Lynn Charette
Watkins ,MN
Summary
Motivational medical nurse with extensive experience in patient and family support during hospitalizations. Expertise in educating patients on collaboration with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans. Proven ability to enhance patient understanding and engagement in their health journey.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
St. Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to Centracare established protocols and guidelines.
- Mentored nursing students in clinical practice, enhancing their patient care skills and confidence.
- Represented Medical Unit 2 on CLABSI Committee, participating in discussions and decisions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and safety.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Lutheran Medical Center
Lakewood, CO
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on infant safety, bathing, circumcision care, breastfeeding, and bottle feeding.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ensure optimal healing and recovery outcomes.
- Coordinated and consulted with Pediatrician, OB Provider, Lactation, and Case Management to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
- Coordinated care with Pediatrician, OB Provider, Lactation, and Case Management to develop and evaluate comprehensive care plans for mother and infant.
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
Denver CO, CO
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Provide direct patient care while meeting the holistic needs of patients in accordance with physician orders while maintaining the goals and values of SCL Health
- Perform and document a thorough assessment of each patient upon admission and throughout the course of treatment, while professionally communicating pertinent information to each patient’s interdisciplinary team
- Carry out other duties, as assigned, to provide the best possible patient care and experience while in the hospital, in both charge and floor nurse roles
- Participated in Embedders Committee on Medicine West
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Uptown Health Care Center
Denver, CO
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Initiated electronic medical record reform, reducing medication errors by 15% over the first three months
- Established the Sunshine Committee, which empowers residents to recognize an employee’s excellence in care
- Deescalate hostile situations, maintaining a safe and positive milieu through therapeutic communication.
Military Police Officer
US Army
, HI
05.2006 - 11.2013
- Assessed learning readiness of Iraqi law enforcement officers after teaching military tactics
- Delivered culturally sensitive security during medical missions for Haitians affected by natural disasters
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University- Pueblo
Pueblo, CO05-2014
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Knowledge of EPIC Database
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Mentorship and training
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certified
Timeline
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
St. Cloud Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Lutheran Medical Center
08.2019 - 06.2022
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2019
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Uptown Health Care Center
08.2014 - 08.2015
Military Police Officer
US Army
05.2006 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University- Pueblo