Lynn Obusan
Nurse
CAN
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with extensive experience at San Juan De Dios Educational Foundation, Inc., excelling in clinical leadership and patient care. Proven ability to mentor staff and optimize patient satisfaction through effective communication and care coordination. Committed to fostering a safe environment while implementing best practices for quality improvement and patient management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
San Juan De Dios Educational Foundation, Inc.
02.2004 - 03.2017
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, improving patient recovery rates.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
Staff Nurse
San Juan De Dios Hospital
02.2001 - 11.2003
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Mabini College
Daet, Province Of Camarines Norte, Philippines03-1996
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff supervision
- Staff training
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Staff scheduling
- Direct patient care
- Duty delegation
- Patient management
- Discharge planning
- Issue resolution
- Patient care standards
Certification
- Licensed Job Title - Timeframe
- Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
- Area of certification Training - Timeframe
- Area of certification, Company Name - Timeframe
Languages
Tagalog
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as activity 1 and activity 2
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Enjoy participating in activity for overall physical and mental well-being
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in sport
Timeline
Charge Nurse
San Juan De Dios Educational Foundation, Inc.
02.2004 - 03.2017
Staff Nurse
San Juan De Dios Hospital
02.2001 - 11.2003
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Mabini College
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