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Education
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Lynn Sharp

Terry,MS

Summary

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner experienced as a Nocturnal Hospitalist, for a Medical Rehabilitation Hospital Center, capacity 70 patients also rotating as a Physician NP during the day, rounding on 15-23 patients daily as well as conducting daily admissions.

Skilled in inpatient teaching with a strong emphasis in acute subacute, critical care, primary and internal medicine as well as patient rehabilitation care and administration.

Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

Enthusiastic and personable Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of NP experience and 24 years of nursing healthcare experience. Possessing excellent communication, teaching and mentoring skills. Hardworking and reliable Nurse Practitioner with strong abilities in a variety of tasks and positions.

Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
Jackson, MS
09.2021 - Current
  • Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
  • Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues
  • Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases
  • Delivered critical care/primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation
  • Prescribed medication, including controlled substances
  • Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions
  • Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients
  • Rounded and completed progress entries at an average of 15-23 patients per shift
  • Week nights and weekend nights, worked as Hospitalist, covering care for 70 patients as well as nurse supervisor
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

ICU Staff Nurse

Merit Healthcare Hospital Central
Jackson, MS
08.2020 - 11.2021
  • While attending MSN program for Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
  • Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures
  • Participated in unit code blue, and throughout hospital
  • Worked in ICU during Pandemic, during nursing shortage, caring for critically ill patients with Covid-19, ARDS
  • Cardiovascular Recovery, Renal Failure and Sepsis
  • Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
  • Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations
  • Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects
  • Titrated medication throughout shifts to establish hemodynamically stability results when possible
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
  • Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.

PACU Staff Nurse

Merit Health Central Hospital
Jackson, MS
04.2015 - 10.2021
  • Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery
  • Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures
  • Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance
  • Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses and needs
  • Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery
  • Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia
  • Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia
  • Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to pre and postoperative patients in same day surgery, PACU, post operatively, and during after-hours on call emergency surgeries for all hospital surgical service departments.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
11.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Mississippi College, Clinton MS
06.1999

Skills

  • Primary and Preventive Care
  • Critical Care, Emergency Care,
  • Cardiology, Pulmonary Services
  • Neurology
  • Medical Surgical,
  • Ambulatory same day surgery
  • Women's Health

Care and treatment management

For Adolescents 13 years old to

  • Geriatrics
  • Lab result interpretation

Geriatric Treatment

  • Vascular Care
  • Preventive Care
  • Skilled manager
  • Sound judgment
  • Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Officer Mississippi Nurses

  • Association District 13
  • Nurses Honor Guard
  • American Nurses Association
  • (ANA)
  • Diabetes and nutrition treatments
  • Acute care expertise
  • Psychiatry and mental health
  • End-Of-Life Care
  • Radiology diagnostics
  • Palliative care
  • Treatment plan development
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Diagnostic Testing

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Nurse Practitioner - Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2021 - Current
ICU Staff Nurse - Merit Healthcare Hospital Central
08.2020 - 11.2021
PACU Staff Nurse - Merit Health Central Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2021
Walden University - Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Mississippi College - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing

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