Laikyn Tilley
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional, actively seeking a Registered Nurse position in an ICU unit. Equipped with comprehensive training and hands-on experience in delivering exceptional patient care throughout the nursing process. Clinical expertise honed through roles as a Nurse Extern at Duke University Hospital on a Hematology/Oncology unit and in triage at a medical clinic during a missionary assignment in Haiti. Recognized for strong leadership abilities, confidence, and efficiency in high-pressure environments, ready to contribute positively to patient outcomes and team dynamics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Registered Nurse I
Lynchburg General Hospital
Lynchburg, VA
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted with post-thrombectomy and post-TNK patient management, ensuring strict blood pressure and neurological monitoring.
- Assisted with ventilator weaning protocols in collaboration with respiratory therapy.
- Performed frequent neurological assessments including NIH Stroke Scale evaluations to detect early neurological deterioration.
- Identified early signs of status epilepticus or seizure activity through EEG and clinical assessment.
- Monitored for signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and initiated rapid intervention when indicated.
- Monitored and managed acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients in a high-acuity Neuro ICU setting.
- Assisted in the management of complex medical equipment during critical procedures.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Safely titrated vasoactive and cardiac infusions (e.g., vasopressors, antihypertensives) to maintain targeted hemodynamic parameters.
- Provided high-acuity critical care nursing to neurologically compromised patients including stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, and post-neurosurgical cases.
Nurse Extern
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed nursing tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood drawings and assessed vital signs and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
Barista Shift Lead
Filament Coffee + Tea
Mebane, NC
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Prepared and served variety of coffees and tea beverages.
- Educated customers on differences between coffee beans, brewing methods and preparation.
- Provided exemplary customer service and promptly resolved complaints to deliver positive guest experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08-2025
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Intravenous therapy
- Stroke Management/Assessment
- Electroencephalogram Management
- Advanced life support
- Central line management
Certification
- National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) Anticipated October 2025
- Nurse Aide Certification (CNA), Virginia Board of Nursing March 2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA) February 2022
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification January 2025
- The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification April 2025
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Promise Project Program, Volunteer, Lynchburg, VA, 2024-08, 2025-05, Engaged in meetings with an underclassman in the Liberty Nursing Program as a mentor, Proceeded to monthly group meetings, collaborated on ideas to improve programs, and went to scheduled meetings with mentee
RELEVANT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Student, Liberty University School of Nursing, Lynchburg, VA January 2023-Present
- Conduct and document in the electronic health record (EHR) comprehensive head-to-toe nursing assessments
- Develop clinical skills in the hospital setting, anticipating > 500 clinical hours
- Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, VA
- Cardiac Stepdown Unit
- General Medical Unit
- Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA
- Neurological Stepdown Unit
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem, VA
- Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Transition to Practice, Lynchburg General Hospital
- Emergency Department
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Ultrasound IV Placement
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Clinical Registered Nurse I
Lynchburg General Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Nurse Extern
Duke University Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Barista Shift Lead
Filament Coffee + Tea
06.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Liberty University