Christine Heerlyn, LPN
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Compassionate, patient-centered Licensed Practical Nurse with over five years of clinical experience focused on end-of-life care, chronic disease management, and cardiac care. Known for excellent leadership and clinical decision-making skills to improve outcomes and promote positive patient experiences. Highly organized with strengths in conflict management, multidisciplinary teamwork, and patient and family communication. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional LPN
Armor Healthcare/Lee County Jail
2021.08 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in CorEmr system to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Staff LPN PRN
Gulf Coast Village
2020.04 - Current
- Deliver patient-centered care to individuals in 40-bed long-term care/memory care facility.
- Assess patients, evaluate ongoing medical needs, and manage nursing interventions for patients with Alzheimer's and other end-of-life conditions.
- Supervise, train, and support team of up to four CNAs and managing day-to-day unit activities.
- Facilitate nursing meetings to maintain open communication with staff and improve quality of patient care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Evaluate patients daily to assess wounds, address behavioral concerns, and monitor medically relevant symptoms.
- Gather and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis; order tests and interpret results to inform diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Resolve concerns and issues to maintain high levels of patient satisfaction.
- Chart patient information in confidential records.
- Managed wound care effectively by cleaning wounds, applying dressings, monitoring healing progress, and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
CNA/PCL
Healthpark Medical Center
2017.05 - 2020.04
- Supported nursing team in caring for patients of all ages on 28-bed cardiac care/med-surg unit. While in LPN school worked on PCU, PCC, Telemetry, and assisted with Stoke Evaluation Team.
- Ensured culturally competent care by building trust and rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Partnered with charge RN to complete cardiac/telemetry monitoring and daily breathing treatments.
- Improved quality of care by regularly checking in with patients and families to assess needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored patient intake and output.
Professional Educator
School District Of Lee County
2012.08 - 2017.06
- Developed lesson plans and facilitated nursing interventions for profoundly medically and intellectually disabled students, including those on autism spectrum.
- Created IEPs to meet individualized 504 plans and modified general education curriculum for special needs students.
- Coordinated and supported team of special education teachers and teaching assistants.
- Promoted students' physical, emotional, academic, and social development.
- Built relationships with non-verbal students to encourage growth and learning.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support principles.
- Trained colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Met with parents to provide updates on student progress, answer questions, and discuss learning goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Expected 2025 - BSN
Excelsior College
Albany, NY06.2025
LPN Certification - Practical Nursing
Cape Coral Technical College
Cape Coral, FL08.2017
Master Certification in Special Education - Special Education
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Rider University
Trenton, NJ06.1991
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Nasopharyngeal/Oral Suctioning
- Respiratory Treatment
- Breathing Treatment/Oxygen Therapy
- Catheter Insertion
- Glucose Monitoring
- Vent/Tracheotomy Care
- G-Tube Feeding and Care
- Medication Administration
- Pacemaker Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Ambulatory Transfers
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- HIPAA Compliance
- Epic, CorEmr and PCC EMR Systems
Credentials
- LPN PN 5242300
- IV Therapy Certification
- BLS, ALS and First Aid Certified
- NCCHC-currently working on Correctional Healthcare Certification
- NAPNES-LTC Certification
- Mental Health Certification
- Alzheimer's Association Person-Centered Dementia Care Certification
Timeline
Correctional LPN
Armor Healthcare/Lee County Jail
2021.08 - Current
Staff LPN PRN
Gulf Coast Village
2020.04 - Current
CNA/PCL
Healthpark Medical Center
2017.05 - 2020.04
Professional Educator
School District Of Lee County
2012.08 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Expected 2025 - BSN
Excelsior College
LPN Certification - Practical Nursing
Cape Coral Technical College
Master Certification in Special Education - Special Education
The University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Rider University
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