KELLY LINDERMAN, BSN, RN
Charles City,IA
Summary
Seasoned Charge Nurse with comprehensive experience in acute patient care, staff supervision and healthcare administration. Strong background in nursing leadership, coupled with ability to manage high-stress situations and make critical decisions under pressure. Demonstrated success in fostering strong relationships with patients and team members, thereby improving overall unit efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Senior Charge Nurse
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
Mason City, Iowa
06.2014 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a clinical department, effectively resolving conflicts between staff and departments.
- Guided MercyOne North Iowa clinical staff through daily patient care coordination.
- Partnered with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on care planning.
- Collaborated with nurse manager to elevate practice standards through monitoring, analyzing, and addressing staff performance.
- Coordinated bedside workflows to enhance patient care efficiency. Addressed unit concerns with nursing teams.
- Coordinated staff scheduling to maintain optimal coverage for patient care. and coverage for patient care needs.
- Mentored new employees in the clinical setting, providing guidance and support.
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
Mason City, Iowa
10.2010 - 07.2014
- Charge nurse. Guided new nurses in clinical practices and protocols, Prioritized patient cases based on severity of conditions, Provided immediate care for trauma patients in emergency situations, Monitored and treated patients with cardiac conditions, Assessed and treated neurological patients for various conditions, Managed care for patients with orthopedic injuries, Provided care to obstetric and gynecological patients, Assisted in the care of patients with ear, nose, and throat issues, Assisted in preoperative and postoperative care for surgical patients, and Provided support and treatment for patients with mental health issues.
- Triage emergency patients, prioritizing care based on severity and needs.
- Administer medications and IV therapies per provider orders.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition.
- Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Coordinate care with physicians, paramedics, and emergency department staff.
- Support code response, trauma care, and rapid patient stabilization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate interventions and enhance patient outcomes.
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Mercyone North Iowa
08.2007 - 10.2010
- Supported care for pediatric, surgical, orthopedic, neurologic, cardiac, and behavioral health patients.
- Provided float pool nursing coverage across MercyOne North Iowa inpatient units to ensure continuity of care.
- Collected patient assessments and recorded findings in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure adherence to hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Prepared patients for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Taught patients and families about treatment plans and home care.
- Adjusted care quickly in response to changing patient needs across assigned hospital floors.
- Carried out nursing care planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up for assigned patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA12-2014
Associate in Science - Austin, MN
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN12-2002
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA05-1997
Associate in General Studies - Mason City, IA
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA05-1993
Skills
- Basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) and trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Emergency triage and patient assessment
- Care management and nursing expertise
- Staff management and supervision
- Epic charting
- Staff scheduling
- Critical thinking and multitasking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff supervision and training
Accomplishments
- Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International
- Daisy Award
Leadership Training
- Essential Skills for New Leaders
- Accelerated Leadership
Timeline
Emergency Department Senior Charge Nurse
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
10.2010 - 07.2014
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Mercyone North Iowa
08.2007 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anna Maria College
Associate in Science - Austin, MN
Riverland Community College
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
North Iowa Area Community College
Associate in General Studies - Mason City, IA
North Iowa Area Community College