Lynn Jenema
Marion,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Munson Cadillac Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in mentoring staff and streamlining documentation processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in patient care.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Munson Cadillac Hospital
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to medical staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, post-discharge care, and medication compliance.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of electronic health records usage.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Supervisor
Munson Cadillac Hospital
02.2012 - 12.2017
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on workflows and safety protocols, enhancing team competency.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely restocking and minimizing shortages.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and increased productivity.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback to improve team effectiveness.
- Coordinated scheduling to optimize labor resources and meet operational demands.
- Resolved employee conflicts promptly, fostering a positive work environment.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
Education
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mid Michigan Community College
Harrison, MI05.1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- IV setup
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Licensed RN
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Intake and discharge
- Chart updating
- High level of autonomy
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
- Data collection
Timeline
Supervisor
Munson Cadillac Hospital
02.2012 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
Munson Cadillac Hospital
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mid Michigan Community College