Lynn Lineberry
Alma,AR
Summary
AANP Certified Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of nursing experience in cardiology, excelling in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion, leveraging skills in patient assessment and chronic disease management. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction scores through quality care, effective communication, and strong teamwork. Committed to utilizing evidence-based practices to improve health outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
APRN
Mercy Cardiology Mercy Tower West
Fort Smith, AR
05.2020 - Current
- Performed thorough patient evaluations and physical exams.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, including X-rays, EKGs, and laboratory tests, to diagnose cardiac issues.
- Managed medication plans by prescribing drugs, observing progress, and altering therapies for best results.
- Educated patients about diagnosis, disease prevention strategies such as nutrition, exercise habits, lifestyle changes.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in nursing practice.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Charge RN
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
10.2010 - 05.2020
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Allocated tasks to RNs and LPNs, providing guidance for optimal patient care.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Assumed responsibility for ensuring that high standards of nursing care are maintained throughout the facility.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization regarding patient-related issues.
- Coordinated communication between interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Conducted rounds on assigned units on a regular basis.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies and procedures related to nursing care.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Provided leadership during emergencies or critical situations.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
Lead Registered Nurse
Schwarz Cardiology
Fort Smith, AR
09.2006 - 10.2010
- Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
- Provided direct patient care, such as obtaining vital signs and monitoring nuclear stress test.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Ordered laboratory tests as directed by physician orders or protocol guidelines.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Provided leadership role in developing departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
- Served as a resource for other nurses seeking guidance related to best practices for delivering high quality patient care.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Fort Smith, MT08-2006
Master of Science - nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Physical assessments
- Clinical decision making
- Diagnostic testing
- Treatment plan development
- Lab result evaluation
- Prescribing medications
- Chronic disease management
- Health promotion
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Excellent oral and written communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
APRN
Mercy Cardiology Mercy Tower West
05.2020 - Current
Charge RN
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
10.2010 - 05.2020
Lead Registered Nurse
Schwarz Cardiology
09.2006 - 10.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Master of Science - nursing
Walden University
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