Heather Lynott
Scranton,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in different settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Allied Services Integrated Health System
Scranton, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to facility policies.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
LPN
CHS-Senior Mental Health
Scranton, PA
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
LPN Clinic Nurse
Delta Medix Urology
Scranton, PA
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN Office Nurse
Geisinger CMC Heart and Vascular Clinic
Scranton, PA
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
LPN Unit Coordinator
Abington Manor
Clarks Summit, PA
07.2010 - 05.2018
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to facility policies.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
Education
LPN Certification - Nursing
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
Scranton, PA06-2010
RN Associates Degree - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Scranton, PASkills
- LPN certification
- Patient care
- Triage
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Assessments
- Post pacemakers
- Life vests
- Amputated limbs
- Pressure ulcers
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
Timeline
LPN
Allied Services Integrated Health System
03.2023 - Current
LPN
CHS-Senior Mental Health
01.2023 - 03.2023
LPN Clinic Nurse
Delta Medix Urology
10.2020 - 12.2022
LPN Office Nurse
Geisinger CMC Heart and Vascular Clinic
05.2018 - 10.2020
LPN Unit Coordinator
Abington Manor
07.2010 - 05.2018
LPN Certification - Nursing
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
RN Associates Degree - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
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