Lynn Pride
Lonsdale
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at communication, organization, multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and safety. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill a challenging new role as Unit Manager.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Psychiatric Unit
Arkansas State Hospital
08.2016 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Floor Nurse - GI Unit, Psychiatric Unit
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
04.2011 - 06.2016
- Administered patient care and treatments.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs, adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Contributed to successful accreditation reviews through strict adherence to hospital policies and protocols.
- Streamlined shift change processes by creating efficient report sheets to communicate vital information among staff.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring timely completion and optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed the care of diverse patient populations, adapting my nursing interventions to meet their unique needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Actively sought opportunities for continuing education relevant to my role as a floor nurse in order maintain up-to-date knowledge about emerging trends within the profession.
Charge Nurse - Med/Surge Unit, Home Health
Ozark Health Medical Center
08.2005 - 04.2011
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Charge/RN Floor Nurse
Indian Rock Village Nursing And Rehab
07.2005 - 11.2006
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through comprehensive care coordination.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and developing individualized care plans.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction ratings by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care to all patients regardless of background or condition severity.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
OnlineAssociate of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - West Plains
West Plains, MOSkills
- Patient Advocacy
- Training and Development
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Development and Management
- Personal Integrity
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Duty Delegation
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Shared Governance
- Process Evaluations
- Dependable
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Psychiatric Unit
Arkansas State Hospital
08.2016 - Current
Floor Nurse - GI Unit, Psychiatric Unit
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
04.2011 - 06.2016
Charge Nurse - Med/Surge Unit, Home Health
Ozark Health Medical Center
08.2005 - 04.2011
Charge/RN Floor Nurse
Indian Rock Village Nursing And Rehab
07.2005 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - West Plains
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