Lynn Brown
Richmond Hill
Summary
Highly motivated and skilled registered nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in Gastroenterology surgical services,Telehealth, Bariatrics, Family Practice, PACU, and Med Surge. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. Passionate about promoting individuals' ability to achieve wellness goals. Seeking a dynamic position to apply diverse skill set and provide exceptional patient-centered care. Committed to leveraging comprehensive knowledge and experience to optimize patient outcomes. Diligent in maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness for patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Surgical Services
St Joseph Candler Center for Digestive Diseases
07.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on health status, disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures. Ensured required instruments were available, specimens collected and labeled properly for lab processing, aided in patient positioning and comfort throughout procedure.
- Documented patient assessments, medical interventions, treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Surgical Pre-Op & Post Op Registered Nurse
Neurological Spine Institute of Savannah
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Assess and monitor 1 – 3 patients per shift in the immediate postoperative period, ensuring a smooth transition from surgery to recovery while anticipating and managing critical situations and emergencies in the PACU setting
- Provided medication administration, airway management, monitors vital signs, pain control, drain patency, cast care, CMS checks, neurological evaluation, care of invasive lines and updating Physician as needed with changes in patient status
- Developed strong assessment and critical-thinking skills in the acute care environment
- Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care, addressing patients’ physical and emotional needs after surgery
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
- Initiate IVs required before or following procedure
- Assessed patients’ post-operative condition, monitoring vital signs and other measures tied to discharge criteria
- Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia
- Update charts, patient files, and medical records in a timely and accurate manner
- Showcased adaptability in handling multiple complex cases simultaneously while prioritizing patient needs according to urgency level.
- Contributed to successful surgeries by assisting surgeons with instrumentation, suturing, and wound closure as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Family Practice
Winn Army Community Hospital
12.2009 - 01.2019
- Performed telehealth virtual & direct patient care by assessing patients, maintaining accurate medical records, administering medications, teaching patients self-care, and collaborating with other health specialists to promote patient well-being
- Assessed, coordinated, facilitated, delivered, and evaluated care for infant to geriatric patients
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose levels and BMI
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Mastered Electronic computer-based patient records clinical information system to generate, maintain, and provide secure online comprehensive and legible health records
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Pediatric
Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while managing a demanding workload with accuracy
- Managed front desk with check ins, phone calls, scheduling, patient referrals, interviewing & triaging patients, recording vital signs, and assessing growth charts
- Proficient in administration of immunizations, influenza, tetanus, childhood immunizations, educating patients and family members on state requirements
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS12.2008
Skills
- Empathetic nursing care
- Nutrition
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Telephonic assessments
- Triage
- Telehealth platforms
- Communication skills
- Computer-based skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient management
- Patient safety
- Wound care
- Blood product administration
- IV insertion & therapy
- PICC lines
- NG tube
- Pain management
- PCA pumps
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Multi-state Compact License #RN313450
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Accomplishments
- Awarded 6 HCA healthcare DAISY Awards for exemplary patient care, nominated by patient surveys.
- Department of the Army Employee of the Year, 2016
Timeline
RN Surgical Services
St Joseph Candler Center for Digestive Diseases
07.2024 - Current
Surgical Pre-Op & Post Op Registered Nurse
Neurological Spine Institute of Savannah
11.2022 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse, Family Practice
Winn Army Community Hospital
12.2009 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse, Pediatric
Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters
08.2009 - 08.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Jones County Junior College
- Registered Nurse (RN), Multi-state Compact License #RN313450
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Associates of Science - Nursing
College of Coastal Georgia
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