Heather Lynn Saynyarack

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Email: ad0qg6@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: 254-***-****

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 7+ years’ experience delivering patient-focused care and developing relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and patients. Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records and ensure patient comfort. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness and advocacy. Skills:

Reviews medical records for Transplant review

Facilitates scheduling of test and procedures

Wound care / Wound vac

Compress wraps for Edema

Tele-derm photos and upload them to PACS Scan

Assist the dermatologist with outpatient and surgical dermatology procedures such as biopsy, Ellipticals and ED&C’s.

Charting

Infection Control

Patient Care

Catheters

Venipuncture

Patient Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Care CPR and BLS certified

Specimen Collection

Tracheostomy Care

Medication and IV administration

Patient care, organization and planning

Mentoring and Precepting new staff

Placing Sub-q and Intravenous IV's

Patient right advocacy

Critical thinking

Patient confidentiality Team Leader

Policy and Procedure compliance

Electronic charting

Patient Care and Education

Colostomy care

Experience:

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Veteran Administration (VA) – Specialty Clinical, Walla Walla, WA Aug. 2021 - Present

Transplant Coordinator:

*coordinates solid organ (heart, lung, heart- lung, liver, kidney, pancreas, and multi-organ) transplantation of the Veterans.

*review the donor's site, review their medical records and begin the process of placing TRACER to be review by the Transplant Review Committee.

* Facilitates the scheduling of studies or procedures

*Completes necessary documentation according to the United Network of Organ Sharing

(UNOS) guidelines including listing, status changes and post-transplant follow-up information.

*Communicates with multidisciplinary team members and patients and families in a timely manner in regard to patient care/issues.

*Educates patients along the continuum to assist understanding of processes and procedures surrounding pre- and post-transplant issues.

*Develops patient education materials or identifies external resources that are appropriate for patient education in all phases of transplantation care. Dermatology:

*Assist the physician in the performance of skin exams.

*Take Tele-derm photos and upload them to PACS Scan to be sent to Seattle for recommendations.

*Assist the dermatologist with outpatient and surgical dermatology procedures such as biopsy, Ellipticals and ED&C’s.

* Assist Cryotherapy.

*Remove sutures.

Wound:

*Be familiar with many types of dressings, topical medications, and would care routines.

* Performs ordered treatments including but not limited to vital signs, vascular assessments and ABIs, wound assessments, medication administration, attach wound vac’s and specimen collection and handling

* Evaluate availability of needed supplies for wound care and coordinate ordering with central supply

* Perform specialized procedures, such as removal of devitalized tissue

*Photo wound and upload into charts to monitor progress.

* Educate newly hired nursing staff on Skin Practice Guide requirements and Skin Resource Library including wound assessments, preventive interventions, care planning, treatment selection options, documentation requirements and education resources available Licensed Vocational Nurse/Charge Nurse

Veterans Administration (VA) - Central Community Living Center, Temple, TX - Sept. 2016 - Aug. 2021

*Addressed patient care needs, including collecting vitals, dressing wounds and managing catheters.

*Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.

*Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.

*Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer

*Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.

*Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns such as adverse reactions with supervising healthcare providers.

*Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

*Assigned staff to meet patient care needs and address productivity standards, while adjusting for census, skill mix and sick calls.

*Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security.

SNT-Student Nurse Tech

Central Texas Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital, Temple, TX - Aug. 2015-May 2016

*Answered patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients’ needs.

*Applied clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.

*Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.

*Document or reported observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

*Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.

*Took vital signs and checked glucose.

*Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.

*Worked as part of a team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patients.

Med-Aid / Certified Nursing Assistant

Wheatland Village, Walla Walla, WA - Jan. 2011-Jun. 2013

*Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients as ordered by Physicians.

*Record medications administered and dosage in the nurse’s medication administration record (MAR) chart.

*Monitored medications for patients with various conditions, including Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and kept watchful eye for side effects.

*Check patients’ pulse, temperature, blood sugar and respirations.

*Charted, faxed, reordered or ordered new medications and set doctor appointments.

*Storing the medicines in a safe environment.

*Collection of urine, feces and sputum for lab test.

*Pleasantly greeted patients and families and displayed enthusiastic, compassionate attitude, effectively establishing long-term professional relationships.

*Recorded patients’ medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

*Charted resident responses, progress to approaches used and reported abnormal signs and symptoms to medical care professionals on staff. Clinical Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist

Baptist Health System, San Antonio, TX - March 2003-Sept. 2006

*Effectively and strategically multi-tasked to reduce testing turn-around

*Observed asepsis protocols when collecting and handling blood or tissue specimens.

*Charged and recorded information in client files.

*Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.

*Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers, and self.

*Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.

*Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pick up.

*Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.

*Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

*Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.

*Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.

*Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts. Patient Care Assistant II

Metro Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, TX - Dec. 2001-June 2003

*Accurately recorded all information collected on patients and promptly reported any changes.

*Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.

*Assisted with patient admission, discharge and transfer to maximize facility efficiency.

*Provided personal nursing care in pre-and post-operative situations.

*Kept instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized.

*Delivered outstanding care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria for post-operative patients.

*Kept the general supply storage area organized when accessing to gather supplies.

*Stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.

*Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.

*Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.

*Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests.

*Transported patients to other areas of the hospitals in wheelchairs and gurneys.

*Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurses or physicians to note changes from prior measurements.

Education and Training:

Licensed Vocational Nurse -Temple College, Temple, TX - June 2015-May 2016 Certified Nursing Assistant - Walla Walla Community College - Walla Walla, WA - Oct. 2010-Jan. 2011

Reference's:

Brooke Gutierrez 509-***-**** ad0qg6@r.postjobfree.com Susan Friesen 509-***-**** ad0qg6@r.postjobfree.com

Apollo Peoples 254-***-**** ad0qg6@r.postjobfree.com

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