Open To Work
Lori Somers
Louisburg
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Duke Vascular, excelling in telehealth assessments and patient education. Proven ability to manage medication refills and coordinate care effectively, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Strong communicator and critical thinker, dedicated to advocating for patients and enhancing their healthcare experience.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Telephone Triage Nurse
Duke Vascular at Brier Creek
Raleigh
11.2020 - Current
- Counseled patients via phone, advised on provider-established plans of care, and managed medication refills and referrals.
- Assessed patient needs through effective telephone consultations.
- Provided triage recommendations based on clinical guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Duke Primary Care- Butner
Creedmoor
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Counseled patients via telephone, following established guidelines and protocols to ensure adherence to provider-established plans of care.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine urgency of care needs.
- Provided guidance on health concerns through effective communication with patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate patient follow-up actions.
Staff Registered Nurse
Duke Private Diagnostics Clinic
Raleigh
10.2012 - 03.2019
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for 6-12 patients daily in a high-volume GI setting.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Registered Nurse, GI Dept.
Our Lady of Lourdes
Binghamton
11.2005 - 10.2012
- Provided comprehensive care to patients with diverse diagnoses, overseeing treatment from initiation to completion.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
United Health Services
Johnson City
12.1998 - 11.2005
- Delivered high-quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary disease, ensuring optimal treatment and support.
- Administered medications and treatments according to patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients on health management and disease prevention strategies.
Registered Nurse, MICU
University of Rochester
Rochester
09.1992 - 12.1998
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care in intensive medical unit environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
Registered Nurse, MICU
Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo
12.1989 - 09.1992
- Provided quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other complex conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Graduate Registered Nurse
Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre
06.1988 - 12.1989
- Documented nursing assessments, including treatments, medications, IVs, discharge instructions, and follow-up care, ensuring clear communication for continuity of patient care.
- Provided direct patient care in various hospital departments.
- Assisted in administering medications and monitoring patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC12-2019
Skills
- Nurse triage management
- Telehealth assessment
- Clinical assessment
- Symptom assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Care coordination
- Health information management
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Patient communication
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse, 2007
- ACDIS CDI Apprentice Certificate
Timeline
Telephone Triage Nurse
Duke Vascular at Brier Creek
11.2020 - Current
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Duke Primary Care- Butner
03.2019 - 11.2020
Staff Registered Nurse
Duke Private Diagnostics Clinic
10.2012 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse, GI Dept.
Our Lady of Lourdes
11.2005 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
United Health Services
12.1998 - 11.2005
Registered Nurse, MICU
University of Rochester
09.1992 - 12.1998
Registered Nurse, MICU
Buffalo General Hospital
12.1989 - 09.1992
Graduate Registered Nurse
Robert Packer Hospital
06.1988 - 12.1989
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Pfeiffer University