LISA FLYNN
CRITICAL CARE RN
4048 Havenwood Dr. CINCINNATI,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 25 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with electrophysiology/critical care specialty.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Charge RN-Cardiovascular Autonomic Lab
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Pre/Post RN Electrophysiology Lab/Cath Lab Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
03.2007 - Current
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Have served many roles in the department including charge RN, clinical educator, flow coordinator, and magnet champion
- Serve as device warranty coordinator for explanted devices
- Involved in many departmental/organizational roles including existing house-wide chair of Professional Advancement Committee, Electrophysiology unit council, and CVRU operational council.
Staff Nurse- Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
01.1998 - 03.2007
- Direct patient care of post open heart, lung and vascular surgeries
- Direct patient care of post cath lab intervention and ep procedures
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Staff RN- Cardiovascular Stepdown (11CD)
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
07.1997 - 01.1998
- Direct patient care of post open heart, lung and vascular surgeries
- Direct patient care of post cath lab intervention and ep procedures
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 08.2005 - 12.2007
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science
Cincinnati, OH 08.1995 - 05.1997
Skills
Critical Care experience- direct patient care
Procedure preparations
Patient Assessments
Staff supervision
Patient and family advocacy
BLS/ACLS certified
Accomplishments
TCH Professional Advancement Committee chair
Affiliations
American Association Critical Care Nurses National Member (AACN)
Greater Cincinnati AACN member
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Charge RN-Cardiovascular Autonomic Lab
The Christ Hospital Health Network
01.2022 - Current
Pre/Post RN Electrophysiology Lab/Cath Lab Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
03.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
08.2005 - 12.2007
Staff Nurse- Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit
The Christ Hospital Health Network
01.1998 - 03.2007
Staff RN- Cardiovascular Stepdown (11CD)
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
07.1997 - 01.1998
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science
08.1995 - 05.1997