Kim Lyons
Olympia,WA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education .
Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients.
Compassionate Registered Nurse, offering background in critical care, pediatrics and geriatrics. Known for providing personalized patient care; skilled at coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance quality of life for diverse populations. Significant impact made by implementing proactive health management measures in prior roles.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Infusion Nurse
Option Care
Seattle, WA
03.2020 - Current
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
RN IV Therapy
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
Tacoma, Washington
03.2006 - 10.2018
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
RN Home Infusion
Integrated Home Healthcare Services
Spokane, Washington
05.1999 - 07.2000
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
RN PICU
Deaconess Medical Center
Spokane, WA
07.1988 - 04.1999
- Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Received specialized training in critical care management techniques such as hemodynamic monitoring or ventilator management.
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities when needed, including delegating tasks to other staff members.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
- Served as a preceptor for new RN staff members by providing orientation on unit protocols and standards of practice.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06-1988
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Geriatric Care
- Discharge Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Medical assessment
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Wound Care
- Infectious disease control
- Chart updating
- Care Planning
- Mobility Assistance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Care
- Home Health Care
- Life-sustaining machines
- Trauma recovery
- Medication Administration
- Ventilator care
- OR and ER experience
- Long-Term Care
Timeline
RN Infusion Nurse
Option Care
03.2020 - Current
RN IV Therapy
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
03.2006 - 10.2018
RN Home Infusion
Integrated Home Healthcare Services
05.1999 - 07.2000
RN PICU
Deaconess Medical Center
07.1988 - 04.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Spokane Community College