Lynn Hutchinson
Olyphant
Summary
Compassionate LPN with expertise in pediatric nursing , and geriatric nursing, adept at medication administration and family communication. Successfully enhanced patient comfort through innovative pain management strategies and mentored junior nurses in best practices. Committed to delivering high-quality care and advocating for patients' needs in diverse healthcare settings.
I'm a skilled LPN offering 15 + years of experience with more of my time spent in geriatrics but I've also had the pleasure of gaining experience in LTAC, pediatrics and home health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
E-Shyft
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
LPN
Aveanna Heathcare
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided ongoing education to families regarding their child''s medical condition, treatment plans, and at-home care needs to ensure continuity of care outside the clinical setting.
- Increased patient comfort by utilizing non-pharmacological pain management strategies, including distraction techniques, relaxation exercises, and age-appropriate therapeutic play.
- Supported patients'' physical and emotional well-being through compassionate communication, play therapy techniques, and age-appropriate activities.
- Mentored junior nurses entering the field of pediatric home health care by sharing knowledge about best practices related to assessment skills, effective communication strategies, and safe medication administration techniques.
- Served as an advocate for pediatric patients during medical consultations.
Education
Practical Nursing
CTC of Lackawanna County
Scranton, PA06-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Home healthcare
- IV therapy
- Pediatric nursing
- Family communication
Timeline
LPN
E-Shyft
10.2024 - Current
LPN
Aveanna Heathcare
02.2020 - 02.2022
Practical Nursing
CTC of Lackawanna County
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