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Lynn Townsend

Beaverton,OR

Summary

Compassionate Board-Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist with over seven years of medical and surgical bedside and leadership experience as a Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator, and Assistant Nurse Manager. 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.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
  • Lead a shift team of registered nurses on a 29 bed unit and ensure that quality care is executed to patients
  • Supporting floor nurses in decisions towards a patient's care plan
  • Monitoring up to 4-5 assigned patients, updating information on vital signs and progress of treatment
  • Advocate for patients and communicate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent quality of patient's care
  • Participating in a shared governance committee that advocates for nurses, actively contributes to better the unit, and works with management to refine unit policies and procedures

Interim Assistant Nurse Manager

Legacy Emanuel Hospital
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
  • Developed proficiency in reviewing reports to ensure accurate information dissemination and identifying appropriate, timely follow-up actions to address and contain safety concerns.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
  • Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage to ensure safety for staff and patients.

Complex Discharge Unit Coordinator

Legacy Emanuel Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Assisted in opening a 13-bed unit for patients with complex discharge needs, including hiring and onboarding eight LPNs.
  • Provided education for executive leadership, providers, managers, and nursing staff upon opening the unit.
  • Engaged with OSBN to ensure compliance with regulations for LPNs in the hospital setting.
  • Coordinated patient discharges in collaboration with social workers, case managers, and physicians.
  • Developed and advocated for policy and procedural changes to integrate LPNs effectively.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist

University of South Alabama
07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

George Fox University
04.2017

Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Rapport building
  • Positive attitude
  • Team culture development
  • Desire for skill development
  • Working with diverse populations
  • Team Leadership

Licensure and Certifications

RN License (June 2017) 

Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification (AGCNS-BC) (November 2024)

Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (May 2024)

ACLS/BLS certified 


Clinical Experience

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.


Timeline

Interim Assistant Nurse Manager

Legacy Emanuel Hospital
01.2025 - 06.2025

Complex Discharge Unit Coordinator

Legacy Emanuel Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023

Charge Nurse

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
11.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

George Fox University

Master of Science - Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist

University of South Alabama

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