- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Camping
- Hiking
- Animal Care
- Racing Cars
LAYNE LINDEMANN
Acworth,USA
Summary
Registered Nursing professional skilled in administering complex infusion therapies and managing comprehensive patient care. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing clinical needs. Known for strong organizational skills and empathetic patient interactions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital
Marietta, GA
09.2023 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments to oncology patients ensuring safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient vitals and reactions during infusion sessions, providing immediate interventions as necessary.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication side effects, and self-care strategies post-infusion.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans enhancing patient outcomes.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and therapeutic relationship-building techniques.
- Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, and facilitated continuity of care among all of the patient's healthcare providers.
- Coordinated referrals for supportive services such as nutrition counseling, mental health support, and financial assistance programs to address patients'' holistic needs during treatment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest advancements in oncology nursing practice.
Registered Nurse - Home Visit/L&D
Atlanta Birth Center
Atlanta, GA
09.2015 - 11.2024
- Followed up with clients in the immediate postpartum timeframe.
- Performed mother and baby assessments to ensure that physical and mental health standards were being maintained and recognized.
- Ensured that educational needs regarding new baby care, concerns, safety, feeding, etc., were met and understood during the home visit.
- Referred to the appropriate health professional, midwife, support group, etc., when needed and/or requested.
- Collected and verified birth certificate information from clients, and created birth certificate records as needed on GAVERS.
- Update the provider after each visit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Submitted all reports and paperwork.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered prenatal and postnatal care to patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Infusion Registered Nurse
New Life Health Center
Cartersville, GA
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Greet patients, and help them get comfortable prior to starting the procedure.
- Organize and prepare all items needed for the procedure or treatment.
- Prep the skin site for a successful IV start or injection.
- Draw blood as needed.
- Start the IV and monitor the patient and IV before, during, and after treatment.
- Make sure the patient is comfortable, answer any questions, or address any concerns.
- Remove the IV, and dress the site appropriately.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responses during infusion therapy to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Educated patients and families on infusion procedures, potential side effects, and self-care post-treatment.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff in infusion techniques, safety protocols, and best practices.
Private Home Health Caregiver
Private
Acworth, GA
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Provided daily in home care for bed bound client
- Assisted with ADLs and daily physical therapy
- Managed medication organization and administration
- IM injections or blood draws as needed
- Regular assessments and care of physical and mental health concerns
- Created, maintained, and updated plan of care regularly
- Worked with other members of care team effectively and cohesively
- Communicated changes in health or needs with appropriate provider
- Helped client maintain emotional wellbeing, outside friendships, provided companionship and respect.
Registered Nurse L&D
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Provided direct care of assigned patients each shift
- Triaged patients
- Performed admission, physical and cervical assessment, and monitoring of both mother and unborn baby/babies
- Monitored patient's and baby's vitals simultaneously
- Advocate for patients to achieve their personal goals, by fostering appropriate communication and help as needed
- Performed OR circulating nurse duties and assisted OR staff when patients were transferred to OR for surgical birth
- Cared for and monitored patient in recovery unit during immediate post op time frame: including pain management, bleeding, DVT prevention, etc
- Experience in working with patients and babies with a wide range of risk factors including: Multiple babies; drug addicted; abuse/trama victims; incarcerated moms; breech, shoulder dystocia, full face presentation; still birth, late term loss; previa, accreta, etc.
- Performed all continuing education units to ensure evidence based practice, and reviewed and practiced hospital policies and JCAHO standards
Education
Bachelor's in Nursing -
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA12.2008
Skills
- Peripheral IV placement
- IM/SubQ injections
- Medication management
- Lab draws
- Breastfeeding support
- Collaboration with physicians
- Intrapartum/Antepartum care
- Prenatal care
- Labor support techniques
- Emotional support
- Immunotherapy administration
- Oncology nursing care
- Compassionate care
Certification
- ONS certified
- BLS
Interests
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Infusion Registered Nurse
New Life Health Center
03.2023 - 09.2023
Private Home Health Caregiver
Private
06.2019 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse - Home Visit/L&D
Atlanta Birth Center
09.2015 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse L&D
Northside Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor's in Nursing -
Mercer University