Lynn Brown R.N.

• Accepted report from PACU/ER staff and admitted postoperative Gynecology and Breast Health patients onto my unit for overnight or longer, to monitor their condition post-op.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment
• Monitored patient vital signs, watched for abnormal bleeding, assessed incisions/bandages, catheters/drains and reported changes to healthcare team.
• Administered medications/ blood products/Fe infusions/ treatments according to protocols, including iv Rx and blood collection.
• Provided personal care, emotional support and teaching to my patients along with teaching and emotional support to families.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
• Assisted fellow colleagues with their assignments if I noticed that they were falling behind or required assistance.
• Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes, including post-operative teaching.
• Assisted in emergency procedures and provided immediate care as needed.
• Documented patient information thoroughly and accurately in their chart, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintained a safe, clean environment for patients through effective infection control practices.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to prevent information breaches.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or Grand Rounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed and expertise to provide optimal care and support.

Our gynecology unit on 6B was moved up to the 5th floor to Family Newborn Services. I was cross -trained to that service also. Many of my duties and responsibilities were much the same as on the GYNE Unit, and included nursing care of a postpartum mother and her newborn child. Much support was provided to the mother and her partner to help with breast-feeding and care of the infant.

In January, 2016, our Gynecology Unit moved up to 7A, and combined with Prenatal Special Care.

I worked on a busy, 25 bed, locked unit of Alzheimer’s/dementia veterans.

Much of my nursing duties are as above in my previous experiences.

RNs would oversee the work of the LPNs.

RNs and LPNs in this facility were very much hands-on and provided direct patient care, including personal care to the veterans. These patients were in various stages of decline, and treatment plans changed often in collaboration with the gerontologist, social work, other departments and patients’ families.

RNs worked very closely with the veterans families and provided education and emotional support when needed, especially toward the end of life and provided palliative care.

• Provided nursing care to the elderly/handicapped in long-term care facility.
• Supervised staff LPNs and PCW‘s.
• Consulted with physicians regarding patient care.
• Assessing patient’s needs and developing care plan.
• Performing physical assessments and documenting in progress notes.
• Administering medication and providing general first aid and medical treatments.
• Replacing staff for the unit when necessary.
• Communication with families.
• Palliative Care and providing support to families.

• Same duties and responsibilities as noted above for Melville Lodge, as this is a long-term care facility also.

• Provided in-home nursing care to the elderly, handicapped, convalescent, and infirmed.
• Performed physical assessment and administration of medications.
• Assessed patient’s needs and developed care plans accordingly.
• Assisted with activities of daily living.
• Recorded nursing notes and provide a general first aid as needed.
• Provided palliative care to patients and support to families during end of life.
• Completed light housekeeping and meal preparation when required.

• Cared for 160 children and 60 staff members.
• Administered medication and general first aid.
• Attended in hospital meetings and consulted with local pediatricians.
• Performed cleaning, disinfecting, and organization of the infirmary
• Completed insurance forms
• Provided supports to the children and family.