Lindsay Bureau
Chino Valley,AZ
Summary
Motivated, compassionate, goal and career oriented individual, with good communication skills who is eager to learn. Outgoing and friendly with a strong drive to succeed. Possessing a calm disposition, crisis management abilities, patient care, and public safety. Completed an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Observant, conscientious, and team oriented with a strong passion to help people.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-op/PACU Nurse
Common Spirit
Prescott Valley, Arizona
11.2025 - Current
- Verified surgical consents and communicated critical patient data on allergies to surgical teams.
- Educated patients and families on surgical processes and discharge expectations to reduce anxiety.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-operative assessments by reviewing medical histories, verifying lab results, and initiating IV lines.
- Managed post-anesthesia recovery care by closely monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic stability.
- Administered post-operative medication, managed pain, and performed airway management in a fast paced environment.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient handoffs.
St. David's Surgical Hospital- PACU
Round Rock, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Review patients' history prior to beginning physical assessment and incorporates findings into the exam.
- Performs physical patient assessments/reassessments on a regular basis in accordance with department standards.
- Data collection is inclusive of the patient, significant others, and health care professionals when appropriate.
- Discern critical findings and timely communicates changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate patient care providers
St. Davids Surgical Hospital- Medical Surgical Nurse
Round Rock, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patients' medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Coordinated with case management, physical therapy, and occupational therapy to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
St. David's North Austin Medical Center- Emergency Room Nurse
Austin, TX
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored ER patients, including alerting physicians or charge nurses to changes in patient status, communicating with patients and their family members in a variety of traumatic situations.
- Collaborated with various ER professionals to ensure effective patient care.
- Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient arrival at the ER during initial phases pf acute illness or trauma.
- Educated patients and their families on disease prevention.
Education
Bachelor's - Nursing
Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05-2017
Skills
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Vital signs monitoring
- MEDITECH EMR
- CERNER EMR
- Military Training
Timeline
Pre-op/PACU Nurse
Common Spirit
11.2025 - Current
St. David's Surgical Hospital- PACU
04.2024 - Current
St. Davids Surgical Hospital- Medical Surgical Nurse
08.2023 - Current
St. David's North Austin Medical Center- Emergency Room Nurse
02.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor's - Nursing
Concordia University Texas
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Central Texas College