Lori Blanchard
Boise
Summary
Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, care coordination, and staff training. Committed to advocating for patient needs and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve care quality and operational efficiency, ensuring positive healthcare experiences for patients and families.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and execute patient care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to medical staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately and timely.
- Precepted new grad nursing staff and students on protocols and best practices, fostering knowledge transfer and confidence in patient care.
- Administered medications to patients according to healthcare provider instructions. and treatments according to healthcare provider instructions
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Monitored and recorded patient vitals, providing essential data for timely medical decisions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being.
- Advocated for patient needs, enhancing satisfaction and quality of care received.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems, supporting effective care coordination.
Unit Coordinator
Clearwater Valley Health
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation for nursing staff, ensuring adequate coverage and responsive patient care.
- Coordinated patient care activities, improving communication among healthcare teams and streamlining operational processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction and care continuity.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff, promoting collaboration and strengthening team dynamics.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for patient records, improving accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Patient Care Assistant Emergency room tech
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Tacoma
10.2001 - 04.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- ER technician - EKGs, splinting, CPR, wound care, trauma technician, and assisting with sterile procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Supported nursing staff in executing patient care tasks, enhancing comfort and safety during procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Performed phlebotomy procedures to collect blood samples from patients.
- Completed FEMA training and Rapid Process Improvement (RPI), while administering FIT testing and conducting staff training.
- Coordinated patient records management in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston12-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records - EPIC & Meditech
- Clinical documentation
- Care plan coordination
- Phlebotomy
- Neurological assessments
- ACLS/BLS certified
- Patient safety protocols
- Nurse preceptor
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - 11.2024
Unit Coordinator
Clearwater Valley Health
04.2022 - 09.2024
Patient Care Assistant Emergency room tech
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
10.2001 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis Clark State College