Lynn Hickey, RN, BSN

Pre and Post Surgical Care of Patients.

• Assisted in the assessment of patient needs, documenting findings accurately for care continuity. Managed care of approximately 20 GI patients a day or surgical patients approximately 4-8 dependent on acuity.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Established and maintained IV therapy and medication.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Registered Nurse for Pre and Post Endoscopy Procedures.

• Assisted in the assessment of patient needs, documenting findings accurately for care continuity in a fast paced environment.
• Established and maintained IV therapy.
• Post procedure care and assessment prior to discharge.
• Education of patient and family, regarding therapies and follow up procedures.
• Managed care of approximately 20 patients in an 8 hour shift, providing care, education and compassion.

• Performed the duties involved in Ambulatory Care Nursing.
• Performed as Pre-Admission Testing Nurse, Pre-Operative Nurse and Post Operative Nurse for Patients and their families.
• Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
• Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe and exceptional care to patients.
• Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
• Assisted Physicians in Bone Marrow Biopsies, Paracentesis Procedures while monitoring patient's vital signs, safety and sterility.
• Started and monitored peripheral intravenous catheters. Administered intravenous fluids and medication.
• Charge Nurse in supervisor's absence.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Performed the duties of Infusion Nurse for our Outpatient Intravenous Unit. Administered intravenous medication and hydration via peripheral IVs, PICC lines and Mediports.
• Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
• Radiology Nurse for Ct scans and MRIs, est. IVs, administer medications and monitor patients.
• Educated patients on pre-and post-procedure care, enhancing understanding and compliance.

• Teamed on Level 2 Trauma ER and emergency interventions for trauma, cardiac and varying emergency care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

• Offered exceptional Nursing care throughout varying clinical environments throughout the hospital.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Administered medications, treatments and wound care as prescribed by physicians.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

• Managed caseload of 8-12 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Administered intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.