Lynn Tasche
Sheboygan Falls,WI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in crisis intervention and palliative care. Delivers empathetic support and effective symptom relief to enhance patient comfort in challenging situations. Provides accurate assessments and collaborates with healthcare professionals to uphold best practices. Committed to delivering quality care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Home Hospice
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
11.2025 - Current
- Manage administration of palliative care options, including hospice medications and wound care, ensuring effective symptom relief.
- Respond quickly to changes in patient's conditions or symptoms by implementing appropriate interventions.
- Conduct thorough assessments of pain levels to ensure adequate symptom management.
- Deliver empathetic nursing support to hospice patients in home settings, enhancing comfort and quality of life.
- Educate patients and families on disease management strategies.
- Provide direct assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, or ambulation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of social workers, chaplains, and volunteers to address comprehensive needs of each patient.
- Update patient progress thoroughly in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse-Crisis Interventionist
Fond Du Lac County Health Department
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
06.2024 - 11.2025
- ,Administered medications and treatments as per physician instructions.
- Assisted patients with opioid or alcohol withdrawal, ensuring safe withdrawal by utilizing CIWA/COW protocols; sending out to ER if symptoms continue with MD order, for increased interventions, if delirium tremors or seizures ensue.
- Applied de-escalation tactics in stressful scenarios for patient well-being
- Coordinated with law enforcement for safe detention of at-risk patients, utilizing community resources to strengthen crisis intervention strategies and support emergency response efforts.
- Employed active listening and empathy to build trust with clients experiencing distress, fostering a supportive environment.
- Provided empathetic, nonjudgmental nursing assistance to patients within 16 bed locked behavioral health unit.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with various mental health conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the medical team and social workers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Mequon, WI12-2005
Skills
- Palliative care
- Crisis intervention
- Symptom relief interventions
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Electronic health records
- Strong clinical judgment
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Patient education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Active listening
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Home Hospice
Advocate Aurora Health Care
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse-Crisis Interventionist
Fond Du Lac County Health Department
06.2024 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University