent needs or potential complications requiring immediate attention.
• Consistently maintained accurate health records, promoting seamless coordination of care among healthcare providers.
• Expedited admissions process for critically ill patients, ensuring timely access to necessary treatments and interventions.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, motor vehicles trauma and thoracic trauma.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures, adhering to strict infection control practices to reduce spread of disease.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.