Lynn Hutton
Lowell,United States
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 27 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise within the Psychiatric Nursing Specialty.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Franciscan Dyer St. Francis Center
10.2019 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to physician.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Midwest Center For Youth And Families
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to physician.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
Outpatient Pediatric Registered Nurse
Franciscan Hammond Clinic
07.2012 - 12.2018
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered Immunizations and updated patient records.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Franciscan Alliance Crown Point
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
12.2014 - 04.2015
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Franciscan Dyer St. Francis Center
12.2001 - 12.2010
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to physician.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN05.1997
Skills
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Crisis Resolution
- Medication Management
- Care Team Collaboration
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Franciscan Dyer St. Francis Center
10.2019 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Midwest Center For Youth And Families
03.2016 - 08.2020
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Franciscan Alliance Crown Point
05.2015 - 06.2017
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Center
12.2014 - 04.2015
Outpatient Pediatric Registered Nurse
Franciscan Hammond Clinic
07.2012 - 12.2018
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Franciscan Dyer St. Francis Center
12.2001 - 12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Northwest
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