Lorrie Ozinga

I am a doctorally prepared, board-certified adult-gerontology nurse practitioner seeking an advanced practice role in primary care. My prior RN experience in critical care has shifted my focus as an advanced practice provider toward guiding patients to achieve their individual optimal level of health through the use of holistic, patient-centered preventative health interventions and evidence-based chronic disease management.

Registered Nurse- Pre-op/PACU at FRANCISCAN HOSPITAL (2023-11 – Present)

• Manage care of 8-15 patients per shift throughout the perianesthesia period
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding pre- and post-operative care
• Daisy Award nominee

Nurse Practitioner- Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (2023-03 – 2023-10)

• Managed care of up to 20 critically ill patients under supervision of collaborating physician
• Performed procedures including central and arterial line placement, endotracheal intubation, EVD/drain removal
• Supported patient and family during time of critical illness with education, resources, and emotional support

Registered Nurse- Emergency Department at ST. CATHERINE HOSPITAL (2022-07 – 2022-09)

• Respond to medical emergencies and assist with bedside procedures/trauma care of 2-6 patients with varying levels of care acuity
• Provide emergency care to patients in a medically underserved area

Registered Nurse II- Perioperative Care Unit at RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (2019-02 – 2019-12)

• Managed post-operative care for patients in high volume and acuity recovery room
• Provided acute post-operative monitoring, care, and education for variety of surgical cases

Registered Nurse- Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (2016-05 – 2023-03)

• Managed care for patients with critical medical and neurological conditions; charge RN and ART team member
• Recipient of Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit Nurse of the Year Award 2017

Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP – RUSH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING (2019-05 – 2022-12)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY (2012-08 – 2016-05)

High School Diploma – MUNSTER HIGH SCHOOL (2008-08 – 2012-06)