Lindsay A. Ruwart
Lake Orion,MI
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with specialization in efficiently completing tasks and maintaining high productivity levels with pediatrics and adults. Skilled in patient/outpatient assessment, developing care plans, and medication management. Possess critical thinking abilities necessary to navigate complex healthcare environments. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Michigan Pediatric ENT
West Bloomfield, USA
02.2019 - Current
- Assess pediatric patients from newborn to 17 years of age, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for ENT concerns.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients with ENT disorders.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for children with hearing and respiratory issues.
- Discussed risks and benefits of surgical procedures with patients and families, performing minor in-office procedures to ensure informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with specialists to coordinate patient care and follow-up appointments.
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric After Hours Clinic
Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, USA
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Assessed pediatric patients from newborn to 17 years, developing tailored treatment plans for acute visits.
- Managed Beaumont’s pediatric patient-centered medical home, ensuring comprehensive care coordination.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
Registered Nurse
Kidz 1st Pediatrics
Rochester Hills, USA
11.2013 - 08.2017
- Cared for pediatric patients from newborn to 22 years during well and sick visits, ensuring comprehensive health assessments and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with pediatricians and nurse practitioners to coordinate patient care, enhancing treatment continuity and patient outcomes.
- Administered vaccinations and medications to pediatric patients in a friendly environment.
- Monitored vital signs and health status of children during clinic visits.
- Educated parents on child health topics and preventive care measures.
Registered Nurse, 6 North
Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, USA
10.2012 - 11.2013
- Advocated for and provided comprehensive care to 5-6 patients on Med/Surg unit.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions continuously.
- Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings.
- Coordinated patient care through effective communication with health professionals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Patient Transport
Troy, USA
12.2010 - 10.2012
- Transporting and assisting patients with physical needs safely.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Novi, MIBachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, MIAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Macomb, MISkills
- Pediatric primary care
- Assessment skills
- Diagnosing
- Treating
- Patient evaluation
- Vaccine administration
- Cautery
- Suturing
- Suture removal
- Ear molding
- Blood draws
- IV starts
- NG tubes
- PEG tubes
- Wound dressings
- Medication delivery
- EPIC charting
- Microsoft Office
- Adult acute care
- Communication skills
Community Service
- Health Fair at Back to School Bonanza, volunteer, 06/01/15
- Flu Clinics, vaccine administrator, 10/01/14 - 11/01/14
- Senior Health Fair at Senior Citizen Center, coordinator, 10/01/11
Licensure Certifications Professional Groups
- AANP Board Certification for Family Nurse Practitioner, 04/2027
- NP/RN license, 11/2027
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners-member, 02/2027
- Vaccines Across the Lifespan Immunization certification- Michigan Department of Community Health
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Michigan Pediatric ENT
02.2019 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric After Hours Clinic
Beaumont Hospital
09.2017 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Kidz 1st Pediatrics
11.2013 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, 6 North
Beaumont Hospital
10.2012 - 11.2013
Patient Transport
12.2010 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College