Allyson Lindgren
Mahomet,IL
Summary
A compassionate nurse practitioner with a proven track record of providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations. Specializes in urgent care and laser hair removal, bringing 2 years of comprehensive expertise in these areas. Additionally, holds over 7 years of valuable RN experience in critical care, med-surg, aesthetics, and telehealth triage/patient advisory. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services and dedicated to making a positive impact on patient well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Milan Laser Hair Removal
07.2024 - Current
- Perform all laser hair removal treatments within Milan Laser established treatment protocols and procedure
- Educate patients on laser hair removal process and pre/post-treatment care recommendations
- Work autonomously with clients to achieve their medical or aesthetic hair-free goals
- Collaborate with the clinic team to achieve company goals
- Provide a friendly and comfortable environment by delivering world-class patient care
- Record clear and accurate medical documentation in patients’ EMR on a tablet device
- Ensure a professional clean work environment; including prepping the treatment room in between patients
- Clean and perform minor maintenance on the laser to ensure proper functionality
- Collaborate with Regional Clinical Specialist and Medical Management Specialists, as needed, regarding patient treatment plans
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
OSF OnCall Urgent Care
01.2023 - Current
- Performs and provides treatments for minor acute illness, patient examinations, making initial assessments, initiating treatment, and referring to appropriate center of care when applicable
- Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory studies, and interprets test results
- Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injectable, inhaled, and oral medications and immunizations, suturing, and other urgent care-appropriate procedures
- Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information and promoting wellness and health maintenance; completing occupational health visits
- Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in the provision of continuity of care
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
RN, Patient Advisory & Triage
Carle Foundation Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Performs health assessment and triage via telephone using adult and pediatric protocols
- Provides education and counseling to patients, family, and groups via telephone
- Provide transitional support for alert labs on patients who transferred from the acute care setting to another institution
- Primarily provides telehealth triage for acute needs of ambulatory patient population from the Carle organization and community at large as well as contracted services to additional health systems and Health Alliance
RN, Nurse Navigator
Pryor Health Plastic Surgery
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Responding promptly to patient inquiries from all channels
- Documenting all patient interactions accurately in Salesforce CRM
- Providing patients with timely, accurate information about procedures and products
- Remaining knowledgeable about new procedures, techniques, and devices
- Scheduling in-office and virtual consultations with the appropriate provider
- Following up with patients as necessary to convert to a successful close
RN, Critical Care
Providence Saint John’s Health Center
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided exceptional patient care to critically ill patients with high acuities on a 1:1 and 1:2 staffing ratio basis
- Worked in a team environment with an intensivist on staff 24 hours at a time; immediately reported critical values and changes in patient status
- Observed patients' vital signs and implemented interventions based on physician order, critical thinking, and assessment skills
RN, Medical-Surgical
Carle Foundation Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, implement and evaluate patient care
- Monitor and report patient status and condition
- Administration of medication and interventions as ordered by the physician
- Evaluate patient knowledge and educate as needed
- Completion of the new-graduate Nurse Residency Program
- Charting and communicating through EPIC
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
CNA
Clark Lindsay Village
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided compassionate and comforting care
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
- Performed vital signs and patient monitoring
- Worked under the direction of nurses and as a team
Education
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL04.2022
BSN -
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL02.2018
RN -
Parkland College
Champaign, IL12.2015
Skills
Documenting/Recording Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Assisting and Caring for Others
Using Relevant and Up to Date Knowledge
Active Listening and Learning
Patient Education
Health Promotion
Interprofessional Collaboration
Differential diagnosis
Preventive Care
Patient Examination
Treatment Plan Development
Lab result evaluation
Diagnosis and treatment
Direct Patient Care
Diagnostic Testing
Administering medication
Therapeutic Intervention
Nurse Practitioner Practicum Experience
- Swanson Family Practice, Danville, IL, 600 hours
- Chrisman Family Medical Center, Chrisman, IL, 120 hours
Licensure and Certification
- APRN, IL, #209026239
- AANP, F08220041
- Registered Nurse, IL, 041440753
- Registered Nurse, CA, 95131172
- Registered Nurse, WA, 61253620
- Basic Life Support/BLS, American Heart Association
- Cosmetic Medical Training – Botox/Filler
- DOT Medical Examiner – National Registry #9196705417
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Milan Laser Hair Removal
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
OSF OnCall Urgent Care
01.2023 - Current
RN, Nurse Navigator
Pryor Health Plastic Surgery
05.2022 - 08.2022
RN, Patient Advisory & Triage
Carle Foundation Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2023
RN, Critical Care
Providence Saint John’s Health Center
01.2018 - 08.2019
RN, Medical-Surgical
Carle Foundation Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2017
CNA
Clark Lindsay Village
07.2014 - 01.2016
BSN -
Chamberlain University
RN -
Parkland College
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University