Lynda Sheckles

• Delivered outstanding care to patients in multiple settings with various diagnoses. Able to efficiently manage care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Hospitals:
• Genesis Health Systems - Davenport IA - Medical Pulmonary 10/21-05/22
• SSM Health St. Mary's - Janesville WI - Medical Surgical 05/19-09/19
• SSM Health St. Clare - Baraboo WI - Medical Surgical 04/19-05/19
• Chippewa Valley Hospital - Durand WI - Medical Surgical and Emergency Department 04/18-08/18
• Unity Point Health - St. Lukes - Cedar Rapids IA - Emergency Department 01/18-03/18
• Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center - Emergency Department 09/17-12/17
• Trinity - Muscatine IA - Emergency Department 10/16-08/17
• Regional Health Services of Howard County - Cresco IA - Emergency Room 03/16-10/16

• Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
• Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
• Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
• Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.

Hospitals:

• ProHealth Care, Oconomowoc WI Medical Surgical 6/19-3/20
• University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison WI - Medical Surgical 3/20-4/20

• Monroe Clinic, Monroe WI, Emergency Department 10/15-3/16

• Per diem position , Emergency Department and Medical Surgical

• Provided patient care in multiple units including: Medical Surgical, Emergency Department and Same Day Surgery

• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.

• Provided direct patient care on Medical Surgical Unit