Lora Owens, RN
Randleman
Summary
Compassionate IPU Registered Nurse solid foundation in hospice care. Proven ability to provide empathetic end-of-life care and support to patients and families. Demonstrated effective pain management and emotional support skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
Hospice of the Piedmont
Asheboro, NC
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure patient support and communication.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options, enhancing understanding of hospice services.
- Monitored patient conditions, adjusting care strategies based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
Register Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Randolph Health
Asheboro, NC
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs to assess labor progress and identify potential complications.
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Counseled families and patients through postpartum issues.
RN, CNA Instructor, Staff Developer
Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home
Asheboro, North Carolina
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented teaching plans for current employees to obtain a state certified Nurse Aid I certification.
- Planned, developed, and provided training and monthly in-services for all staff members.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Assumed leadership role when supervising staff nurses or students in clinical rotations.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
Nursing Instructor
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, North Carolina
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated successful teaching methods to engage students in the learning process through interactive lectures and hands-on activities.
- Facilitated hands-on clinical training, enhancing student practical skills and competencies.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades in accordance with the college’s policies.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who required additional assistance or guidance.
- Evaluated student performance through written exams, practical demonstrations, and role-playing activities.
- Supervised clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities to provide real world experience for CNA students.
Telephonic Triage Nurse
Optum United Health Care
Asheboro, North Carolina
07.2016 - 01.2021
- Displayed patience and empathy when interacting with elderly or disabled patients who had difficulty understanding instructions or processing complex information via a telephone consult.
- Evaluated laboratory results, vital signs, medications, allergies and other relevant data for accuracy and completeness prior to making decisions about patient care.
- Implemented individualized care management and referrals for members in need.
- Provided telephonic triage services to patient inquiries, assessing their needs and determining the appropriate level of care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Chatham Hospital
Siler City, North Carolina
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while ensuring quality patient outcomes.
- Assessed and triaged patients to determine urgency of care needs.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper post-treatment homecare instructions.
- Assessed patient responses to interventions and made necessary adjustments accordingly.
- Applied sound judgment when making decisions regarding emergency situations.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown05-2011
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- ER Experience
- Patient Education
- Medication Distribution
- Administering Immunizations
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Long-Term Care
- Patient safety
Certification
NC Registered Nurse License # 250168
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
Hospice of the Piedmont
08.2024 - 05.2026
Register Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Randolph Health
01.2023 - 06.2024
RN, CNA Instructor, Staff Developer
Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home
07.2022 - 05.2023
Nursing Instructor
Randolph Community College
08.2021 - 07.2022
Telephonic Triage Nurse
Optum United Health Care
07.2016 - 01.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Chatham Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2016
Associates Degree - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College