N Lennon, RN.

*** ** Jacksonville, FL *****

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acgdx7@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I have over 12 years of outstanding patient service delivered in fast paced

environments as a Registered Nurse within facilities that require high

levels of quality professional service. I have a proven record of

adaptability in a multitude of nursing specialties seeking specialized

experience opportunities as a Registered Nurse.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Nursing

Lourdes Hospital of Burlington County, Burlington, New Jersey, 2012-2013

Cardiac ICP (Intermediate Care Program) Unit

< Performed diversified duties for cardiac step down patients with time

limitations and a high degree of accuracy

< As a Charge Nurse I was effective in controlling flow and managing the

delivery of care to a large patient turn over on the unit, I was

supportive to the nursing team and supportive staff by being readily

available to help, and offered needed resources during times when

complexities occurred, maintained flexibility, adaptability, and the

ability to prioritize throughout ever changing situations

< I was a member of Shared Governance Professional Council where I was the

lead RN for my unit on the research team, I helped to form hospital

policies, made significant strategic decisions related to nursing care,

and helped with the oversight of organization educational activities

related to nursing practice.

< Led new changes in equipment, and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems

by orienting hospital nurses in the operation of new systems

< Frequently served as a preceptor to new staff on unit ensuring their

readiness to independently function according to standards.

< Successfully Completed Telemetry Interpretation and Critical Care Course

Temple University Health System Jeanes Hospital, Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania, 2010-2012

Medical-Surgical

* Responsible for giving effective, compassionate care to medical and

surgical patients

* Substantive contributor to a successful JACHO walkthrough leading to

continued JACHO accreditation

* Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluation of

patients which was vital for optimal outcomes

* Recognized therapeutic and adverse effects of treatment addressing areas

of concern with the medical team for reassessment

* Astute Leader in in the delegation of tasks to nursing/ancillary staff,

saving valuable time, and leading to more effective and efficient

comprehensive care

* Managed stressful situations in a calm effective manner leading to the

best possible outcomes

Continued

Pediatric Clinical Nursing

Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2010-2012

Pediatric Surgical Unit

* Admitted children scheduled for simple/complex inpatient orthopedic

surgeries

* Developed nursing plan of cares that help to direct healthcare team

leading to optimal outcomes

* Explained procedures/discharge plans to children and families focusing on

alleviating fears by answering questions/concerns, and provides available

resources making experiences less stressful

* Obtained lab work and diagnostic results, initiates IV access and

treatments in preparation for the operating room

* Successful in rehabilitation of post-surgical children, optimizing ADL

recovery before discharge

Clinical Nursing

Progressive Nursing Staffers, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, 2003-2009

Multi-Unit Specialties

* Worked in a variety of settings such as home healthcare, clinical

settings, and hospitals

* Circulated throughout multiple specialties such as Medical, Long-term,

Post-Surgical, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Rehab, Pulmonary, Cardiac,

Kidney Transplant, and Bone Marrow Transplant units

* Adapted quickly to new fast paced environments learning new clinical

skills with accuracy

* Collaborated with members of the healthcare team to coordinate hospital

care, discharge planning, and homecare therapies resulting in improving

outcomes

Travel Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare, San Diego, California, 2003-2006

Multi-Unit Specialties

* Maintained clinical competencies with organization and self-directed

review, using current practice research.

* Quickly learned a wide range of computer based hospital documentation

systems

* Circulated throughout major Philadelphia hospitals completing contracts

continuing up to 18+months in areas of Kidney Transplant, Sports Surgery,

Bariatric Surgery, Telemetry, Med-Surgical

Clinical Nursing

Holy Redeemer Hospital, Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, 2002-2003

Neurology/Pulmonary/Oncology Unit

* Cared for patients with acute/chronic neurological, pulmonary and

Oncology illnesses

* Accessed IV lines, and Portacath devices necessary for medical treatment

* Helpful in assisting physicians during invasive procedures at bedside

Continued

CREDENTIALS/MEMBERSHIPS

BOARD EXAMINATION FOR CNO - COLLEGE of NURSES of ONTARIO 2001

LICENSE, PROVIENCE of ONTARIO (INACTIVE/GOOD STANDING) 2001-2003

LICENSE, STATE of PENNSYLVANIA (CURRENT/GOOD STANDING) 2001-Current

LICENSE, STATE of MINESSOTA (INACTIVE/GOOD STANDING) 2006

LICENSE, STATE of NEW JERSEY (CURRENT/GOOD STANDING) 2012-Current

LICENSE, STATE of FLORIDA (PROCESSING)

AORN-ASSOCIATION of PERIOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSES MEMBER 2012-2014

AMN EDUCATION SERVICES RN.COM MEMBERSHIP SINCE 2002(CURRENT 2012-2014)

BCLS CERTIFICATION

ACLS CERTIFICATION

EDUCATION

Nursing, 3 Year Diploma of Nursing

Centennial Collage, Scarborough, Ontario Canada

CONTINUING EDUCATION (Recent CE/CEU's)

. 10 Top Patient Safety Issues

. Prevention of Sharps Injuries in Surgical Settings

. Bringing Evidence-Based Practice to Life

. Never Events: Nurses' Key Role

. Recommended Practices for Prevention of DVT/TE

. Glucose Monitoring: A Case for Improved Outcomes

SPECIAL CLINICAL SKILLS

* Care of multi-specialty preoperative and postoperative patients

* Interpreting diagnostic results and initiating appropriate physician

consults

* Expert in prevention and identification of acute situations and

appropriately alerting care team

* Identifying learning needs and implementing plan for education, and

evaluation of effectiveness

* Sterile technique for incision/wound care and use of standardized

protective measure to ensure safety

* Applies code of ethics standards to nursing practice leading to increased

patient satisfaction as evident by patient satisfaction surveys

* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

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