K-Lyn Thompson
Swisher,IA
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience caring for patients within neuro/neurosurgery, dialysis, SICU, medical float pool, hospice case manager, clinical scribe and currently working as after hour nurse in hospice setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
12.2017 - Current
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted physicians in documenting patient information into EHR system accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure the accuracy of patient records.
- Performed data entry into electronic medical record systems.
- Scanned documents into the EMR system for storage and retrieval purposes.
- Reconciled medications between outpatient pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers as needed.
- Answered incoming phone calls promptly and professionally while taking detailed messages when required.
- Interacted with patients in a friendly and professional manner while providing assistance with paperwork or other needs.
- Attended department meetings to stay current on new policies and procedures related to clinical scribing roles.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling protected health information.
- Followed clinicians throughout shift in high-volume, busy environments.
- Informed doctor of urgent patient needs per nursing progress notes.
- Prioritized and managed multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff by conveying critical patient information.
- Assisted physicians during patient visits by taking detailed notes on interactions and treatment plans.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Attended weekly case conferences to review current cases and develop treatment plans for new admissions.
- Acted as a liaison between the patient, family members and hospice staff, physicians regarding treatment options or prognosis updates.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
11.2004 - 07.2018
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Performed daily machine maintenance, including water testing and filter replacement.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment as needed for the dialysis unit.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Participated in quality assurance activities within the department by reviewing policies and procedures and providing feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Ensured that appropriate safety measures were taken when handling hazardous materials such as biohazardous waste and chemicals used in cleaning machines.
- Instructed patients on proper home care techniques following discharge from facility.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA08.2004
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Seizure Management
- Wound Care
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Intake and Discharge
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Lab result interpretation
- Vaccine administration
- Hospice and palliative care
- Call triaging
- Removing sutures
- Home visits
- Patient education and counseling
- SBAR communication
- Physical assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
12.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
11.2004 - 07.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College