Lynn Hanifen
Halifax,NS
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Nova Scotia Health Authority, showcasing expertise in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring nursing staff and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Skilled in clinical judgment and complex problem-solving, contributing to improved treatment plans and patient outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
02.2004 - Current
- utilzed critical thinking to perform patients assessments over the phone
- Conducted thorough patient assessments over the phone to identify changes in condition, notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.1997 - 09.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
McKesson
06.2007 - 06.2020
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Facilitated insurance coverage guidance for high-cost medications.
- Coordinated essential tests for initiating new medication regimens.
- education for patient's and families
Registered Nurse, PACU
Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2004 - 12.2008
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
02.1996 - 09.1997
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Critical Care Nursing - Nursing
Victoria General Hospital
Halifax, NS06-1998
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
St. Martha's Regional Hospital School of Nursing
Antigonish, NS06-1995
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Licensed RN
- Nursing staff leadership
- Collecting vitals
- Complex Problem-solving
- Chronic disease management
- Case management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
McKesson
06.2007 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, PACU
Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2004 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
02.2004 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.1997 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
02.1996 - 09.1997
Critical Care Nursing - Nursing
Victoria General Hospital
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
St. Martha's Regional Hospital School of Nursing
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