LYNNLEE STROUPE
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Critical care nurse with hands-on experience in neonatal and trauma settings, including airway support, medication therapy, and hemodynamic surveillance. Completes comprehensive assessments and documents findings in electronic health records. Coordinates care during interdisciplinary rounds and delivers family teaching and support during high-stress events.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville, Georgia
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted with trauma ICU assessments and prioritized critical nursing actions.
- Tracked hemodynamic status and adjusted care for unstable trauma patients.
- Gave medications, blood products, and IV therapies per trauma protocols.
- Supported ventilator management and airway care with respiratory therapy teams.
- Worked with surgeons, physicians, and ancillary staff during resuscitation care.
- Entered assessments, treatments, and condition changes into electronic medical records.
- Explained trauma ICU care procedures and unit expectations to families.
- Followed trauma center protocols and nursing standards during unit care.
- Participated in daily interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient care plans. to share patient progress and pertinent updates.
- Provided family education on injury and illness and offered emotional support during crisis or stress.
- Helped physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals communicate about patient condition and care.
- Followed infection control policies while providing care within the unit.
- Kept complete documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, treatments, and evaluations per hospital policy and procedures.
CT Technologist
Piedmont Rockdale
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated CT equipment and contrast injector systems, ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.
- Monitored patient status during scans and promptly reported any concerns to enhance care quality.
- Updated imaging records in PACS and radiology information systems accurately.
- Followed infection control and radiation safety protocols each day.
- Explained procedure steps, instructions, and expectations to patients, effectively reducing anxiety.
NICU Travel Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
Walnut Creek, California
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Gave medications and intravenous therapies for critically ill newborns.
- Monitored ventilator support and specialized equipment for fragile infants.
- Worked with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and care teams on treatment plans.
- Administered medications to patients according to prescribed treatment plans. per facility protocols and physician orders to support patient safety and treatment plans.
- Completed nursing assessments and recorded findings in electronic health records to keep patient information current.
- Supported clear communication among patients, families, colleagues, and healthcare team to promote complete care.
- Taught parents infant care, feeding, and discharge instructions.
NICU Travel Nurse
PROLINK STAFFING
Urbana, Illinois
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported patient assessments and recorded findings in electronic health records to maintain care continuity.
- Assisted with medication administration and monitored patient responses following care plans to support effective treatment outcomes.
- Adapted swiftly to changing work environments while maintaining high standards of patient care. to changing work settings while maintaining professional practice standards.
- Completed neonatal assessments and ongoing monitoring in NICU care settings.
- Educated parents on infant care, feeding, and discharge instructions.
- Supported infection control practices and protected infant safety in NICU unit.
- Developed individualized care plans for each infant using assessment data and physician orders.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to families navigating difficult decisions regarding their newborn's health and comfort to families facing difficult decisions about the baby's condition.
NICU Travel Nurse
STABILITY HEALTHCARE
Madera, California
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed complex cases with multiple diagnoses and chronic illnesses, following disease management principles to support patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and IV therapies for critically ill newborns.
- Worked with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and care teams on treatment plans.
- Managed ventilator support and specialized equipment for fragile infants.
- Taught parents infant care, feeding, and discharge instructions.
- Supported infection control practices and kept the NICU environment safe.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition; and comfort to families during difficult decisions about baby's condition.
- Assisted physicians during procedures such as resuscitations and surgeries.
- Managed respiratory equipment, including ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP machines, for critically ill neonates.
- Performed bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Identified high-risk situations that could lead to complications or adverse events in NICU patients.
Staff Technologist/CT Technologist
Piedmont Rockdale
12.2001 - 11.2021
- Operated CT equipment according to radiologist protocols and department standards to ensure accurate diagnostic imaging.
- Positioned patients for accurate imaging and safe comfort.
- Prepared patients for scans with clear instructions and calm communication.
- Checked equipment functionality before patient scanning to uphold safety and imaging quality.
- Monitored patient safety during the procedure and followed radiation protection protocols.
- Operated CT scanner to capture detailed imaging data for diagnostic purposes, to collect data sets for diagnostic review.
- Maintained imaging records and coordinated workflow with nursing staff to streamline patient processing.
NICU Staff Nurse Per Diem
Piedmont Henry Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Monitored vital signs, oxygen levels, and apnea patterns to ensure optimal patient care during intensive care.
- Administered medications, fluids, and feeds as per neonatologist orders, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Supported parents emotionally during NICU stay through education on baby's diagnosis and treatment plan, fostering understanding and coping.
NICU Travel Nurse
AYA HEALTHCARE
St. Louis, MO
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Administered medications, IV fluids, and additional treatments to neonates per physician orders.
- Recorded patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Applied infection prevention procedures to reduce spread of illness within NICU setting.
- Monitored ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment for critically ill neonates.
- Tracked growth and development of premature infants in NICU.
- Offered emotional support to families making difficult choices about an infant's condition.
- Worked with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and care teams on treatment plans.
NICU Staff Nurse
Piedmont Fayette
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Delivered comprehensive care to newborns in level III NICU, monitoring vital signs and administering medications to support critical health needs.
- Monitored vital signs and responded to changes in infant condition.
- Assessed NICU newborns at Piedmont Fayette using detailed neonatal observation.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, and ordered treatments safely.
- Evaluated family dynamics before discharge from NICU to facilitate safe transition into the home environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA, US05-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University at Perimeter College
US05-2018
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Griffin Technical college
US05-2002
ASSOCIATE of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Gordon State College
US12-1998
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Medication administration
- Ventilator management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Trauma ICU care
- Critical care
- Newborn care
- Epic proficiency
- Interdisciplinary rounds
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Detail-oriented
- Bedside manner
Certification
- RN, BSN
- ACLS
- TNCC
- NRP
- PALS
- ARRT
CLINICALEXPERIENCE
- John Muir Hospital Level III NICU - Contract Nurse
- Carle Foundation Hospital Level III NICU - Contract Nurse
- Valley Children's Hospital Level IV NICU - Contract Nurse
- St. Louis Children's Hospital Level IV NICU - Contract Nurse
- Piedmont Henry - NICU Staff Nurse
- Piedmont Fayette - NICU Staff Nurse
- Piedmont Rockdale - CT Staff Technologist/Lead Xray Technologist
Timeline
CT Technologist
Piedmont Rockdale
07.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
NICU Travel Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
02.2023 - 02.2024
NICU Travel Nurse
PROLINK STAFFING
09.2022 - 12.2022
NICU Travel Nurse
STABILITY HEALTHCARE
05.2021 - 09.2022
NICU Staff Nurse Per Diem
Piedmont Henry Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2021
NICU Travel Nurse
AYA HEALTHCARE
08.2020 - 02.2021
NICU Staff Nurse
Piedmont Fayette
08.2018 - 08.2020
Staff Technologist/CT Technologist
Piedmont Rockdale
12.2001 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Columbus State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University at Perimeter College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Griffin Technical college
ASSOCIATE of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Gordon State College