Lori Vinson
Morganfield
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with a proven track record in IV therapy and operating room settings. Strong background in patient education, team collaboration, and critical assessments, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
IV Therapy Nurse
Deaconess Hospital
Henderson
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine IV therapy needs and ensure appropriate care plans.
- Documented patient responses and treatment efficacy in electronic health records with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Educated patients on PICC line and Midline procedures, expected outcomes, and post-treatment care to enhance understanding and compliance.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
Clarksville
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Administered pre-operative assessments to identify patient needs and potential complications.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance efficiency in the operating room.
- Documented surgical procedures and patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce post-operative complications and enhance patient safety.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Worked as Charge Nurse Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Medical Solution
Omaha
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated with surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance patient safety during operating room procedures.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records, contributing to effective care and treatment planning.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize risk during surgeries and improve patient outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Flex care
Roseville
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted in pre-operative assessments, ensuring patients met eligibility criteria for surgical procedures.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance patient safety during operating room procedures.
Clinical Support Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent
Evansville
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted all interviews and hiring for the float pool. Took care of all disciplinary action that did not include firing of an employee
- Contributed to staff training sessions on clinical protocols and patient care techniques. Reeducated 637 ancillary nurses back to Med/Surg and ICU during Covid
Staff Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
Evansville
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
Staff Nurse
Red Banks Nursing Home
Henderson
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
Nursing House Supervisor
Crittenden Health
Crittenden
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed shift schedules to ensure adequate nursing coverage and optimal patient care.
- Resolved conflicts among staff to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Participated in budgeting and resource allocation to optimize department operations.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Oversaw ER, ICU, OR and Med/Surg floor in a small rural hospital
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Evansville
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Assisted in the facilitation of opening a new operating room. This included ordering new instruments and putting together sets. Setting up the operating room and all other supplies to guarantee a smooth opening.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery protocols.
- Administered pre-operative assessments to identify patient needs and potential complications.
Charge Nurse
Ascension ST. Thomas
Nashville
08.2011 - 09.2014
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
Henderson
05.2006 - 09.2014
- Documented surgical procedures and patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance efficiency in the operating room.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce post-operative complications and enhance patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2016
Skills
- IV therapy administration
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Training and mentoring
- Patient assessments
Timeline
IV Therapy Nurse
Deaconess Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Medical Solution
09.2022 - 06.2023
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
08.2022 - 09.2025
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Flex care
03.2021 - 09.2022
Clinical Support Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent
10.2018 - 01.2021
Staff Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2018
Staff Nurse
Red Banks Nursing Home
09.2016 - 04.2017
Nursing House Supervisor
Crittenden Health
12.2015 - 09.2016
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
09.2014 - 12.2015
Charge Nurse
Ascension ST. Thomas
08.2011 - 09.2014
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
05.2006 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University