Connie Lynn
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in healthcare. Energetic and motivational leader dedicated to top notch quality patient care with commitment to a innovative approach. Consistently provides outstanding care to patients with diverse medical conditions to help them improve their quality of life. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to nurture a friendly and caring environment. Demonstrates capability of consulting with diverse family members, ensuring that they are receiving the attention and guidance they need during highly stressful situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinate nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Appropriately demonstrate a variety of skills including intravenous therapy, inserting catheters, performing wound care, managing enteral tubes, and monitoring chest tubes.
- Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Nursing Supervisor
The Welsh Home
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Organized and clarified doctors orders through multidisciplinary collaboration
- Advised and assisted floor staff on all units with daily duties and problem management by utilizing past experience
- Managed admissions and discharges of patients through thorough assessment, charting, and organization
- Resolved conflict between staff members utilizing effective communication techniques
Charge Nurse
The Welsh Home
01.2014 - 10.2023
- Maintained high quality care to hospice, respite, short term care patients in a skilled nursing facility with a 22 bed unit and 6 bed assistive living
- Implemented residents transition from skilled to home/long term care
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges
- Delegated appropriate responsibilities to a team of up to 8 STNAs
- Accurately composed and carried out physicians orders of medications and treatment with cases such as: Orthopedic care, CVA, CHF, acute and chronic kidney, wound care, pain management, PEG tube feedings, insertion and use of foley catheter, use of peripheral lines, midlines and PICC lines for IVT, colostomy, urostomy and dementia care
- Demonstrated positive and nurturing attitude improving and maintaining staff, patient and family relations
- Exercised critical thinking by prioritizing patient care and needs
- Actively participated as multi-disciplinary team member
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Cuyahoga Community College
05.2013
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Leadership
- Policy Implementation
- Healthcare Technology
- Medication and IV administration
Accomplishments
- Plain Dealer Top Nurses Award 2023 - Nominee
Projects
- LOVAAS, Taught early behavioral modifications to autistic child through prompts, modeling and positive reinforcement.
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE - EXP 2025
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - EXP 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
The Welsh Home
10.2023 - 03.2024
Charge Nurse
The Welsh Home
01.2014 - 10.2023
ASSOCIATES DEGREE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Cuyahoga Community College
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