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Lynn Clark

Bethpage,TN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a combination of Intensive care expertise at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and Acute care expertise at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient and family education. Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Adept at mentoring new staff. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients/family members and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
05.2008 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Provided necessary case by case supervision and education for family members in preparation for providing necessary care for patients after discharge
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
01.2009 - 12.2014

(see skills listed above)

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Aquinas College
Nashville, TN
12-2008

Skills

  • Licensed RN
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Precepting
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship building
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient and family education
  • Patient and family advocacy

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
01.2009 - 12.2014

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
05.2008 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Aquinas College
Lynn Clark