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Taryn Lynch

Registered Nurse
Joliet,IL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2017 - Current
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

Alden Estates Of Shorewood
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Charge nurse for a 30 bed unit.

CSC

Lakeland Health Care
01.2015 - 11.2015
  • Responsible for scheduling, messaging, scanning and medical records.
  • Documents and communicates within the EHR everything that has occurred with that patient.
  • Answers the phones, schedules appointments, and performs telephone messaging by clearly communicating thoroughly and timely.

Phlebotomist

Rush Copley
10.2012 - 11.2013
  • Processes Laboratory specimens for testing.
  • Processes Microbiology specimens and performs waived testing.
  • Performs phlebotomy in the patient care areas.
  • Processes and responds to inquiries for patient results and information.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.

ED tech

Provena Mercy medical
08.2011 - 10.2012
  • Developed interpersonal rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while maintaining empathy and professionalism throughout their stay.
  • Expedited patient flow through the ED by effectively managing caseloads, anticipating needs, and allocating resources accordingly.
  • Facilitated continuity of care by effectively communicating patient updates to incoming staff during shift change reports.

Education

BSN - Nursing

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
05.2015 - 05.2015

Skills

Patient management

Wound care

Medication and IV administration

Nursing staff leadership

Direct patient care

Maintaining privacy

Tracheostomy care

Documentation and charting

Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification

Strong clinical judgment

Long-term care

Telemetry monitoring

Certification

IL-041440696

Accomplishments

  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.

Timeline

ACLS

01-2025

BLS

01-2025

CMSRN

06-2024

IL-041440696

05-2023

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

Alden Estates Of Shorewood
05.2016 - 05.2017

BSN - Nursing

Andrews University
05.2015 - 05.2015

CSC

Lakeland Health Care
01.2015 - 11.2015

Phlebotomist

Rush Copley
10.2012 - 11.2013

ED tech

Provena Mercy medical
08.2011 - 10.2012

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