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Deanna McLymond

Rochester,NY

Summary

Ambitious Board-Certified Registered Nurse and Exercise Specialist with an expansive skill set in direct care nursing, health and wellness, and body mechanics. Success in providing superior individualized patient care. Proven leadership focused on excellent patient care and satisfaction. Healthcare professional devoted to health and wellness promotion with over 15 years of experience assessing well-being and coaching clients on behavioral and lifestyle changes based on conditions and goals. Professional who is devoted to excellence in all endeavors.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Nurse, Employee

University of Rochester School of Nursing
09.2017 - Current

Dedicated to helping clients reach a healthier lifestyle through individual engagement, health assessment, lifestyle coaching, and chronic disease management programs.

  • Conduct POCT biometric screening.
  • Integrate education in real-time from biometric screenings; explain and counsel the client regarding biometric values.
  • Engage and encourage participant follow-up with personal health assessments and other resources to make measurable improvements in their wellness goals.
  • Make appropriate referrals based on the participant's needs.
  • Oversee other clinical staff and clerks to assure smooth administration of clinical services.
  • Coordinate on and off-site clinics and group sessions.
  • Onsite wellness and flu clinics.
  • Health and wellness webinars.

Additional Roles:

HIPAA Liaison

  • Operate closely with the HIPAA privacy officer to focus on HIPAA compliance within the department.
  • Educate staff on HIPAA policies and how the policies relate to our practice.

Preceptor

  • Mentor new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Monitor staff workflow and behaviors throughout the training process.

Resident Mentor

  • Support and education medical residents though their rotation within our practice.


Registered Nurse Level II

Strong Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 09.2017

Orthopedics, 5-3400. Direct quality patient bedside care. Motivated by a genuine and natural expression to transform the vitality of patients during their hospital stay.

Continuous assessment, monitoring, recording, and evaluation of patient medical conditions. Consistently acting as a patient advocate, while communicating professionally with the care team and family to provide superior patient care.

Additional roles:

  • Charge Nurse
  • Nurse Preceptor
  • PFCC (patient family-centered care) champion & Regulatory Champion.

Exercise Physiologist/Wellness Coach

Rochester Regional Health System
06.2014 - 11.2021

Education

B.S - Nursing

University Of Rochester School Of Nursing
Rochester, NY
05.2018

A.A.S - Nursing

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
05.2015

B.S - Exercise Physiology

The College At Brockport
Brockport, NY
05.2011

A.S - Liberal Arts General Studies

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
07.2007

Skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Initiative-taking, hardworking leader
  • Upholds high self-standards
  • An adaptable leader with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Provides quality direct patient care

License

Registered Nurse

Certification

AED & CPR

Coopers Certification, Fitness Specialist

Nutrition and Healthy Living - eCornell

Whole Foods Plant-Based Cooking - Rouxbe online culinary school

References

Available on request

Timeline

Project Nurse, Employee

University of Rochester School of Nursing
09.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse Level II

Strong Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 09.2017

Exercise Physiologist/Wellness Coach

Rochester Regional Health System
06.2014 - 11.2021

B.S - Nursing

University Of Rochester School Of Nursing

A.A.S - Nursing

Monroe Community College

B.S - Exercise Physiology

The College At Brockport

A.S - Liberal Arts General Studies

Monroe Community College
Deanna McLymond