Lynn Ray

• PICC line team member placing approximately 20 lines per year
• Member of Neonatal Transport Team and Nursing Practice Council
• Relief Clinical Supervisor.
• Served as preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

• Clinical supervisor
• Interim Manager for 2 years
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

• Responsible for initial set up of PICU
• Obtained supplies/equipment, wrote policies/procedures
• Clinical supervisor
• Coordinated monthly staff meetings and ongoing education opportunities
• Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Clinical Supervisor night shift

• Cared for trauma and cardiac patients requiring maximum life support
• Mentored new nurses, sharing expert knowledge and clinical skills to enhance their professional development.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive nursing care tailored to individual needs.
• Optimized resource utilization by coordinating with ancillary staff on equipment availability, room readiness, and staffing levels during high census periods.
• Decreased medication errors through vigilance in medication administration, verification processes, and timely documentation updates.
• Prioritized patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols, safe medication administration practices, and evidence-based guidelines for prevention of hospital-acquired complications.
• Maintained current knowledge of pediatric critical care nursing best practices through continuing education, professional conferences, and peer-reviewed literature.

• Clinical Supervisor night shift
• Transported patients for diagnostic studies
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering positive environment in fast-paced setting.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
• Preceptor to nursing students, EMS personnel, and new staff members.

• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
• Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
• Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
• Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.

• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

• Stabilized and transported neonates via helicopter, Learjet, and ambulance from facilities
• Trained in intubation, chest tube, arterial line venous catheter placements
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Attended high risk deliveries
• Staff resource for clinical assessments and procedures.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

• Cared for critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation and systemic support
• Relief Charge Nurse.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
• Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
• Served as preceptor for new nurses entering critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into team.
• Demonstrated high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
• Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.

• Cared for patients with cardiac and pulmonary diagnosis requiring frequent assessment and medical intervention.
• Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
• Served as preceptor for new nurses entering critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into team.
• Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
• Maintained high standards of infection control within critical care unit, contributing to safer environment for both patients and staff.
• Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.