Kristin Lynn
Erie,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and case management. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with hospice and case management specialty.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Professional Staff Nurse Hospice
UPMC Family Hospice
03.2020 - Current
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Managed case load of over 15 patients as well as triaged any on call needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Oversaw implementation and ongoing assessment of patient care plan.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Staff Nurse
UPMC Hamot Hospital
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State
Erie, PA06.2019
Skills
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Patient Counseling
- Medication Administration
- Evidence-Based Care
- Training Junior Team Members
- Delegation and Motivation
- Telephonic Triage
- Caregiver and Family Support
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Patient Care Oversight
- EMR Systems
- Physician Communication
Timeline
Senior Professional Staff Nurse Hospice
UPMC Family Hospice
03.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse
UPMC Hamot Hospital
05.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State
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