Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Lynn A. Pascual

Lynn A. Pascual

Lake City,Iowa

Summary

To obtain a position as LPN Charge Nurse as a compassionate nurse with demonstrated experience in SNF settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients, families and co-workers while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Accura Healthcare of Lake City
12.2023 - Current
  • Drug administration including wound care and specifics of daily nursing care for each individual resident/patient
  • SNF assessments and documentation under Medicare guidelines
  • Communicating changes in patient behavior or health status to nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and family members
  • Maintaining accurate patient records
  • Collecting specimen samples when needed
  • Taking an active part in patient care planning and documenting necessary MDS assessments
  • Overseeing Certified Nursing Assistants and training, including supervising and delegating tasks
  • Preparing patients for transfers, admissions, and discharge
  • Managing emergency medical situations.

Home Healthcare Nurse

Private Duty
01.2014 - 09.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, building trust through empathetic communication skills.
  • Prevented complications by closely monitoring high-risk patients, proactively addressing any emerging concerns or issues.
  • Educated patients and families about disease management, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Provided skilled wound care, managing complex cases with various stages of healing.
  • Conducted in-home assessments to identify patients'' needs, recommending appropriate interventions and resources.
  • Trach care and tube feeding.
  • Intermittent catheterizations and obtained UA's as needed.

LPN Charge Nurse

Burlington Health Center
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Drug administration including wound care and specifics of daily nursing care for each individual resident/patient
  • SNF assessments and documentation under Medicare guidelines
  • Communicating changes in patient behavior or health status to nurses, physicians, and family members
  • Maintaining accurate patient records

Supervisor/Floor Nurse

Cedar Falls Health Care Center
08.2008 - 12.2011
  • Drug administration including wound care and specifics of daily nursing care for each individual resident/patient

Senior Nurse Floor supervisor

Cedar Falls Lutheran Home
02.2005 - 08.2008
  • Medication administration
  • Staff/CNA supervision
  • Daily communication with respective physicians and rehab personnel

Caring for Aged community

Villa Del Sol Nursing and Rehab Center
10.2003 - 08.2004
  • Involving daily care and proper medication administration

Staff Nurse

Fort Dodge Villa Care Center
06.2001 - 08.2004
  • Discharging duties as a Supervisor and as a floor Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Friendship Haven
01.1998 - 09.2001
  • Responsible for essential one on one daily care of residents and patients alike, while pursuing a career in LPN

Education

Associate Degree Nursing -

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
06.2002

Diploma in Practical Nursing Education - Nursing

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
06.2001

Skills

    Vital signs monitoring

    Nursing Documentation

    Geriatric Care

    End of life care

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 20+ staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of MDS planning.

Certification

Obtained a licensed in Practical Nursing on 09/05/01

  • BLS Provider, Trinity Regional Medical Center - 2/27/2024 to 02/2026


Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Accura Healthcare of Lake City
12.2023 - Current

Home Healthcare Nurse

Private Duty
01.2014 - 09.2023

LPN Charge Nurse

Burlington Health Center
01.2012 - 12.2012

Supervisor/Floor Nurse

Cedar Falls Health Care Center
08.2008 - 12.2011

Senior Nurse Floor supervisor

Cedar Falls Lutheran Home
02.2005 - 08.2008

Caring for Aged community

Villa Del Sol Nursing and Rehab Center
10.2003 - 08.2004

Staff Nurse

Fort Dodge Villa Care Center
06.2001 - 08.2004

Certified Nursing Assistant

Friendship Haven
01.1998 - 09.2001

Associate Degree Nursing -

Iowa Central Community College

Diploma in Practical Nursing Education - Nursing

Iowa Central Community College

Obtained a licensed in Practical Nursing on 09/05/01

  • BLS Provider, Trinity Regional Medical Center - 2/27/2024 to 02/2026


Lynn A. Pascual