Allison Lynch
Greenville
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in patient assessments, medication administration, and quality improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance patient care delivery.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
ECU Medical Center
Greenville, NC
01.2003 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care delivery processes.
- Led training sessions on new medical technologies and procedures for staff compliance.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, reducing wait times and improving workflow efficiency.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Regional Cardiology Consultants
Greenville, NC
11.1992 - 01.2003
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, improving workflow efficiency within unit.
- Developed training programs for new nurses, enhancing skill development and retention rates.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Quadrangle Medical Specialists
Greenville, NC
07.1988 - 11.1992
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining high levels of safety and quality assurance.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to optimize treatment plans and improve patient management protocols.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and resolve complex cases effectively.
- Evaluated nursing practices regularly, identifying opportunities for process improvements and staff development initiatives.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina, NC05-1982
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to 10 patients in PACU and Critical Care environment.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support-2003-2024
- Board Certified Medical/Surgical Training - 2013-2023
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support- 2003-2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ECU Medical Center
01.2003 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Regional Cardiology Consultants
11.1992 - 01.2003
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Quadrangle Medical Specialists
07.1988 - 11.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University