Lori Blanchard
Boise
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional skilled in direct patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to train new staff and enhance patient care plans, ensuring safety and satisfaction in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
Boise, Idaho
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to medical staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately and timely.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Lewiston, ID
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems for improved care coordination.
- Advocated for patient needs, improving overall satisfaction and quality of care provided.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Unit Coordinator
Clearwater Valley Health
Orofino, ID
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Coordinated patient care activities to enhance operational efficiency and communication among healthcare teams.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation for nursing staff, ensuring optimal coverage and patient support.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for patient records, improving accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team performance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction and care continuity.
Patient Care Assistant
CHI Franciscan Health
Tacoma, WA
10.2001 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Coordination of patient records
- Phlebotomy
- ER technician- EKGs, splinting, CPR, wound care, trauma technician, and assisting with sterile procedures.
- Participated in FEMA training, Rapid Process Improvement (RPI), and administered FIT testing and staff training.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston12-2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- ACLS/BLS certified
- FEMA train the trainer
- Epilepsy monitoring (EMU)
- Phlebotomy
- Preceptor for new grads and student nurses
- Proficient in Microsoft Suites
- EPIC and Meditech
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
CHI Franciscan Health
10.2001 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis Clark State College