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Lynn Feinman

Loch Sheldrake,New York

Summary

Proven Mental Health Registered Nurse with a track record of delivering high-quality patient care and behavioral management at Central NY Psychiatric Center. Expert in medication administration and adept at educating patients on mental health, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills. Achievements include significant improvements in patient outcomes and enhanced treatment strategies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Central NY Psychiatric Center
12.2014 - Current
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
  • Evaluate lab tests to assess and identify patients' medication therapeutic levels.
  • Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes. Metabolic monitoring.
  • On occasion, fill in to cover group therapy for the SMI incarcerated individuals.
  • Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through daily patient interaction during psychiatric medication pass.
  • Performed mental health assessments on incoming patients (incarcerated individuals) from other NYS Correctional facilities admitted to an acute 10 day out-count observation cell.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients in easy-to-understand terms.

Registered Nurse

The Center for Discovery
06.2010 - 11.2014

Performed nursing care for the developmentally and physically disabled adult population.

  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • G-tube, Foley catheterization, wound care, stoma care, vaccines.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Sullivan County Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NY

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Behavioral Management
  • Patient Health Education
  • Motivational Interviewing

Affiliations

  • American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Additional Information

I am currently working on becoming a board certified psychiatric nurse.


Bilingual

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Central NY Psychiatric Center
12.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse

The Center for Discovery
06.2010 - 11.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Sullivan County Community College
Lynn Feinman