Lynne Edebohls
Nurse Practitioner
Madison,WI
Summary
Organized Nurse Practitioner with 25 years of experience. Committed to comprehensive patient care and working quickly under pressure. Successful at collaborating with doctors and ensuring parent education for excellent care. Nurse Practitioner with extensive knowledge of medical terminology, immunization administration and lab results interpretation. Expertise in asthma , allergies and COPD. Caring and personable professional possessing excellent communication, recordkeeping and time management capabilities. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Willow Creek Behavior Health Center
2018.04 - 2020.05
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
Nurse Practitioner
Willow Creek Behavior Health Center
2017.11 - 2018.04
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives
Nurse Practitioner
WPS Health and Wellness Center
2017.05 - 2017.11
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- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care
Nurse Practitioner
Watertown Regional Medical Family
2016.01 - 2017.04
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion
Nurse Practitioner
Interra Health
Westfield, WI
2016.05 - 2016.10
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families
- Created diagnostic plans to assess extent of clients' disability and implemented [Type] program to access special medical treatment or workplace services
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments
Nurse Practitioner
Fort Health Care, Cambridge, Mercy Health Care System, Mercy Clinic South
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care
Nurse Practitioner, Team Lead
Urgent
2008.01 - 2014.01
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills
- Audited team performance and compliance with regulatory measures and Joint Commission standards
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings
- Directed and supervised team of 10 engaged in patient care and development.
- Directed and supervised team of 6 in reception.
Nurse Practitioner, Asthma Project Coordinator
Dean/St. Mary’s
1998.01 - 2010.01
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Coordinated venue and catering arrangements, speaker and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings and events
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms
- Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties
- Wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
- Photocopied, distributed and emailed documents to project managers
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships
- Created diagnostic plans to assess extent of clients' disability and implemented asthma education program to access special medical treatment or workplace services
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings
- Assembled manuals for team usage from vendor-supplied product data sheets and submittal information
Nurse Practitioner
Beloit Area Community Health Center
1999.01 - 2008.01
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
Preceptor
FNP and PNP Students University of Wisconsin
Madison
2003.01 - 2007.01
- Precepted new physician assistants, mid-level providers, nurse practitioners and nurses following established standards of practice and organizational policies.
- Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects.
- Led classes with >30 students.
- Lectured about primary care asthma diagnosis and treatment strategies
Nurse Practitioner
St. Clare Hospital
2000.01 - 2001.01
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
staff nurse
Badger Prairie Health Care Center
1994.01 - 2001.01
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Community Health Nurse
Ho-Chunk Nation
1994.01 - 1997.01
- Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Nurse Practitioner
Madison Metropolitan School District
1998.01 - 1 1
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Preceptor
Edgewood College
1994.01 - 1 1
- Precepted new physician assistants, mid-level providers, nurse practitioners and nurses following established standards of practice and organizational policies.
- Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects.
- Led classes with 15 students.
- Lectured about asthma diagnosis and current NHLBI best practices
Education
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Certification -
Asthma Educator-Certified. National Asthma Education Certification Board - undefined
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Leadership
Where Biology meets Design. Energy & Environmental Building Association National Meeting
Certified Asthma Educator, American Lung Association - undefined
National Conference
Diploma - Asthma Care
Master of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Women's health exams
Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Psychiatry and mental health
Mentoring
Safety measures
Workflow planning
Asthma Educator
Treatment plan development
Therapeutic intervention
Pediatric exams
Precepting
Patient education
Practice management
Diagnostic Testing
Accomplishments
- Consultant to the American Lung Association of Wisconsin in collaboration with National ALA to rewrite curriculum for Asthma Educators Workshop, March 2008
- Medical Diplomat for People to People Ambassador to China, Pediatric Health Care Delegation, March 2007
- Medical Advisor for Medical Assistant Program, Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, WI, 2004
- Board member Southwest Wisconsin Area Health Education Counsel, 2004-06
- Preceptor for PNP student, University of Wisconsin, WI,January- May 2006
- Preceptor for FNP Student, St, Louis University, MO, October-December 2003
- Wrote and administered National Asthma & Respiratory Training Center Asthma 2000 Research Grant funded by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Counsel member Mid-level providers Counsel Dean Medical Center for the year 2000
- Celebrating America: Together We Grow”, Cultural Competence: A Strategy for growth Research Triangle Park, NC, Program Consultant, November 1999
- Established community parent education Beloit Area Community Health Center
- Wrote and administered New Avenues to Health Care Grant funded by National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP), 1999
- ABC Resources for Health Care financing, 3 day training, Madison, WI, 10/98
- Initiated Smoking Cessation Program for Dean/St. Mary's Neighborhood Asthma Clinic
- PRESENTATIONS
- How Stress affects the Body
- New Bodies Fitness, Beloit, WI, 9/2020
- Balancing Hormones for Better Health, New Bodies Fitness, Beloit, WI, 1/2017
- Positivity and Brain Breaks
- Lunch & Learn
- MPC, Walworth, WI 8/2016
- Evaluation of barriers food pantry participants face in obtaining, preparing and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables
- Edgewood Engaged Research Forum April 2016
- Management and treatment of COPD
- 13 Nationwide teleconferences for NPs PAs and MDs Fall/Winter 2009/2010
- Childhood Obesity: A growing problem, Presented at the Illinois State Medical Assistant annual meeting, Rockford, IL, April 2008
- The Role of Symbicort in Asthma Control, Oconomowoc, Watertown, WI, March and April 2008
- The Role of Symbicort in Asthma Control, Madison WI, Edgerton, WI, Beloit, WI, August September and January 2007
- The Role of Symbicort in Asthma Control, Madison WI, February 2008.
- Supervised team of 16 staff members.
Certification
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Association, Certification 320297-06
Affiliations
- Frequent Red Cross Blood Donations
- Board Member Riding United, Motorcycle clubs coming together to raise money for American Veterans.
- What Triggers your Asthma? Community Education Gaston Elementary School, Beloit, WI
- Community Asthma Education at the Beloit Area Community Health Center.
- Asthma Education Latino Health Fair. Beloit, WI
- Board Member, Wisconsin Counsel for Children and Families
- Volunteer Health Care Provider for Dane County Coalition for Neighborhood Child Health
- Volunteer Health Care Provider for Medic Program supervising medical students providing primary health services to under served patients
- Initiated Reach Out and Read Program for improving literacy at Beloit Area Community Health
- Big Sister for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Dane County
- Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin, Community Consultant
- Board Member, Dane County CH.A.D.D (Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders)
- MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- American Nurses Association
- Wisconsin Nurses Association
- Association of Asthma Educators
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
- Wisconsin Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nursing, Preceptor for FNP Student. Graceland University, IA. July-October 2003.
- Member Mercy Care Insurance Asthma Task Force, July 2003.
- Director of QI Beloit Area Community Health Center, 2003-04.
- Wrote and administered the Astra-Zeneca NAPNAP Clinical Project Grant. February 2003.
- Wisconsin Asthma Coalition, Statewide Asthma Plan. Executive Committee, Clinical Education Committee and Diversity and Disparity Committee, 2001-2003.
- Grant Review Committee for National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, 2001-2002 Funding cycle.
Additional Information
- LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS , Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin, License 117896
- HONORS & AWARDS , Best Graduate Research Project, Edgewood Engaged 2016. Cambridge Who’s Who, 2006-2007. Manchester Who’s Who, 2005-2008. Selected by John Hopkins Nursing Program as a medical diplomat to China, 3/2007. Dane County Public Health and City of Madison Public Health Partnership Award, 2004. Wisconsin Hospital Association Global Vision Community Partnership Award, 2005.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner - Willow Creek Behavior Health Center
2018.04 - 2020.05
Nurse Practitioner - Willow Creek Behavior Health Center
2017.11 - 2018.04
Nurse Practitioner - WPS Health and Wellness Center
2017.05 - 2017.11
Nurse Practitioner - Interra Health
2016.05 - 2016.10
Nurse Practitioner - Watertown Regional Medical Family
2016.01 - 2017.04
Nurse Practitioner - Fort Health Care, Cambridge, Mercy Health Care System, Mercy Clinic South
2014.01 - 2016.01
Nurse Practitioner, Team Lead - Urgent
2008.01 - 2014.01
Preceptor - FNP and PNP Students University of Wisconsin
2003.01 - 2007.01
Nurse Practitioner - St. Clare Hospital
2000.01 - 2001.01
Nurse Practitioner - Beloit Area Community Health Center
1999.01 - 2008.01
Nurse Practitioner, Asthma Project Coordinator - Dean/St. Mary’s
1998.01 - 2010.01
Nurse Practitioner - Madison Metropolitan School District
1998.01 - 1 1
staff nurse - Badger Prairie Health Care Center
1994.01 - 2001.01
Community Health Nurse - Ho-Chunk Nation
1994.01 - 1997.01
Preceptor - Edgewood College
1994.01 - 1 1
School of Integrative Nutrition - Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Certification,
NAECB - Asthma Educator-Certified. National Asthma Education Certification Board,
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Leadership
- Certified Asthma Educator, American Lung Association,
National Asthma & Respiratory Training Centre - Diploma, Asthma Care
University of Wisconsin - Master of Science, Nursing
Edgewood College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing