Amy Flynn
Denver,CO
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional, bringing 15 years of experience, delivering exceptional care to PACU and CPCU patients. Knowledgeable about Perioperative requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety, while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rose Medical Center
Denver, CO
01.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral,and IV; and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.
- Instructed and documented patient follow-up care activities to prepare for transfer or discharge.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Health Partners
Muskegon, MI
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Mercy Health Partners
Muskegon , MI
07.2007 - 06.2020
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Delivered timely and effective physical, social and emotional nursing care according to established standards.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Comforted and reassured patients and family members and patiently answered questions and conveyed important care information.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hackley Hospital
Muskegon , MI
08.2006 - 07.2007
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI08.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.1992
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Treatment Planning
- Infection Control
- Emotional Support
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Privacy and confidentiality
Licenses
Registered Nurse Licensed in Colorado
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rose Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Health Partners
06.2020 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Mercy Health Partners
07.2007 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hackley Hospital
08.2006 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Muskegon Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Michigan State University
BLS, ACLS, PALS
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