Linde Boswell
Luther,OK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a seven-year career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination. Experienced in fast-paced environments including intensive care, trauma, neurosurgery, and major burns. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Demonstrated expertise in Level 1 trauma care at Royal Brisbane Hospital in Brisbane, Australia. Graduated from Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand in 2002. Excels in developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Seeking a nursing position to utilize clinical background and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care as part of a health care team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher - Middle School
Keystone Cooperative
08.2023 - Current
- Use innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking
- Plan, prepare, and teach lesson plans, giving students individual support
- Communication & Collaboration with Students, Parents, Leadership
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills
- Technology Integration
Homeschool Educator
Excelsior Academy
08.2014 - Current
- Curriculum Development and Instruction
- Multi-Grade and Multi-Subject Teaching
- Individualized Learning Plans (ILP)
- Educational Technology (Zoom, Google Classroom, etc.)
- Strong Communication and Parent Collaboration
- Creative Problem Solving and Flexibility
- Manage record-keeping and documentation requirements, maintaining accurate records of student performance and progress reports in compliance with Oklahoma Homeschool Laws
Caregiver
Boswell Household
01.2009 - Current
- Manage multiple schedules for household of two adults and two children
- Create and implement daily routines for effective scheduling
- Establish budgets for utilities, food and other necessities to maintain fiscal responsibility
- Coordinate medical appointments for all family members and follow up with health care providers
- Balance caregiving duties with teaching using time management strategies
Registered Nurse
Monterey Community Hospital
03.2006 - 08.2009
- Provided specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in 20 bed intensive care unit, focusing on medical, surgical, cardiac and neurosurgery
- Managed complex patient cases, including post-operative care, wound management, and monitoring of neurological status
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs
- Demonstrated proficiency in using advanced medical equipment and technologies to support patient care
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and contributed to maintaining accreditation standards
- In charge of Rapid Response team on night shifts working as charge nurse
- Independently implementing treatment and interventions guided by Rapid Response protocol
Travel Nurse
Various Locations
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided temporary nursing services in diverse healthcare settings across United States, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities
- Adapted quickly to new environments and demonstrated flexibility in managing different patient populations and clinical scenarios
- Maintained high standards of patient care while adhering to facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Provided advanced trauma care in 36 bed ICU
- Specialized in mayor burns, trauma and neurosurgery
- Collaborated closely with trauma surgeons and other healthcare professionals
- Developed expertise in trauma resuscitation, airway management, rapid assessment and intervention
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing & Labor And Delivery
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand01.2002
Nurse Refresher Course - Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Metro Technology
Oklahoma04.2022
Skills
- Proficient in managing critically ill patients in intensive care and trauma settings
- Extensive experience in neurosurgical nursing, including caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries
- Skilled in wound care, including management of complex burns and surgical wounds
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledgeable about evidence-based nursing practices, patient safety principles, and quality improvement methodologies
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Central Line Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Advocacy
- Chest Tube Management
- Compassionate Care
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Family advocacy
- Policy Adherence
- Evaluations
- Chart management
- Problem-Solving
- Cardiac monitors
- Patient Monitoring
- Complex Information Interpretation
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Initial Trauma Life Support
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Medical Histories and Assessments
Affiliations
Member, Oklahoma Nurses Association
License and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, Oklahoma, 209192
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) Certification
References
Available upon request
Additional Information
Apart from English I speak, read and write Afrikaans (Dutch dialect) fluently.
I was born in South Africa and am a citizen of both New Zealand and the USA.
I teach six grade science once a week at my son's school. Married with two boys ages 13 and 15 yrs old.
Languages
Afrikaans (Dutch dialect)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Science Teacher - Middle School
Keystone Cooperative
08.2023 - Current
Homeschool Educator
Excelsior Academy
08.2014 - Current
Caregiver
Boswell Household
01.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse
Monterey Community Hospital
03.2006 - 08.2009
Travel Nurse
Various Locations
01.2005 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing & Labor And Delivery
Auckland University of Technology
Nurse Refresher Course - Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Metro Technology
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