Lorie Donaldson
Marion
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in compassionate caregiving and emotional support. Proficient in nutritional planning and palliative care, ensuring dignity and comfort for patients and families during critical times.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Caregiver
Parents
2021.01 - 2026.02
- Provided daily personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring compliance and safety for family members.
- Coordinated medical appointments and transportation logistics for family members.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Developed and maintained a structured routine to enhance emotional well-being.
- Enhanced household organization by streamlining daily tasks and responsibilities efficiently.
- Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with physical therapy exercises, promoting improved mobility and overall health outcomes.
- Facilitated open communication between family members and healthcare providers, fostering collaborative decision-making regarding patient care.
- Demonstrated adaptability in responding to changing patient conditions or requirements while maintaining continuity of care services.
- Provided end-of-life care and support for patients and their families, ensuring dignity, comfort, and emotional closure during difficult times.
- Supported patient nutrition by preparing healthy meals based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Secretary
Law Office
2014.07 - 2021.01
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and organizational effectiveness.
- Coordinated scheduling for attorneys, optimizing calendar management and client appointments.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in all communications.
- Conducted research for case preparation, enhancing resource availability for attorneys during trials.
- Implemented filing systems, improving document retrieval speed and reducing clutter in the office environment.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
Respiratory Therapist
Universal Hospital Services
2012.06 - 2014.01
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
- Optimized respiratory equipment usage, conducting regular maintenance and calibration for peak performance.
- Liaison to hospitals needing respiratory equipment. Covering eastern Arkansas, Western Tennessee and Northern Mississippi.
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Select Speciality Hospital
1998.01 - 2012.01
- Supervised respiratory therapy team, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Developed training programs for new staff, enhancing skills and knowledge in respiratory care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, optimizing patient care processes and outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored equipment usage and maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve team effectiveness.
- Led case discussions to review complex patient cases, guiding therapeutic decisions and interventions.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary medical teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Conducted regular audits of respiratory therapy documentation, promoting compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Led departmental quality improvement initiatives, addressing identified gaps in care delivery and striving for ongoing excellence in respiratory therapy services.
- Optimized ventilator management protocols, leading to improved patient comfort levels during mechanical ventilation periods.
- Enhanced team efficiency by providing thorough training and mentorship to junior respiratory therapists.
- Developed relationships with key industry partners such as equipment suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring access to the latest resources and support.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the respiratory therapy department, minimizing cross-contamination risks.
- Managed scheduling responsibilities for the respiratory therapy team, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience scores through targeted interventions in the respiratory therapy domain.
- Collaborated with physicians to accurately diagnose and treat various pulmonary disorders, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized respiratory care plans.
- Evaluated emerging trends in respiratory care technology, advocating for adoption where appropriate to enhance clinical efficacy.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Methodist University Hospital
1996.04 - 1998.01
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments, including oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments.
- Monitored patient vital signs and response to therapies, adjusting interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatment options effectively.
- Utilized advanced respiratory equipment, including ventilators and CPAP machines, for patient care.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Respiratory Therapy
Flagler Career College
Jacksonville, FL1994-05
Skills
- Transportation assistance
- Compassionate caregiving
- Household management
- Emotional support
- Nutritional planning
- Hospice care
- Dementia care
- Legal guardianship
- Palliative care
- Meal preparation
- Medical equipment operation
- Adaptive equipment use
- Errand running
- Oxygen therapy
- Housekeeping
- Heavy lifting
Timeline
Family Caregiver
Parents
2021.01 - 2026.02
Secretary
Law Office
2014.07 - 2021.01
Respiratory Therapist
Universal Hospital Services
2012.06 - 2014.01
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Select Speciality Hospital
1998.01 - 2012.01
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Methodist University Hospital
1996.04 - 1998.01
Associate of Science - Registered Respiratory Therapy
Flagler Career College