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Kristen Lynch

Tatum,TX

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level registered nurse position. Detail-oriented and knowledgeable with strong multitasking who can complete patient-focused and hospital-based tasks. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the nursing field. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Extern

Christ's Good Shepherd Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
  • Gained clinical care experience by taking vital signs, monitoring intake and output and providing wound care for patients and documenting information in Epic.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Gained experience with insertion, care and removal of IV's, foley catheters, NG tubes, dressing changes, and many more skills.
  • Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing.
  • Cared for patients in numerous 25+ bed units, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.

Optometric Technician

Vision Source
05.2017 - 11.2018
  • Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
  • Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
  • Performed ancillary testing when ordered by optometrist and thoroughly explained procedures to patients.
  • Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
  • Assisted with dilating patients or using eye medications when directed by optometrist.

Claims Analyst

Centene
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Checked reports on a regular basis to ensure that processing was completed on time
  • Reviewed and process insurance claims
  • Met and exceeded a daily number of claim adjustments completed
  • Communicated effectively with insurance companies to aid in correct claim filing.

Optometric Technician

Vision Source
03.2008 - 04.2014
  • Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
  • Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
  • Performed ancillary testing when ordered by optometrist and thoroughly explained procedures to patients.
  • Assisted with dilating patients or using eye medications when directed by optometrist.
  • Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Panola College
Carthage
05.2023

Associate of Science - undefined

Kilgore College
2020

Associate of Arts - undefined

Kilgore College
2020

Skills

  • Height and Weight Measurement
  • IV Insertion, Care and Removal
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Nursing Team Support
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Suture Removal
  • Bed Transfers
  • Patient Interviewing
  • Wound Care

Timeline

Nurse Extern

Christ's Good Shepherd Medical Center
05.2022 - Current

Optometric Technician

Vision Source
05.2017 - 11.2018

Claims Analyst

Centene
10.2016 - 05.2017

Optometric Technician

Vision Source
03.2008 - 04.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Panola College

Associate of Science - undefined

Kilgore College

Associate of Arts - undefined

Kilgore College

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