Lynn Edmundson
Plymouth,MN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 21+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Successful at working with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs. Hardworking and well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Clinical Supervisor
Suite Living Hospice
White Bear Lake, MN
07.2023 - Current
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient care was provided throughout the hospital system.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
- Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
- Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
- Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
- Developed, implemented and adjusted patient care plans in response to new symptoms or developments.
- Observed and interpreted patients' symptoms, devised individualized care plans, delivered best and most suitable care and advice and communicated to nursing staff and physicians.
- Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
RN Care Manager
Suite Living Senior Care
Crystal, MN
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Charted weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
RN Case Manager
Good Samaritan Home Health
Robbinsdale, MN
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
- Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
- Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
- Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all objectives were met.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
LPN Field Nurse
Good Samaritan Home Care
Robbinsdale, MN
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
LPN, Private Duty
Bayada Home Care
Plymouth, MN
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to trach/vent patients.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
LPN Charge Nurse
Glenwood Retirement Village
Glenwood, MN
10.2008 - 10.2014
- Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Blaine, MN03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MN12.2006
Skills
- Medical Assessment
- Home Infusion Care
- Patient Care Planning
- Drug Calculations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Supply Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Preventive Healthcare
- Accurate Documentation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Oversight
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Diet and Nutrition
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Emotional Awareness
- Community Program Referrals
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- Treatment Recommendations
- Microsoft Office
- Student Precepting
- Treatment Plan Modification
Timeline
RN Clinical Supervisor
Suite Living Hospice
07.2023 - Current
RN Care Manager
Suite Living Senior Care
10.2022 - 07.2023
RN Case Manager
Good Samaritan Home Health
04.2021 - 12.2022
LPN Field Nurse
Good Samaritan Home Care
10.2017 - 04.2021
LPN, Private Duty
Bayada Home Care
08.2016 - 12.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Glenwood Retirement Village
10.2008 - 10.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Hennepin Technical College
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