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Lynn Leneave

@lynnleneave

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Compassionate registered nurse transitioning from 30 years of practical nursing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a hospital role emphasizing quality patient care, teamwork, mentorship opportunities, and professional development in acute care or oncology settings.

I am a dedicated nursing professional with three decades of hands-on patient care experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse and recent Registered Nurse credentials. My clinical background spans med-surg, orthopedic post-operative care, labor & delivery, NICU, gynecologic oncology support, and dental hygiene, where I consistently deliver patient-centered care and education.

At the University of Chicago I supported a gynecologic oncology service, coordinating genetic testing, insurance pre-authorizations and appeals, specimen and imaging retrieval, perioperative orders, triage, and research study enrollment—demonstrating strong clinical judgment, procedural assistance, and documentation skills in Epic and REDCap.

I seek to bring my clinical versatility, mentoring experience, and commitment to teamwork to a hospital environment that values quality care, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Gynecologic Oncology RN

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University of Chicago

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Support a 10-physician gynecologic oncology team providing pre-authorizations, genetic test ordering and tracking, specimen and imaging retrieval, perioperative orders and teaching, post-op follow-up and triage, and assistance with procedures to streamline patient care.

Genetic Testing HRD)Triage Venipuncture

Orthopedic Night Nurse

Powers Health

Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Provided midnight med-surg and post-surgical care for up to six orthopedic and general surgical patients per shift, managing vitals, medication administration, patient education, and emergency responses to ensure safe recoveries.

Rapid Response Wound Care Discharge Teaching Multitasking

Dental Hygienist

Ridgewood Dental Center

Jan 2008 - Dec 2021 (13 years 11 months)

Performed comprehensive dental hygiene care including prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, oral health assessments, patient education, and infection control while collaborating with dentists on treatment planning.

Dental Prophylaxis Oral Health Assessment Patient Education Anesthesia Administration Treatment Planning Patient Rapport

Labor & Delivery / NICU Nurse

St Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center

Jan 1996 - Dec 2011 (15 years 11 months)

Cared for labor, delivery, postpartum, and NICU patients providing recovery support, fundal massage, incision and pain management, breastfeeding assistance, and newborn monitoring to promote maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Labor & Delivery Breastfeeding Support Fundal Massage Patient Education Wound Care Team Collaboration