Barbara Lyman
Cardington,OH
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
AYA Heathcare
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nursing interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques for optimal health outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems to support continuity of care across multidisciplinary team members.
- Fostered strong relationships with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and case managers, to facilitate coordinated care strategies.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Kettering Medical Center
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems to support continuity of care across multidisciplinary team members.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
- Fostered strong relationships with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and case managers, to facilitate coordinated care strategies.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nursing interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Responded to code blue alerts within facility to initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring.
Registered Nurse, PCU
ProLink Healthcare
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Enhanced patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nursing interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided high-quality care to critically ill patients by administering medications and performing diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to implement treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Ensured safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows by efficiently managing time, prioritizing tasks, and delegating responsibilities as needed.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between shifts by providing comprehensive report updates on patient status and progress toward goals during handoffs.
- Expedited critical medical interventions through timely recognition of early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems to support continuity of care across multidisciplinary team members.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Trustaff Travel Nurses
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nursing interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to implement treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Ensured safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
Registered Nurse, Team Lead PCU
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring and adjusting care plans according to individual needs.
- Enhanced team efficiency by providing mentorship and guidance to junior nurses on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a stringent double-check system for medication administration.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the nursing unit, conducting regular in-service trainings on safe patient handling techniques.
- Managed staffing schedules for optimal coverage, reducing overtime expenses while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements by participating in quality improvement initiatives and staying abreast of current nursing trends and evidence-based practices.
- Implemented workflow improvements within the nursing unit that maximized resources while maintaining high levels of patient care standards.
- Elevated teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to problem-solving and continuous learning.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by recognizing individual achievements among staff members and promoting ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Participated in hospital-wide committees focused on improving patient safety, quality of care, and employee satisfaction initiatives.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN To RN
Rio Grande University
Rio Grande, OH08.2018
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR / EHR
- Disease Prevention
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
Certification
ACLS-Advanced Life Support
BLS- Basic Life Support
NIHSS- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU
AYA Heathcare
02.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, PCU
Kettering Medical Center
11.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, PCU
ProLink Healthcare
11.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, PCU
Trustaff Travel Nurses
11.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Team Lead PCU
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - LPN To RN
Rio Grande University