Lynne Schleper RN
Registered Nurse
Avon,CO
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 41 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Since coming on Full-Time to VVSC (October 2021), I have been given the opportunity to take on a Charge role. I have also been informally precepting existing, relatively new, staff, with things such as IV Starts using VVSC specific IV catheters, familiarization with VVSC specific forms for Procedures (GI and Pain).
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Nurse
Vail Health-Vail Valley Surgery Center
Vail, CO
02.2011 - Current
- Prepare, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Educate patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Provide compassionate, individualized care for each patient while at VVSC.
- Evaluate patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
- Admit, assess and prepare ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with VVSC policies and individual patient needs.
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Manage patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately document treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure
- Care for patients in VVSC , supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Medical Nurse Concierge-Nurse Navigation Program
Vail Health
Vail, CO
02.2016 - 10.2021
- Helped Benefactor's navigate multiple healthcare systems.
- Researched resources that were beneficial to our Benefactor's/Patients.
- Provided Benefactors with 24/7 access to our team to facilitate any health care needs
- Greeted Benefactor's at Physician Appointments, Emergency Room visits etc, to streamline patient flow and provide personal assistance.
- Answered phone calls and messages for approximately 450 Benefactors by scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries. Followed up with reminder Emails and phone calls.
- HIPAA Compliant.
- Rounded on Benefactor's/Patients admitted to Vail Health.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Vail Health
Vail, Colorado
10.2010 - 02.2011
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Cared for patients in VVSC unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patient
- Administered medications to 1-3 patients and monitored response to medications
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Valley View Hospital
Glenwood Springs, CO
09.2008 - 10.2010
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
- Performed interventions to assist patient in returning to normothermia at conclusion of immediate postoperative period.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Cared for patients in 12-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Home Health and Hospice Manager
Vail Health
Vail, CO
01.1997 - 05.2000
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for Vail Valley Home Health and Hospice, providing guidance and leadership to over 15.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
Home Health Registered Nurse
Vail Health
Vail, CO
09.1996 - 01.1997
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised 10 home health aide care providers.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits
Registered Nurse PCU
Vail Health
Vail, Colorado
10.1993 - 09.1996
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Cared for patients in 35-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Identified patient needs based on objective data and followed through with appropriate documentation
- Conducted ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to document success of interventions and strategies in relation to plan of care
Registered Nurse, ICU
Vail Health
Vail, CO
09.1989 - 09.1993
- Provided direct patient care for 1-2, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Utilization Review Registered Nurse Temporary
Vail Health
Vail, CO
02.1991 - 06.1991
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Facilitated workgroup meetings with medical personnel to find effective solutions to issues.
- Submitted cases for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
- Secured medical records against loss or unauthorized access.
- Researched and compiled statistical data to support cost control and care improvement initiatives.
- Reviewed 25-30 medical records a day for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
03.1986 - 08.1988
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse & Urology
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
09.1981 - 10.1988
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
No Degree - RN Refresher Program
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD08.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology
Toronto, Canada05.1981
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Dependability
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Infection Control Procedures
- Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
APSAN
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS
Colorado Nursing License
Minnesota Nursing License
ASPAN Member
Timeline
Medical Nurse Concierge-Nurse Navigation Program
Vail Health
02.2016 - 10.2021
Perioperative Nurse
Vail Health-Vail Valley Surgery Center
02.2011 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Vail Health
10.2010 - 02.2011
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Valley View Hospital
09.2008 - 10.2010
Home Health and Hospice Manager
Vail Health
01.1997 - 05.2000
Home Health Registered Nurse
Vail Health
09.1996 - 01.1997
Registered Nurse PCU
Vail Health
10.1993 - 09.1996
Utilization Review Registered Nurse Temporary
Vail Health
02.1991 - 06.1991
Registered Nurse, ICU
Vail Health
09.1989 - 09.1993
Home Health Registered Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
03.1986 - 08.1988
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse & Urology
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
09.1981 - 10.1988
BLS, ACLS, PALS
Colorado Nursing License
Minnesota Nursing License
ASPAN Member
No Degree - RN Refresher Program
South Dakota State University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology
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