Lindsay Helms
Thomaston,GA
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of EHousecalls, Practice Fusion, Meditech with familiarity of EClinicalWorks. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HouseCalls Practitioner
Optum
11.2020 - Current
- Reviewed patient allergies, medical diagnoses, medications, and immunization statuses.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current needs
- Executed various tests including POC A1C, Hepatitis C, PVD screening, and FOBT
- Conducted thorough physical assessments
- Coordinated referrals to Landmark Health for additional support.
- Assisted patients in managing acute and chronic pain.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through diet and exercise as well as preventive screenings.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Coordinated and integrated health care resources for community-based programs.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Sugarloaf Urgent And Primary Care
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Used Practice Fusion to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received
- Provided skilled comprehensive urgent and primary care to all age groups through assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and management while working autonomously and treating approximately 15-20 patients daily
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, and other chronic illnesses
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
- Adhered to all office procedures, policies and protocols to ensure patient safety
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Upson Regional Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Managed 8 nurses and nursing activities in 21-bed Emergency Department by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
- Updated patient charts using Meditech with data such as nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, Ga2 2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
LaGrange, Ga4 2016
Skills
- Medication prescribing
- Diagnostic screenings
- Laboratory testing and result evaluation
- Women's health exams
- Chronic disease management
- Urgent/Primary Care
- Laceration/repair expertise
- Incision and drainage
- Coordinating Referrals
- Needs Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
AANP Certified
Registered Nurse
Timeline
HouseCalls Practitioner
Optum
11.2020 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Sugarloaf Urgent And Primary Care
07.2019 - 08.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Upson Regional Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
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