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Overview
Work History
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Certification
SCHOLARSHIPS
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Lindsay Cresap

Carlsbad,CA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated new graduate Registered Nurse with an Associate of Science in Nursing and over 950 hours of diverse clinical experience in acute care, pediatrics, medical-surgical, OR, cathlab, IR, and mental health settings. Proven ability to provide safe, patient-centered care with a focus on communication, teamwork, and clinical excellence. Eager to grow within a structured New Graduate Nurse Residency Program, bringing a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and a passion for lifelong learning.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician: Emergency Department

Providence Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo Campus
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide BLS, assist with CPR, trauma resuscitations, and respond to hospital-wide emergency codes
  • Perform ECGs, wound care, splinting, set up for bedside procedures, monitor/report vital signs, and specimen collections
  • Safely transport and transfer patients throughout the hospital
  • Apply behavioral restraints and support psychiatric and high-acuity patients as needed
  • Document patient care accurately using Epic
  • Cover Unit Secretary role as needed, managing patient charts, answering phones, paging on-call physicians, and coordinating communication between departments

Patient Care Technician: Cardiac Telemetry & Definitive Stepdown Unit

Providence Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo Campus
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Direct patient care in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown unit, supporting patients recovering from cardiac surgery, heart failure, and acute coronary events
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs, oxygen saturation, and telemetry readings; promptly reported critical changes to nursing staff
  • Performed ECGs, collected lab specimens, and maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records (EHR) using Epic
  • Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, feeding, ambulation, and hygiene, ensuring patient safety and comfort

911 EMT

Falck Mobile Health Corporation
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provide BLS and emergency transport while collaborating with medical teams; develop and implement patient care plans based on assessment
  • Follow established protocols, scope of practice, and medical direction to deliver safe, effective pre-hospital care
  • Communicate with medical personnel across agencies; experienced in managing critical cases including cardiac/respiratory arrest, trauma, pediatrics, and mass casualty incidents

Education

Associates Degree - Nursing

Saddleback College
12.2025

Emergency Medical Technician -

Santa Ana College
08-2022

BA - Psychology

California State University, Fullerton
05.2021

AA - Psychology

Saddleback College
12.2018

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Team coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Care plan development
  • HIPAA education
  • EMR / EHR

Certification

  • ALS
  • PALS
  • BLS CPR
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • FEMA

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Sue J. Gross Foundation Nursing Scholarship
  • Saddleback College Foundation
  • Providence Nursing School Scholarship

Timeline

Patient Care Technician: Emergency Department

Providence Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo Campus
08.2023 - Current

Patient Care Technician: Cardiac Telemetry & Definitive Stepdown Unit

Providence Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo Campus
02.2023 - 08.2023

911 EMT

Falck Mobile Health Corporation
09.2022 - 02.2023

BA - Psychology

California State University, Fullerton

AA - Psychology

Saddleback College

Associates Degree - Nursing

Saddleback College

Emergency Medical Technician -

Santa Ana College

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