Lindsay Arnold
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion Center - Float Pool Registered Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Floated daily to seven different outpatient locations ranging from oncology to non-oncology infusion and oncology urgent care.
- Served as preceptor to new hire nurses providing valuable experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Administered chemotherapy safely according to evidence-based practice while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Infusion Center - Travel Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital South
10.2022 - 04.2023
- BMT, Hematology/Oncology
Infusion Center - Travel Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Arkes Pavilion
07.2022 - 10.2022
- BMT, Hematology/Oncology
Infusion Center - Travel Registered Nurse
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
- BMT, Hematology/Oncology
Infusion Center - Travel Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - 02.2022
- BMT, Hematology/Oncology
Infusion Center - Travel Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
- BMT, Hematology/Oncology
Acute Care Float Pool - Travel Registered Nurse
UCHealth
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Neurology, Telemetry, Transplant, Orthopedics, Medical-Surgical, Hematology/Oncology
Infusion Center - Travel Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2018
- BMT, Hematology/Oncology
Hematology/Oncology Unit - Travel Registered Nurse
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
05.2018 - 09.2018
- BMT, Hematology/Oncology
Hematology/Oncology Unit - Travel Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2018
- BMT, Hematology/Oncology
Hematology/Oncology Unit - Registered Nurse
UAMS Medical Center
08.2015 - 01.2018
- BMT, Heme/Onc
- Educating patients and families on chemotherapy/immunotherapy regimen, symptom management and reinforce medication teaching for oncology medications.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- New Graduate RN Residency preceptor educated on proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Communicate closely with pharmacists and care team to address clinical changes with each patient.
Education
BSN -
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12-2016
ADN -
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
Little Rock, AR06-2015
Committees
Unit Base Council Inpatient Hematology/Oncology: July 2015-January 2018
- Facilitated implementation of evidence based practice and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to provide education to staff.
New Graduate Residency Preceptor (SOAR) : January 2017-December 2017
- Provide support and mentorship to new graduate nurses through clinical experience. Educate new graduate nurses on policy and procedure, as well as evidence-based practice in order to succeed.
Value Analysis Resource Nurse: January 2017-December 2017
- Conceptualized a value analysis resource project to decrease linen cost and supply waste. By eliminating admission kits and over use of linens. Value analysis project is still in use at this time.
- Educated staff on cost of each linen article and how to decrease cost by using less blankets and reusing blankets.
Timeline
Infusion Center - Float Pool Registered Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Infusion Center - Travel Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital South
10.2022 - 04.2023
Infusion Center - Travel Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Arkes Pavilion
07.2022 - 10.2022
Infusion Center - Travel Registered Nurse
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
Infusion Center - Travel Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - 02.2022
Infusion Center - Travel Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
Acute Care Float Pool - Travel Registered Nurse
UCHealth
01.2019 - 03.2020
Infusion Center - Travel Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2018
Hematology/Oncology Unit - Travel Registered Nurse
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
05.2018 - 09.2018
Hematology/Oncology Unit - Travel Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2018
Hematology/Oncology Unit - Registered Nurse
UAMS Medical Center
08.2015 - 01.2018
BSN -
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
ADN -
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions