Lindsay Carroll
Bala-Cynwyd,PA
Summary
Highly motivated and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a clinical nurse. Seeking to leverage experience, customer service skills, and deep understanding of the healthcare market and delivery model to contribute to company and personal growth. Committed to building long-term relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and promoting products effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse III - Electrophysiology
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
06.2018 - Current
- Specialized as an electrophysiology perioperative nurse caring for critically ill cardiac patients undergoing ablation procedures and implantation of defibrillators, pacemakers, left atrial appendage occlusion devices and central sleep apnea treatment devices
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols with the use of procedural supplies and devices from various manufacturers including Abbott, Boston Scientific, Biosense Webster, Bard, Biotronik, Cook, Medtronic, and Spectranetics
- Acted as a preceptor to onboarding RNs during a structured twelve-week orientation process focusing on safe patient care and unit policies
- Served as the unit representative on the Nursing Practice Core Council, a hospital wide council which utilizes nursing research to improve protocols, procedures and hospital policy
- Functioned as the unit’s Magnet champion and met with surveyors during the 2020 survey to discuss the nursing initiatives and outcomes in the electrophysiology department
- Worked as the Electrophysiology Coordinator to collaborate outpatient care with inpatient scheduling for eighteen attending physicians
Adjunct Faculty
Delaware County Community College
01.2020 - Current
- Planned, developed and utilized a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist undergraduate nursing students
- Collaborated with fellow faculty members to develop innovative teaching strategies for improved learning outcomes
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Advised and mentored students on academic progress, career goals, and personal development.
Clinical Nurse II - CTSICU
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Specialized as a clinical nurse, caring for critically ill cardiothoracic surgical patients pre-operatively and following procedures such as CABG, valve replacements, heart and lung transplants, and aneurysm repairs
- Resuscitated patients immediately from the OR to maintain stable hemodynamics and fluid status by titrating intravenous medications according to protocol, and through vigilant monitoring of ABG values, chest tubes and Swann-Gantz catheter assessments
- Received additional education to manage advanced supportive devices such as ventilators, epicardial pacemakers, lumbar drains, VADs, and intra-aortic balloon pumps
- Assisted physicians and advance practice providers during sterile bedside procedures including bronchoscopy, central line placement, emergent sternotomies, and placement of advanced assistive devices
Clinical Nurse I - Medical Surgical
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Specialized as a clinical nurse, caring for post-surgical patients within orthopedic, trauma, neurosurgery, podiatry, urology, general surgery, plastic surgery and vascular surgery populations
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
- Completed the Penn Medicine, AACN accredited, nurse residency program that provided additional education and improved the transition from graduate nurse to independent nurse
- Served as unit representative on the Translational Research Committee which utilizes nursing research to improve protocols and procedures
- Volunteered with unit's community outreach programs, including MANNA of Philadelphia
Medical-Surgical Pool Staffing Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Acted as a per-diem staff nurse on the various medical-surgical units within the hospital to assist with adequate staffing
- Adhered to unit and entity policies to ensure safe patient care with comprehensive assessments, medication administration and timely response to provider orders in the plan of care
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
Histotechnician
Travel Tech Mohs Services Inc.
05.2010 - 03.2013
- Provided traveling histotechnician services to multiple dermatology practices
- Improved diagnostic accuracy through meticulous tissue sample preparation and staining techniques for Mohs procedures in dermatology practices
- Acquired eight additional dermatology practices to service network with proven sales ability
- Managed the east coast territory, encompassing fifteen dermatology practices and three technicians
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE08.2023
Post-Baccalaureate Certification - Nursing Education
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA03.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Business Administration
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA06.2009
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Teaching Strategies
- Multimedia Integration
- Strategic Account Development
- Performance Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - Pennsylvania RN669408
- ANCC Cardiac Vascular Nurse Certification (CV-BC)
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Professional Leadership Roles
- Unit Council Chair - Interventional Cardiology Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania March 2021 - March 2023
- Nursing Practice Core Council Member - Shared Governance Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania March 2019 - March 2021
- Magnet Champion - Electrophysiology Department Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 2020 Survey
- Nurse Representative - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Heart Rhythms Society (HRS) National Conference Boston, 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
Delaware County Community College
01.2020 - Current
Clinical Nurse III - Electrophysiology
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
06.2018 - Current
Clinical Nurse II - CTSICU
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
01.2017 - 06.2018
Medical-Surgical Pool Staffing Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2020
Clinical Nurse I - Medical Surgical
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
05.2015 - 01.2017
Histotechnician
Travel Tech Mohs Services Inc.
05.2010 - 03.2013
Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership
Wilmington University
Post-Baccalaureate Certification - Nursing Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Drexel University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Business Administration
Arcadia University
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