Katlyn Lyons
Boone,IA
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mary Greeley Medical Center
02.2016 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Westhaven Community
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westhaven Community
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA12.2015
Skills
- Diabetes management
- ADL Assistance
- Chart updating
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care
- Precepting
- Patient Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mary Greeley Medical Center
02.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Westhaven Community
05.2014 - 02.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westhaven Community
08.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Similar Profiles
Alanna OrendorffAlanna Orendorff
Pharmacist Intern at Mary Greeley Medical CenterPharmacist Intern at Mary Greeley Medical Center
Paige BrownPaige Brown
Respiratory Therapist at Mary Greeley Medical CenterRespiratory Therapist at Mary Greeley Medical Center
William GlienkeWilliam Glienke
Social Worker Emergency Department at Mary Greeley Medical CenterSocial Worker Emergency Department at Mary Greeley Medical Center