Dylan Lancaster
Columbia,TN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in clinical and management settings. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Experience in adult and adolescent psychiatric care, as well as emergency, long-term, medical-surgical, and home care nursing. Certified BLS, BLS Instructor, CPI.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pinewood Springs
06.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Primary Admissions RN
Western State Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during the admissions process.
- Streamlined admissions procedures for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assessed potential risks for each admitting patient, implementing appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and coordination of care.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Served as an intake RN and intake specialist from 01/2020-03/2022
- Worked in utilization review and initiated insurance claims, audited and reviewed charts with insurance companies.
- Served as an ECT RN from 06/2020-03/2022
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care and progress towards recovery goals.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
Director of Nursing
Life Ease Home Care
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Implemented interdisciplinary rounding practices to streamline communication among healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Admissions Registered Nurse
Western State Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assessed potential risks for each admitting patient, implementing appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed challenging situations with empathy and professionalism, diffusing conflicts when they arose during the admissions process.
- Monitored daily census data ensuring optimal bed utilization across different units within the facility.
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
Registration Clerk
Trigg County Hospital
Cadiz, KY
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Streamlined registration process by implementing efficient data entry and filing systems.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing prompt and courteous service during the registration process.
- Accurately collected and verified patient demographic and insurance information for seamless recordkeeping.
- Collected any patient financial responsibility.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY2017
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Medical Assessment
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Intake and Discharge
- Patient Assessment
- Emotional Awareness
- Medication Distribution
Certification
- BLS
- BLS Instructor
- CPI
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pinewood Springs
06.2023 - Current
Primary Admissions RN
Western State Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
06.2019 - 03.2022
Director of Nursing
Life Ease Home Care
08.2018 - 11.2018
Admissions Registered Nurse
Western State Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2018
Registration Clerk
Trigg County Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hopkinsville Community College
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