Lora Blumenstein

3929 Maplecrest Ct
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
lorablumenstein@gmail.com

Education

Ferris State University Masters in Nursing 2018

Ohio University Bachelors of Science in Nursing 2014 (cum laude)

Grand Rapids Community College Associates Degree in Nursing 2010

Grand Rapids Community College Licensed Practical Nurse 2006

Professional Experience

05/2017-present

Adjunct Faculty, Grand Rapids Community College.

Clinical adjunct faculty member who provides simulation and hands on instruction to a diverse
population of nursing students. Responsible for professional development of students in a safe, quality
conscious environment.

03/2016 –3/2018

Nursing Supervisor/Shift Administrator, Metro Health University of MI.

Responsible for in house patient placement of all Emergency Department, surgery, and direct admits.
Liaison for Hospital Administrator during off shifts. Respond and react to all critical patients in hospital.
Point person for complaints/ grievances concerns with staff, patients and families. Responsible for
obtaining, maintaining, and ensure proper staff on all in patent units.

12/2010 – 05/2017

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Emergency Department, Metro Health University of MI.

Responsible and accountable for caring for patients in emergency situations utilizing the nursing
process. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient response to treatments and
interventions. Providing safe, high quality care in a team environment and promoting staff development
and mentorship through education and training.
05/2010 – 12/2012

Registered Nurse/Facility Manager, Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center.

Manage 160 bed sub-acute rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and LTC facility. Perform assessment
and interventions of critically ill patients. Liaison for physician, staff, family, and patient concerns. Direct
patient care and EMAR/ETAR. Accountable for staffing.

11/2006 – 05/2010

Rehabilitation/TBI Staff Nurse, Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center.

Administer medication to 10-12 patients per shift . Perform G/J tube feed, medication administration
and care, tracheostomy care, Vac/wound dressing, peritoneal dialysis, and catheter insertion and care.

Teaching

Courses taught:

AD110, AD115, AD130, AD135, AD220, AD245, PN110, PN115, PN118, PN140

Scholarship

Certifications:

American Heart Association Basic Life Support 2017

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 2017

ENA Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) 2014

ENA Pediatric Trauma Nursing Core Course (ENPC) 2014

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) 2014

Conferences attended:

Center for Domestic Preparedness 2015

Emergency Nursing Association 2014

Service

Organizational intranet article 2016

Voice of the Patient Award 2015