Ann Lystrup

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ABOUT ANN LYSTRUP

Energetic and compassionate registered nurse with extensive experience in numerous nursing specialty areas, including flight / transport, emergency, critical-care, trauma, pediatric, high-risk OB, medical-surgical services, care management, advanced illness management, care transitions, anti-coagulation management, toxicology, and telephonic triage / advice. Successful nursing leader, with proven ability to create a positive work environment, highly-engaged staff, and significantly-improved customer satisfaction in roles involving responsibility for as many as 150 employees and annual budgets of more than $15M. Dedication to nursing excellence is evidenced by participation in multiple volunteer activities as an educator, presenter, author, editor, and mentor who is frequently requested to motivate, advise, and teach by sharing knowledge and personal experiences with national and international audiences. Recognized for leading by example, and for demonstrated commitment to professional integrity, evidence-based care, patient safety, and patient and community education. Expertise in development of standardized procedures and protocols, including processes to ensure regulatory compliance and obtaining accreditation following expansion of critical-care services and opening of new hospital. Actively involved in patient safety initiatives, quality improvement activities, and continuing education for healthcare professionals, with ongoing participation in nursing / healthcare associations and on local, state, and national committees.\"I have never regretted my choice of nursing as a profession, and even after all these years, my life continues to be enriched by the patients, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare professionals I am privileged to meet because of that choice. I can\'t wait to experience the new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as I try to be the nurse my patients deserve and as good as many of the nurses I admire!\"