Emy Lyons
Registered Nurse
Denton,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 25 years of successful experience in PACU, Interventional Radiology and Critical Care Nursing. Recipient of Service Excellence Award. Strengths in diverse patient populations backed by training in Life Quality Coaching in Special Needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Clearsky Rehabilitation
Flower Mound, TX
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge in Rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Flower Mound, Texas
05.2014 - 12.2020
- Provide nursing care for patients emerging from anesthesia for airway issues, pain, nausea and monitored their surgical sites, drains and equipment in phase 1 recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage complications.
- Coordinated bi monthly in-service education in PACU staff meeting.
- Work in Urology Lab with Urology Surgeon weekly
Certified Interventional Radiologic Nurse
Denton Regional Medical Center
Denton, Texas
09.2008 - 03.2014
- Coordinated and performed conscious sedation and nursing care in diagnostic and interventional radiologic procedures like lung and liver biopsies or placements of urethral stents for in and outpatients.
- Provided monthly in-service at staff meeting for all modalities.
RN II PACU
Surgical Care Affiliates Inc.
Texas Health Surgery Center, Denton, Tx
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Agency RN for ICU/ER/IMCU
Medical Staffing Network
Denton, Texas
09.2001 - 09.2008
- Contract Registered Nurse for Intensive Care Units in the DFW area.
- Critical nursing care including patients on Ventilators, Central Venous and Arterial lines and multiple surgical site monitoring and care.
ICU RN
Denton Regional Medical Center
08.1997 - 09.2001
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Oversaw as Charge RN on delivery of care for all patients on 12-bed intensive care unit, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of RN's, technicians and unit clerks.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Education
Certified Life Quality Coach For Special Needs - Life Quality Coaching For Special Needs
Training Education Resource Innovation, Inc
Oceanside, California09.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX08.1997
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cook County College
Gainesville, TX08.1992
Skills
- Certified Radiologic Nurse 2011-2015
- Former TPAPIN Advocate
- Life Quality Coach for Special Needs Families
- Urodynamic Lab RN
- In-service Coordinator
- Post-Operative Care
- Patient Assessments
- Infection Control And Aseptic Procedures
- Intravenous Therapy
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- PALS/ACLS Certified
Timeline
RN II PACU
Surgical Care Affiliates Inc.
03.2023 - Current
RN
Clearsky Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 03.2023
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
05.2014 - 12.2020
Certified Interventional Radiologic Nurse
Denton Regional Medical Center
09.2008 - 03.2014
Agency RN for ICU/ER/IMCU
Medical Staffing Network
09.2001 - 09.2008
ICU RN
Denton Regional Medical Center
08.1997 - 09.2001
Certified Life Quality Coach For Special Needs - Life Quality Coaching For Special Needs
Training Education Resource Innovation, Inc
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cook County College