Lynn Ingalls-Bates
Speedway,IN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at OrthoIndy and Westview Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven track record in enhancing recovery outcomes through effective collaboration and leadership. Committed to implementing best practices and fostering a positive work environment, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety standards.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
OrthoIndy
02.1999 - Current
- Administered patient care and medication, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition, facilitating timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed training materials for staff on new equipment and procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing response times for patient care requests.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical competencies.
- Led nursing team in implementing best practices for patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw patient care delivery, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and standards.
- Advocated for patient needs through effective communication with families and healthcare providers.
- Evaluated clinical competencies of nursing staff on an ongoing basis to ensure consistently high-quality care delivery throughout the unit.
- Coordinated daily shift assignments to ensure adequate staffing levels for optimal patient care delivery.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective teamwork, open communication, and strong leadership skills.
Registered Nurse PACU/OR/Endoscopy
Westview Hospital
06.1993 - 09.1998
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients on post-operative care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Managed daily nursing operations, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
IN05-1993
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Physical assessments
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OrthoIndy
02.1999 - Current
Registered Nurse PACU/OR/Endoscopy
Westview Hospital
06.1993 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University