Lynne O'Beirn
Kirkland Lake,Canada
Summary
Enthusiastic, goal-oriented Registered Nurse with the ability to adapt well to a change of pace in the workplace environment according to patient and facility needs. I am seeking to obtain a position in a vibrant healthcare environment that emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Long Term Care
Teck Pioneer Residence
01.2023 - Current
- Improved residents' outcome by implementing the core nursing process in a holistic, compassionate and individualized manner.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, to de-escalate an unsafe situations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and ensuring adherence to best practices.
Registered Nurse
Blanche River Health
01.2012 - Current
- Delivered competent nursing care in the Emergency department, ensuring patient safety.
- Addressed diverse medical conditions systematically, meeting all established time frames.
- Provided advanced acute care nursing support to ICU patients in critical conditions.
- Mentored nursing staff and locum physicians, enhancing team performance and collaboration.
- Maintained excellent attendance despite staffing shortages, supporting department functionality.
Registered Nurse
MICs Group of Health Services
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Delivered advanced nursing care to patients with complex health conditions in rural emergency department.
- Managed acute, critical, and chronic health issues to improve patient outcomes and safety.
- Ensured compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines within a 15-bed hospital setting.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and develop appropriate care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote understanding and adherence.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient responses for safety.
Registered Nurse
Temiskaming Hospital
01.1989 - 01.2011
- Enhanced patient care in various surgical procedures through effective support.
- Coordinated patient transport across Ontario, ensuring safe and timely arrivals.
- Delivered on-call support for OR services during weekends and overnight shifts.
Skills
- Critical Care Experience
- ICU Experience
- EMR Systems
- Triage
- Infection Control Training
- Central/Arterial/PICC line assist
- Ventilator care
- Rapid Blood/Fluid infusion
- Fluently bilingual in French and English
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- TNCC Certification
- NRP Certification
- Operating Room Certificate Level 4
- CTAS triage and recertification 2021
- Coronary Care Level 4
- Physical Assessment Course
- Hospice Palliative Care Course
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Registered Nurse with greater than 30 years of experience in various medical settings including Critical and Acute Care. Most recent experience involves working at Blanche River health.
- Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to prioritize nursing care with a direct but holistic approach.
- Knowledgeable, energetic, goal-oriented, self-directed, trustworthy and dependable professional with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Communicates clearly and is able to motivate and accomplish excellent performance with the ability to complete tasks calmly and confidently.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Long Term Care
Teck Pioneer Residence
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Blanche River Health
01.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
MICs Group of Health Services
01.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Temiskaming Hospital
01.1989 - 01.2011