JENNIFER LYMAN
Fairmount,IL
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in various healthcare settings. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Facilitated communication between families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Agency Registered Nurse
Illinois Department of Corrections
Danville, IL
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided nursing care to individuals in the correctional setting.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Served as an advocate for patients when communicating with external providers or agencies.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
03.2020 - 02.2024
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carle Pediatric Transport
Urbana, IL
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Transport pediatric patients from referring facilities back to Carle Foundation Hospital for specialized care.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Vincent Ascension
Indianapolis, IN
07.2015 - 07.2019
- Transport neonatal and pediatric patients from referring facilities back to St. Vincent Women's NICU and Peyton Manning Children's Hospital for specialized care
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carle Foundation Hospital
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Performed all duties related to respiratory care from preterm neonates to the adult population
- Managed ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP per protocols
- Attended high-risk deliveries
- Member of the adult ECMO specialist team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN07-2024
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL12.2019
Associates in Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Parkland Community College
Champaign, IL05.2013
Certification
- Licensed as a registered nurse in Illinois and Indiana
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certified.
- Advanced credentials: NPS(Neonatal Pediatric Specialist), PHRN(Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse)
Accomplishments
President's List Honors at Danville Area Community College 2019
ANA, NBRC, an AARC member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse
Illinois Department of Corrections
02.2022 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carle Pediatric Transport
07.2019 - 07.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Vincent Ascension
07.2015 - 07.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carle Foundation Hospital
05.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Northwest
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Danville Area Community College
Associates in Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Parkland Community College
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