Lynde Lennox
Garland
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 17 years of diverse healthcare experience, including over 9 years specializing in hospice and palliative care. Proven expertise in managing complex patient needs through a holistic and culturally competent approach, ensuring tailored care for individual circumstances. Adept at care coordination, patient and family education, and end-of-life advocacy, consistently recognized for integrity, dependability, and effective prioritization in high-pressure environments. Driven by a passion for promoting dignity, comfort, and improved outcomes for patients during their most vulnerable moments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive hospice and palliative nursing care across home, assisted living, nursing facility, and group home settings.
- Conducted initial and ongoing patient assessments; develop individualized care plans aligned with patient goals and comfort measures.
- Coordinated care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and family members to ensure a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with state guidelines and clinical best practices.
- Advocated for patient rights and access to necessary interventions, fostering dignity and quality of life.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
Hospice Admissions and RN Case Manager
Community Healthcare of Texas
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Performed initial and follow-up assessments of physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, nutrition, end-of-life expectations, and self-care.
- Completed admissions, recertifications, and GIP care planning in hospital settings.
- Partnered with colleagues to develop strategies to improve CAHPS survey participation and patient satisfaction.
Hospice Admissions and RN Case Manager
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Delivered direct hospice care across home, inpatient, and facility environments.
- Guided patients and families through the dying process with compassion and dignity.
- Educated families on medications, therapies, and care expectations to ensure participation in care.
- Maintained timely, accurate clinical documentation for regulatory compliance and continuity of care.
Charge Nurse
Prestonwood Rehab & Nursing Center
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Supervised care for up to 20 patients daily in a 100-bed inpatient facility.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, wound care, Foley catheterization, and injections.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, recovery processes, and ongoing care needs.
- Ensured compliance with infection control and safety standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Instructor
primaMED Training Institute
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed curriculum and instructed phlebotomy and medical assistant students.
- Taught clinical skills including vital signs, injections, sterile field prep, and wound care.
- Focused on patient-centered care and professional standards.
Phlebotomist
Laboratory Corporation of America
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Performed venipuncture and specimen collection for adult and pediatric patients.
- Ensured proper labeling, handling, and transport of specimens.
- Experienced with blood cultures, paternity testing, and drug/toxicology screening.
Lab & X-Ray Technician
Primacare Medical Center
05.2008 - 06.2011
- Conducted diagnostic imaging under ALARA guidelines for patient safety.
- Performed venipuncture, CBC/CMP testing, urinalysis, and rapid diagnostics (flu, strep, mono, pregnancy).
- Maintained urgent-care laboratory operations including
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookhaven College
12.2016
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Accurate documentation
- Nurse Education and Training
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Community resources
- Medication management
Accomplishments
- Maintained 100% compliance with admission documentation and regulatory requirements.
- Consistently achieved same-day admission turnaround, improving patient/family satisfaction and access to services.
- Collaborated with physicians and referral sources to increase admission conversion rates while supporting appropriate eligibility determinations.
- Provided compassionate, clear education during admissions, leading to positive feedback from families.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on admission protocols, promoting consistency and quality in onboarding patients.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team strategies that reduced hospital readmissions by ensuring rapid hospice enrollment.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – License #920094 | Valid through 2026-04-30
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association | Current
Timeline
RN Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
Hospice Admissions and RN Case Manager
Community Healthcare of Texas
11.2020 - 11.2022
Hospice Admissions and RN Case Manager
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
09.2018 - 11.2020
Charge Nurse
Prestonwood Rehab & Nursing Center
02.2017 - 09.2018
Instructor
primaMED Training Institute
08.2015 - 08.2017
Phlebotomist
Laboratory Corporation of America
06.2011 - 08.2013
Lab & X-Ray Technician
Primacare Medical Center
05.2008 - 06.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookhaven College
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