Lynette M. Adamczyk
Gibsonia,PA
Summary
Respected, enthusiastic professional with over thirty years of nursing experience with a primary focus in obstetrical and gynecological nursing and in education. Effective leader with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to lead by example. Collaborative team player with the capacity to motivate others and build strong teams that can work together to accomplish organizational and departmental goals. Enjoys new challenges, works well in high-pressure environments, and is skilled in applying logical but creative approaches to problem resolution.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Care Manager
UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE HOSPITAL
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2010 - Current
- Collaborates with physician teams, Nursing Unit staff, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Social Worker, Home Care Nurse Liaison, patients, and their families to create safe discharge plans for patients.
- Creates and sends referrals to post-acute facilities for patients needing post-acute care.
- Preceptor for new hires.
Education and Development Specialist
THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL, FORBES REGIONAL CAMPUS
Monroeville, PA
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Participated in orientation of new nursing hires to general nursing practices.
- Responsible for education of inpatient and outpatient nursing units throughout hospital.
- Researched and created educational materials for nursing units and other departments within hospital.
- Collaborated with co-workers and implemented educational projects.
- Re-organized and streamlined nursing orientation handbooks.
Charge Nurse
BABCOCK OB/GYN ASSOCIATES
Pittsburgh, PA
09.1997 - 01.2008
- Performed telephone triage for obstetrical and gynecological patients’ health related concerns.
- Telephoned patients and explained test results.
- Increased patient satisfaction through teaching and answering questions regarding disease processes.
- Scheduled patients’ office appointments, surgeries, lab tests, and procedures.
- Controlled patient expectations through detailed explanation of procedures.
Obstetrical Nurse Supervisor
NORTH JACKSON HOSPITAL
Bridgeport, AL
06.1995 - 09.1997
- Established new obstetrical unit.
- Single-handedly researched and created administrative policies and procedures for new unit by collaborating with hospitals and professional organizations (AWHONN and ACOG).
- Implemented administrative policies and procedures for new unit with hospital administration.
- Developed orientation guidelines for new unit.
- Interviewed and hired staff members.
- Trained staff members in obstetrical nursing.
- Achieved JCAHO accreditation for new unit.
- Responsible for all managerial facets of new unit while also functioning as operating room nurse.
- Interfaced with other departments to promote quality of obstetrical patient care (Pharmacy, materials management, housekeeping, and maintenance).
Staff Nurse - Labor and Delivery
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
Huntsville, AL
03.1995 - 06.1995
- Provided care and coached patients during labor, delivery, and recovery.
Supplemental Staff Nurse
ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL
Pittsburgh, PA
12.1994 - 03.1995
- Supplemental Staffing for Labor and Delivery Unit, Post-Partum Unit, and Nursery.
- Provided care and coached patients during labor, delivery, and recovery.
- Provided care to post-partum patients and their infants.
Nurse Clinician - Obstetrical Recovery Room
MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL
Pittsburgh, PA
01.1987 - 12.1994
- Cared for post-partum patients and their infants.
- Revised recovery room protocols.
- Compiled labor and delivery statistics.
- Evaluated performances of designated staff members.
- Facilitated staff self evaluations and chart audits.
Staff Nurse - Labor and Delivery
MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL
Pittsburgh, PA
07.1987 - 01.1989
- Provided care and coached patients during labor, delivery, and recovery.
Adjunct Faculty
LAROCHE COLLEGE
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Instructed baccalaureate nursing students regarding issues in women’s health.
- Revised curriculum to include current topics.
- Facilitated speakers on pertinent subject matter.
Board member
Sigma Theta Tau International, Theta Mu Chapter
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
Member of AWHONN
Association of Women’s Health Obstetrical and Neonatal Nurses
01.1995 - 01.1997
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Nursing Management
LaRoche College
Pittsburgh, PA05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.1987
Skills
- Effective communicator: able to triage, relay information to appropriate receiver in effective manner
- Leader: history of leadership roles such as Clinician, Supervisor
- Collaborative: able to work with variety of disciplines or departments regarding patient or staff education and safe patient care
Accomplishments
- 2016 UPMC Award to Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACE) award winner.
- 2016 Nominee for the Cameos of Caring Case Manager.
- Spring 2004 Awarded the Sigma Theta Tau, Theta Mu Nursing Scholarship
Timeline
Senior Care Manager
UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE HOSPITAL
04.2010 - Current
Education and Development Specialist
THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL, FORBES REGIONAL CAMPUS
01.2008 - 04.2010
Adjunct Faculty
LAROCHE COLLEGE
05.2005 - 08.2005
Board member
Sigma Theta Tau International, Theta Mu Chapter
01.2004 - 01.2006
Charge Nurse
BABCOCK OB/GYN ASSOCIATES
09.1997 - 01.2008
Obstetrical Nurse Supervisor
NORTH JACKSON HOSPITAL
06.1995 - 09.1997
Staff Nurse - Labor and Delivery
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
03.1995 - 06.1995
Member of AWHONN
Association of Women’s Health Obstetrical and Neonatal Nurses
01.1995 - 01.1997
Supplemental Staff Nurse
ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL
12.1994 - 03.1995
Staff Nurse - Labor and Delivery
MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL
07.1987 - 01.1989
Nurse Clinician - Obstetrical Recovery Room
MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL
01.1987 - 12.1994
Master of Science - Nursing - Nursing Management
LaRoche College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
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