LORI Tong
ASHEVILLE,NC
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering 30 years of outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
AdventHealth Outpatient Clinic
03.2021 - Current
- Perform patient intake and prepare individuals for medical examination
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
LPN
Titan Medical Group (travel Nursing Agency)
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted RNs with care coordination and supported patient rehabilitation programs
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Delivered IV therapy for acute cases under RN supervision
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
LPN
Life Care Center of Charleston
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety across various healthcare settings.
LPN
White Oak Manor
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Mentored nursing assistants, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Followed quality assurance initiatives, contributing to enhanced compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
LPN
Maxim Health Care
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Mentored nursing assistant staff, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN
MUSC Physicians, Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
LPN
Oakbrook Health & Rehab
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Mentored nursing assistant staff, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
LPN
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians
10.2009 - 02.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
PCT Preceptor
Summerville Medical Center, Emergency Room
11.2005 - 08.2009
- Mentored new Patient Care Technicians in emergency room procedures and protocols.
- Evaluated performance of trainees, providing constructive feedback to promote skill development.
- Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery.
- Educated new Patient Care Technicians on successful methods for performing IV insertion, obtaining EKG and blood draw techniques
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC12-2010
Certificate of Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05-1986
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- IV therapy
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Family communication
- EMR / EHR
- Patient triaging
- Palliative care
- Home health care
- Verbal and written communication
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), State of Texas | 2018
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association | 2018
Timeline
LPN
Titan Medical Group (travel Nursing Agency)
09.2021 - 02.2022
LPN
AdventHealth Outpatient Clinic
03.2021 - Current
LPN
Life Care Center of Charleston
03.2020 - 09.2021
LPN
White Oak Manor
06.2018 - 11.2019
LPN
MUSC Physicians, Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic
02.2017 - 04.2018
LPN
Maxim Health Care
02.2014 - 08.2018
LPN
Oakbrook Health & Rehab
01.2013 - 02.2015
LPN
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians
10.2009 - 02.2012
PCT Preceptor
Summerville Medical Center, Emergency Room
11.2005 - 08.2009
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Trident Technical College
Certificate of Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Trident Technical College