Lynn Townsend

Compassionate Charge Nurse with over seven years of bedside and leadership experience in diverse clinical settings. Strong foundation in medical knowledge, complemented by Clinical Nurse Specialist training with multiple providers, enhancing skills in differential diagnosis, collaboration, and leadership. Dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive environment for both patients and healthcare staff.

Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse 

Chair of shared governance committee (2020-2023) 

ACLS/BLS certified 

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center - 180 hours 

Wound Care Clinical Nurse Specialist 

• Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance wound care practices and patient outcomes.
• Conducted bedside assessments to evaluate and manage patient's wounds effectively.
• Delivered presentations on evidence-based practices which fostered staff education and collaboration.

Portland VA - 180 hours 

Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Collaborated with a team of clinical nurse specialists to drive quality improvement across all medical-surgical floors.
• Performed assessments on patients on telemetry to ensure evidence-based timely interventions were completed.
• Partnered with physicians and pharmacists to develop evidence-based policies and procedures for managing DKA.
• Worked closely will all nursing staff to prioritize and implement best practices in patient care.
  

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center - 150 hours 

Emergency Nurse Practitioner 

• Assessed patients with acute illnesses to establish multiple differential diagnoses and formulate care plans.
• Completed additional hours than were required to gain knowledge and skills for differential diagnosing, prescribing, and patient care plans.
• Evaluated emergency situations to prioritize interventions effectively.
• Collaborated with nurses and physicians to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Cared for patients independently with support from the emergency nurse practitioner.

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center - Pain management clinic - 90 hours 

Clinical Nurse Specialist 

• Independently assessed patients to identify pain sources and develop individualized care plans
• Collaborated with physicians, psychologists, and social workers to create comprehensive treatment strategies.
• Gained expertise in pain management techniques, including administering different types of injections.
• Observed and integrated various approaches to enhance patient care.