Lynda Hughes
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with a progressive career history in various patient care settings. Proven ability to foster relationships and collaborate with the care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Known for consistently developing strong connections with patients and their families through effective communication, a respectful attitude, and exceptional customer service skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ED Registered Nurse
Cody Regional Health
Cody, WY
06.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate assessments of complex medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Worked closely with physicians and nurse practitioners to coordinate care, ensuring seamless transitions from the ED to other inpatient units or outpatient services.
Infusion Nurse
Estes Park Health
Estes Park, CO
10.2018 - 06.2021
- 5 bed outpatient infusion clinic
- Manage incoming patient referrals, scheduling and pre-authorization for treatment
- Administer compassionate care to patients/family, provide ongoing education and support
- Safe administration of medications as ordered by the physician; injections, IV antibiotics, chemotherapy/immunotherapy, blood/platelet transfusions and other medications as ordered.
- Vascular access device care and maintenance
Emergency Department RN
Pioneers Medical Center
Meeker, CO
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Provided emergency care at Level IV Trauma Center
- Provided care to 12-bed medical/surgical unit
Emergency Department RN
North Colorado Medical Center
Greeley, CO
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided emergency care at Level II Trauma Center
Director of Compliance/Infection Control Nurse
Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital
Johnstown, CO
10.2011 - 11.2015
- Oversight of operations necessary to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance with CMS and the State of Colorado.
- Supervise, assess, plan, implement and evaluate hospital surveillance, prevention/control of infection management.
- Ensures compliance with established policies, procedures and quality assurance and quality control measures.
Emergency Department RN
Poudre Valley Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
10.2009 - 10.2011
- Provided emergency care in Level II Trauma Center
Director of Emergency and Med/Surgical
Estes Park Health
Estes Park, CO
11.2004 - 09.2009
- Responsible for the safe, efficient and effective delivery of nursing care according to the established policies and procedures of the department.
Emergency Department RN
Twin Cities Community Hospital
Templeton, CA
07.2004 - 10.2004
- 13-week travel assignment
- Provided emergency care at Level III Trauma Center
Emergency Department RN
Rapid City Regional Hospital
Rapid City, SD
04.1992 - 06.2004
- Provided emergency care at Level II Trauma Center
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05.1993
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Effective communication and critical thinking
- Prioritization and time management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Age-specific competency
- EMR documentation
Certification
- RN - Wyoming 50846 (Active)
- RN - Colorado 0170005 (Inactive)
- RN - Oregon 201607789RN (Inactive)
- RN - South Dakota -(Inactive)
Certifications
- BLS - Basic Life Support (10/25)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (11/25)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (10/25)
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Certification Course (06/25)
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
ED Registered Nurse
Cody Regional Health
06.2021 - Current
Infusion Nurse
Estes Park Health
10.2018 - 06.2021
Emergency Department RN
Pioneers Medical Center
04.2016 - 10.2018
Emergency Department RN
North Colorado Medical Center
01.2016 - 04.2017
Director of Compliance/Infection Control Nurse
Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital
10.2011 - 11.2015
Emergency Department RN
Poudre Valley Hospital
10.2009 - 10.2011
Director of Emergency and Med/Surgical
Estes Park Health
11.2004 - 09.2009
Emergency Department RN
Twin Cities Community Hospital
07.2004 - 10.2004
Emergency Department RN
Rapid City Regional Hospital
04.1992 - 06.2004
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
University of South Dakota