Patricia Flynn
Gorham,NH
Summary
Hardworking, compassionate, caring and reliable Registered Nurse with strong ability in patient management. Offering proficient medication administration and patient assessment. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Seeking a part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of trust and promoting positive relationships.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
RN/RN Supervisor
Coos County Nursing Home
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Oversaw multi-unit operation including up to 75 residents and addressed operational, staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts.
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
LPN/HR Director
St Vincent De Paul Rehab And Nursing Center
11.2009 - 10.2019
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Managed at times 27 resident on skilled unit
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
White Mountain Community College
Berlin, NH05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Leadership And Management
Granite State College
Concord, NH06.2007
Skills
- Planning, multitasking & organizing
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Supervision & leadership including staff management on Unit
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment including VS monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Crisis Resolution
- Medication Management
- Behavioral, Mental & Disease Management
- Pain Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Wound Management
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Treatment Recommendations
Certification
American Heart Association/North Country Healthcare Training
BLS
Berlin, NH
Expires August 2025
IV Certification
Completed on October 27, 2020
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
10.2022 - Current
RN/RN Supervisor
Coos County Nursing Home
10.2018 - 10.2022
LPN/HR Director
St Vincent De Paul Rehab And Nursing Center
11.2009 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
White Mountain Community College
Bachelor of Science - Leadership And Management
Granite State College
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