Years of professional experience 22 years
Lynda Whitfield
Corinth,MS
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Whitfield Nursing Home, excelling in patient care and education. Proven ability in medication administration and patient advocacy, fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Recognized for exceptional clinical judgment and effective care planning, ensuring optimal health outcomes in diverse patient populations.
Overview
2023
2023
Work History
Registered Nurse
Retired
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for treatment planning.
RN Supervisor
Whitfield Nursing Home
12.1999 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for treatment planning.
Education
Associare Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Northeast Community College
Booneville, MS06.1991
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL12.1973
High School Diploma - General
Murphy High School
Mobile Al05.1969
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Patient care
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
Care planning
Care plan development
Professional bedside manner
Physical assessments
Patient evaluation
Family education
Licensed RN
Medication distribution
Tracheostomy care
Precepting
Lab result interpretation
Team coordination
Complex Problem-solving
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Intake and discharge
Emergency response
Relationship building
Chart updating
Vaccine administration
Diabetes management
Insulin medication assistance
Procedure preparations
High level of autonomy
Chronic disease management
Medical assessment
ADL assistance
Patient counseling
Staff supervision
Hospice and palliative care
Long-term care
Geriatric nursing
Oxygen saturation standards
Palliative care awareness
Medical records management
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Whitfield Nursing Home
12.1999 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Retired
Associare Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Northeast Community College
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Montevallo
High School Diploma - General
Murphy High School