Lorene Buchanan
Moncks Corner
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Roper Saint Francis Healthcare, delivering exceptional patient care and advocating for safety and rights. Proficient in advanced cardiac life support and emergency care, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring effective communication and prioritization to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Registered Nurse
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Clinical Assistant
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2020
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella Education Company
01-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Country Community College
Malone, NY05-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
SUNY Canton College of Technology
Canton, NY05-2003
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Emergency care
- Patient safety
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Compassionate care
Certification
South Carolina Nursing License # 256221
New York State Nursing License # 796316
Basic Life Support
Advance Life Support
Pediatric Advance Life Support
New York State Funeral Director License Registration # 12578
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
08.2020 - 10.2021
Clinical Assistant
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella Education Company
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Country Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
SUNY Canton College of Technology