Dorothy Lower
Richmond
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in pediatric primary care and complex care environments. Proficient in pediatric triage, preventative care, clinical procedures, and family education. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while ensuring safety and efficiency in fast-paced outpatient settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Richmond At Vcu
07.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care in a pediatric primary care clinic, supporting well-child visits, acute visits, and chronic disease management
- Perform high-volume pediatric triage, assessing symptoms, prioritizing care needs, and coordinating timely provider follow up.
- Assist with lactation appointments, offering education and support to caregivers in collaboration with providers.
- Work within the Complex Care Clinic, caring for medically complex pediatric patients.
- Perform clinical procedures including port accesses, urinary catheterization, and vaccine administration.
- Administer routine and specialty immunizations while ensuring safe handling, accurate documentation, and patient comfort.
Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
06.2023 - 07.2024
- As a nurse in the Pediatric Acute Psychiatric Department, I applied critical thinking to deliver tailored nursing interventions for a diverse population of psychiatric patients.
- Served as a member of the Recognition and Retention Committee, focusing on staff morale and engagement initiatives.
- Leveraged communication skills to collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Practiced active observation and develops relationships to monitor behavior and mood identify changes that warrant intervention.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans, providing compassionate support within the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.
Nursing Internship
Work The World
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced patient care on Pediatric and Oncology floor at West Visayas State University Medical Center.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to evaluate and implement effective patient care plans.
- Educated families on disease prevention and healthy practices alongside healthcare professionals.
- Assisted nursing teams in delivering comprehensive patient care and support services.
Life Guard
Swim Metro
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Ensuring swimmer safety through accident prevention, active monitoring, enforcement of protocols and swift response
- Managed various pool equipment maintenance activities
Education
B.S.N. - Nursing
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA05-2023
Skills
- Compassionate
- Prioritizes Patient Safety
- Crisis Management Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Pediatric Triage
Certification
- RN // August 2023
- BLS // 2025-04-01 - 2027-04-01
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Richmond At Vcu
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
06.2023 - 07.2024
Nursing Internship
Work The World
06.2022 - 08.2022
Life Guard
Swim Metro
01.2017 - 01.2018
B.S.N. - Nursing
Randolph-Macon College