Lynette M. Peterson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Proven PACU Nurse with seventeen years of critical care experience. Consistently delivering exceptional patient care and outcomes at Jefferson Northeast. Skilled in healthcare team collaboration and technical proficiency with critical patients of all ages. Demonstrates adaptability, ethical practices, and a detail-oriented approach, significantly improving recovery processes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Nurse
Jefferson University Hospital Northeast
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered individualized care in PACU, SPU, Phase I and Phase II patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record system
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Einstein Medical Center
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Jefferson University Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2021
- Responded to patients and their caregivers to maintain coordinated efficient and skilled care while in their homes.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care to patients on home infusion pumps and ambulatory infusion pumps.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy home care settings covering multiple counties and states.
- Administered critical IV medications to maintain and treat oncology, cardiac, infectious disease, rheumatology and many other disciplines to patients while in their homes or preparing for discharge to home while still in an inpatient care setting.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage of patients while in the home setting.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
04.2010 - 11.2020
- Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management while serving as charge nurse and mentor.
- Served as charge nurse in a critical care oncology unit, delivering leadership, assistance and management for staff of 15.
- Collaborated with physicians and other staff to maintain continuum of care.
- Created action plans for staff development and performance improvement.
- Assessed effectiveness of patient interventions to maintain quality care.
- Monitored and documented patient care to oversee employee and patient safety, hygiene and protection.
- Evaluated and resolved potential patient safety issues with consideration to age and disability.
- Cared for patients directly with various nursing tasks such as administering medication.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
- Assisted in writing the initial Magnet document and saw site through to Magnet site visit and designation.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Holy Redeemer Hospital
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10.2018
Diploma - Nursing
Temple Episcopal School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Med
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, Florida 05.1998
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliable and Responsible
- Honest and Ethical
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Technical Proficiency with critical patients of all ages
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Timeline
PACU Nurse
Jefferson University Hospital Northeast
08.2021 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Einstein Medical Center
03.2020 - 08.2021
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Jefferson University Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2021
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
04.2010 - 11.2020
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Holy Redeemer Hospital
02.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Diploma - Nursing
Temple Episcopal School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Med
Florida Southern College
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