Lynettra Rochell
Registered Nurse
Strong,Arkansas
Summary
Hardworking and skilled Critical Care Nurse bringing proven skills in managing needs of patients with concerns such Neuro and Critical Care. Supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes. Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 17 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Alliant Staffing Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas , TX
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Neuro ICU,Trauma ICU and CVICU critical care units.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Angel Staffing( St.Joseph Hospital)
Houston, Texas
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Covid Crisis travel assignment
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Working with vented patients
- Titrating Cardiac drips
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Krucial Staffing (Elmhurst Hospital)
Queens, NY
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Covid Crisis Assigment
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
Registered Nurse Traveler
American Mobile Nursing ( Kaiser LAMC)
City of Los Angeles, CA
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Working with Vented patients
- Titrating Cardiac Drips
Registered Nurse Traveler
Core Medical Staffing
City of Los Angeles, CA
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Worked for local agency On Medsurg, Telmetry ,CCu and CVICU units
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Able to care for vented patients
- Titrate cardiac drips
Registered Nurse Traveler
Westways Staffing Services ( Mission Viejo Hosp
Mission Viejo, CA
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Float Registered Nurse
Priority Medical Staffing (Glenwood Hospital)
West Monroe, LA
07.2008 - 03.2017
- Worked for local agency 219 bed facility assiting staff with staffing needs on ICU,Med surg ER and Tel units.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Little Rock, AR 01.2004 - 01.2005
Diploma of Nursing - LPN
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR 08.2001 - 08.2002
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
undefinedTimeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Alliant Staffing Baylor University Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Angel Staffing( St.Joseph Hospital)
07.2020 - 04.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Krucial Staffing (Elmhurst Hospital)
03.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse Traveler
American Mobile Nursing ( Kaiser LAMC)
02.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse Traveler
Core Medical Staffing
03.2017 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse Traveler
Westways Staffing Services ( Mission Viejo Hosp
06.2015 - 03.2017
Float Registered Nurse
Priority Medical Staffing (Glenwood Hospital)
07.2008 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
01.2004 - 01.2005
Diploma of Nursing - LPN
South Arkansas Community College
08.2001 - 08.2002
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