Lynn Skapes
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in emergency nursing and leadership. Skilled in patient education, clinical documentation, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to fostering a supportive environment for new nursing staff and improving patient care practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sharp Healthcare
San Diego, California
10.2013 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions in fast-paced emergency department settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans enhancing patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and guidelines.
- Provided patient education on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Monitored vital signs and identified changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Assisted with triage, prioritizing patient needs based on severity of conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating skill development and confidence in emergency care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Medical Center
Modesto, California
09.2002 - 02.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Supervised nursing staff, enhancing patient care and safety standards.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and best practices consistently.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow.
- Delegated tasks among staff based on qualifications to ensure efficient care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
CO09-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH05-1994
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Medical records management
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse -ENA exp 3-2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sharp Healthcare
10.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Medical Center
09.2002 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College