LYNNETTE GRAY
Jackson
Summary
- Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and triage. Skilled in building strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and excellent customer service. Adept at multitasking and prioritizing needs, committed to delivering exceptional patient care through effective education. Proven leadership in enhancing patient satisfaction and implementing recruitment strategies for clinical trials, ensuring eligibility through thorough documentation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Research Care Coordinator
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitate care management and collaborate with the appropriate providers to ensure participants have timely access to necessary care and support.
- Deliver evidence-based nursing practices according to assigned protocols to uphold high-quality care standards, ensure GCP compliance, and enhance patient outcomes.
- Conduct ongoing chart and lab reviews of participant status, noting changes in condition and progress towards care plan, while collaborating to ensure goals and needs are met.
- Conduct telephonic and in-person outreach to assess participant needs and collaborate with interdisciplinary personnel to ensure compliance with state, federal, and company policies.
- Educate participants and their families about disease processes, care options, referrals, and healthcare benefits.
- Ensure the delivery of comprehensive quality care to patients by conducting daily assessments, actively monitoring, accurately recording, and thoroughly evaluating medical conditions at both admission and discharge.
- Showcase a deep understanding of the complexities of complications and comorbidities in an acute care environment. This knowledge is essential for effective patient management and improved health outcomes.
RN II for Apheresis
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Executed pheresis procedures to facilitate the treatment of various medical conditions, including autoimmune disorders, sickle cell anemia, and leukemia.
- Collected peripheral blood stem cells for transplantation, adhering to the established protocols of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and the National Marrow Donor Program.
- Performed extracorporeal photopheresis for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and graft-versus-host disease.
- Administered medications with precision and safety, thereby minimizing the occurrence of medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Oversaw the management of complex cases involving critically ill patients, ensuring the effective implementation of optimal treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Dialysis
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson
07.2010 - 07.2019
- Delivered high-quality care to patients with end-stage renal disease who required dialysis.
- Prevented the spread of infections by following strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to detect changes in condition, promptly alerting physicians and initiating necessary interventions.
- Educated participants and their families about disease processes, care options, referrals, and healthcare benefits.
Staff Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson
07.2006 - 07.2010
- Implemented a care plan by delivering nursing care and education directly or through support staff, as needed, to maintain and restore function and prevent complications and further loss.
- Assessed the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual aspects of clients and their families, along with their educational and discharge needs, to develop tailored nursing diagnoses.
- Enhanced patient care through the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices and protocols. Provided mentorship to newly recruited nursing staff, thereby facilitating their professional development and growth.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team processes at the team level conferences and other team meetings, and offered input into team decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MSAssociate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College - Allied Health Center
Jackson, MSMBA - Business
Mississippi College
Clinton, MSBachelor of Science - Accounting
Belhaven College
Jackson, MSSkills
- Strong Communication Skills
- HIPSS Guidelines
- Problem Solving
- EHR System
- Patience Records
- Maintenance
- Active Listening
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Microsoft Suite
Certification
Registered Nurse
Timeline
RN-Research Care Coordinator
University of Mississippi Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
RN II for Apheresis
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Dialysis
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2010 - 07.2019
Staff Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
07.2006 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College - Allied Health Center
MBA - Business
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Belhaven College