Lindee Pyle
Eden,Tx
Summary
Dedicated, skilled Registered Nurse since 2010 with a broad range of healthcare experience. Self motivated, caring professional with superior communication and management skills. Educational background includes Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Angelo State University.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager
Centene, Superior Health Services
Lubbock, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Cooperated with local service providers, outreach workers, case managers and collaborative agencies to facilitate services for members.
- Conducted assessments to obtain information for participant-centered plan of care.
- Determined functional status, activity, acuity and self-management levels to make proper care referrals.
Director of Nursing
Concho County Hospital
Eden, TX
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed nursing staff of 20.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Resolved conflicts between physicians, nurses and administrative staff to maintain optimal workflows.
- Collaborated with providers to obtain required clinical information, supporting prior authorization determinations and individual inquiries.
- Contacted insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for services delivered to patients.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Concho County Hospital
Eden, TX
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted in overseeing nursing operations for Emergency unit, delivering leadership, assistance and management of staff.
Quality Coordinator
Concho County Hospital
Eden, Texas
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Led staff education efforts on quality assurance (QA) and quality management policies, improving production outcomes.
- Designed Performance Improvement (PI) goals for underperforming departments and individuals, creating attainable, morale-boosting milestones to aid in remediation.
Infection Control Nurse
Concho County Hospital
Eden, Texas
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Identified trends for hospital infections, interpreting surveillance data to develop risk reduction strategies.
Charge Nurse
Concho County Hospital
Eden, TX
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Performed normal Charge Nurse Duties
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Floor Nurse/Charge Nurse
Shannon Medical Center
San Angelo, TX
05.2010 - 08.2017
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Angelo State University
2012
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Angelo State University
2010
Skills
- Nurse Manager
- Acute Care experience
- Emergency Room experience
- Analytical skills and sound clinical judgment
- Culturally sensitive
- Detail oriented
- Self motivated
- Patient focused
- Efficient time management
- Quick learner
- Discharge Planning
- Care Management
- Patient transfers and transitions
Certification
BSN, RN
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Care Manager
Centene, Superior Health Services
11.2021 - Current
Director of Nursing
Concho County Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
Concho County Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2020
Quality Coordinator
Concho County Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2020
Infection Control Nurse
Concho County Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2020
Charge Nurse
Concho County Hospital
06.2014 - 05.2018
Floor Nurse/Charge Nurse
Shannon Medical Center
05.2010 - 08.2017
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Angelo State University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Angelo State University
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