Lindsay Cotton
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a career of 10+ years providing direct patient care in various fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments, vitals and EKG’s, on up to 6 patients. Promptly notifying physicians with any concerns and initiating appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Administered medications/blood safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Providing direct care for patients on a 24 bed med-tele unit, delegating tasks and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Conducted thorough patient assessments on up to 6 patients. Promptly notifying physicians with any changes and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitoring for effectiveness any adverse reactions.
- Providing training for new staff members and supervision of CNA’s, techs and receptionist.
Registered Nurse
Springs VillageCare Center
01.2012 - 02.2015
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing wound care and dressing changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique health goals and challenges.
- Assisted with patients'' daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and dignity were maintained.
- Maximized efficiency within the skilled nursing unit by maintaining accurate inventory of medical supplies and promptly addressing equipment malfunctions.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MISkills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- IV setup
- Telemetry monitoring
- Taking vitals
- EMR Systems
- Performing EKGs
- Chest pain management
- Cardiac Care
Certification
NIHSS
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
10.2015 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Springs VillageCare Center
01.2012 - 02.2015
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Alpena Community College