Lyn Shryock
Ringsted,IA
Summary
Highly experienced Registered Nurse seeking new challenges in the field. Specialized in Post Anesthesia Care, with extensive experience working with high acuity patients. Strong background in Preoperative and Discharge nursing, enhancing skill set. Solid knowledge base in ICU practices, well-equipped to excel in any healthcare setting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU NURSE
Methodist Hospital
05.2018 - Current
- 19 Bays, Autonomously, monitoring post-op patients' level of recovery & consciousness from anesthesia of many forms
- Ensured hemodynamic stability through PACU stay. Critical Care experienced.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Contributed to policy development aimed at improving PACU operations and patient outcomes.
PACU TRAVEL NURSE
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
- 23 bays, Autonomously, monitoring post-op patients' level of recovery & consciousness from anesthesia of many forms
- Ensured hemodynamic stability throughout the patient's recovery. Critical Care experienced.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
PACU TRAVEL NURSE
Mayo Healthcare
01.2022 - 04.2022
- 25 bays, Autonomously, monitoring post-op patients' level of recovery & consciousness from anesthesia of many forms
- Ensured hemodynamics stability though out recovery period. Critical Care experienced.
PACU/PRE-OP/DISCHARGE NURSE
VA Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitoring patients' level of recovery & consciousness from anesthesia of many forms.
- Ensured hemodynamic stability through out recovery stay. Critical Care experienced.
- Contributed to efficient operations in pre-op and discharge areas.
PACU TRAVEL NURSE
Methodist Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Experienced PACU RN providing individualized care to patients (adults/PEDS) receiving general anesthesia, MAC, regional anesthesia of varying types.
- Ensured patient hemodynamic stability through out recovery stay. Critical Care experienced.
- Managed care for PACU, pre/post-op and ICU patients.
EP/CATH LAB RN
Sanford Health
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Coordinated with physicians and clinical staff to prepare for treatments and execute critical interventions. Critical Care experienced.
- Emergent procedures & on-call status
ICU RN
Mayo Health System of Albert Lea
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Administered high-level care to ICU patients.
- Managed critical care needs including ARDS, CHF, COPD by overseeing hemodynamics and ventilation guidelines.
ICU RN
Mayo Health System
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Direct care of patients requiring higher level of care as ICU status
- Collaboration of care with physicians (including Tele ICU) & staff to implement care plans, assessments, to care for broad range of patients ranging from sepsis, renal failure, DKA, PE, MI, pneumonia, ARDS, CHF, COPD, Hemodynamics, vents, and many other conditions
ICU FLOAT POOL
VA Medical Center
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Provided specialized care in ICU float pool covering SICU, MICU, ER, IV team, Code team and hospital-wide units.
- Delivered treatments aligned with fluctuating clinical demands across different healthcare units.
PACU TRAVEL NURSE
Mercy Medical Center
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Provided customized patient care for various age groups undergoing anesthesia.
- Monitored levels of consciousness, pain assessments, vital signs, and hemodynamic stability.
- Oversaw ICU patient treatment.
ICU RN
Mayo Health System of Albert Lea
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Direct care of patients requiring higher level of care as ICU status
- Collaboration of care with physicians (including Tele ICU) & staff to implement care plans, assessments, to care for broad range of patients ranging from sepsis, renal failure, DKA, PE, MI, pneumonia, ARDS, CHF, COPD, Hemodynamics, vents, and many other conditions
Staff RN Cardiac/telemetry/progressive units
Saint Joseph's Hospital
03.2010 - 06.2015
- EKG monitoring of all patients, post procedures (ablations,PVI,MI,CHF,ETOH,post CABG,IV drips), admissions, discharges, direct patient care
PACU RN
Fairview Ridges Hospital
03.2007 - 03.2010
- Delivered individualized care to patients of all ages undergoing various types of anesthesia.
- Maintained hemodynamic stability during entire recovery process. Critical Care experienced.
- Including PACU, pre/post-op, ICU patients
PACU/PRE/POST-OP RN
Centennial Lakes Surgery Center
03.2004 - 03.2007
- Managed pre-op, PACU, and discharge processes for patients under general anesthesia.
- Efficiently managed patient flow to ensure timely home discharge post-surgery across multiple disciplines.
- Emphasized success in both educational and recovery efforts.
Cardiac ICU RN
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Direct care of patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, DKA, PE, MI, pneumonia, ARDS, CHF, COPD, suicide, overdose, hemodynamics, vents, cardiac procedures/surgeries, EKG monitoring
- Delivered results in demanding environments requiring swift decision-making.
Staff RN in Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
04.2004 - 07.2004
- Monitored and recorded data at all stages of patient care.
- Ensured accurate and timely administration of patient medications per care plans.
- Managed initiation and termination of dialysis treatments.
Education
Associate Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
The University of Saint Catherine
Saint Paul, MN05.2003
Skills
- EPIC documentation
- Critical Care Experience (10 years)
- Mentoring
- Charge Nurse experience
- Epic
- IV insertion/Code Team
Certification
- RN Compact State Nurse License
- Minnesota RN license
- NIHSS Certification
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Licenses Education
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, American Heart Association
- AS of nursing, University of Saint Catherine, 08/2000 - 05/2003, Minneapolis, MN
Additional Information
Obtaining: CPAN and CCRN certifications
Timeline
PACU TRAVEL NURSE
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
PACU TRAVEL NURSE
Mayo Healthcare
01.2022 - 04.2022
PACU/PRE-OP/DISCHARGE NURSE
VA Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
PACU NURSE
Methodist Hospital
05.2018 - Current
PACU TRAVEL NURSE
Methodist Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2018
EP/CATH LAB RN
Sanford Health
07.2017 - 09.2017
ICU RN
Mayo Health System of Albert Lea
04.2017 - 06.2017
ICU RN
Mayo Health System
09.2016 - 03.2017
PACU TRAVEL NURSE
Mercy Medical Center
02.2016 - 05.2016
ICU RN
Mayo Health System of Albert Lea
10.2015 - 02.2016
ICU FLOAT POOL
VA Medical Center
09.2013 - 09.2016
Staff RN Cardiac/telemetry/progressive units
Saint Joseph's Hospital
03.2010 - 06.2015
PACU RN
Fairview Ridges Hospital
03.2007 - 03.2010
Cardiac ICU RN
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
08.2004 - 06.2005
Staff RN in Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
04.2004 - 07.2004
PACU/PRE/POST-OP RN
Centennial Lakes Surgery Center
03.2004 - 03.2007
Associate Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
The University of Saint Catherine
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