Sarah Lynes Email & Phone Number

Augusta, Ga

Pediatric Nurse at the Children's Hospital of Georgia on the Pediatric Surgery and Hematology/Oncology floor.• Provide safe and effective care for patients 18 years old and younger• Provide pre- and post- surgical care for patients including vital signs monitoring, pain management, fluid and medication administration• Collaborate with my patient's interdisciplinary teams for best treatment options• IV placement, medication administration, blood product administration, vaccinations, therapies, feeds (NG, g-tube), and maintain central and PICC lines• Collect labs, urine and stool specimens for further testing, and reporting critical values in a timely manner• Nasogastric tube insertion and management, urinary catheterization placement and management• Perform daily patient assessments and chart in patient electronic medical record for physician review• Educate patient and families on patients' medications, procedures and plan of care during their stay and after discharge• Follows HIPPA regulations

Augusta, Georgia Area

Physicians Nurse at Augusta Pediatric Associates• Maintain exceptional client-patient relationships• Educate patient and families on healthy lifestyles, nutrition, well child practices, immunization schedules, illnesses and injuries• Update patient records in electronic medical record (PCC)• Measure and record vital signs • Document and update vaccine records in GA and SC registry (GRITS, SCIAPPS) • Collect, run and document labs results (rapid strep, throat culture, flu, RSV, urinalysis, urine culture, lead levels, hemoglobin, lipid panel)• Complete vision and hearing exams on patients• Prepare and administer vaccinations, medications, and jet nebulizer treatments• Assist physician with exams, procedures, and prescriptions • Help patients to understand and be comfortable during exams or procedures • Follows HIPPA regulations

Augusta, Georgia Area

Clinical Nurse Leader Residency: 400 hours Augusta, GA Children’s Hospital of Georgia Med-Surge/Oncology Unit August 2014 – December 2014 • Provided patient family centered care• Provided safe and effective care for all pediatric patients• Performed daily head to toe assessments and documented in patient electronic medical record• Administered medication while educating parents on medications being given• Communicated with the patient’s interdisciplinary teamNursing Student Clinical: 848 hours Pediatric Medical Surgical/Oncology, Community Health Augusta, GA Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Surgical (Cardiac) and Mental Health Oct 2013 – July 2014 • Obtained vital signs, physical assessments, and documented in patient electronic medical record• Conducted patient interviews to assess needs and potential risks for the patient• Administered medication using the five rights of medication administration • Assisted patients in completing activities of daily living• Provided education for mothers for at home care of their newborn• Completed a care plan after each shift for each patient based their needs• Educated patients and families about home medication and discharge• Participated and encouraged patient participation in therapy groups• Developed organizational and time management skills• Completed a detailed community assessment to help determine the needs of the community and facilitated an intervention

Martinez, Ga

• Provided excellent customer service and great rapport with clients• Managed multiple phone lines, fax lines and scheduled appointments• Provided training for new employees• Responsible for daily deposits and held checks• Processed and sent off blood work for further testing

Augusta, Ga

• Maintained client relations and medical records• Thrived in a fast paced emergency environment• Set up, processed and executed medical referrals• Processed blood work, filled prescriptions• Responsible for daily deposits, received payment for services and overdue accounts• Responsible for training new employees

Merritt Island, Fl; Tampa, Fl; Jacksonville, Fl; Augusta, Ga

• Trained and supervised new and current staff• Validated cash register accuracy at daily opening and closing, and responsible for daily bank deposits• Responsible for organizing, receiving, and re-stocking store inventory.• Keyed all inventory adjustments for damaged inventory• Set up displays and merchandised products according to quarterly planner

Master Of Science (Ms), Registered Nurse

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology