LINDSAY ELLIOTT
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients in a medical-surgical setting as well as intensive care. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices and training new nurses post-graduation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
Arlington, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Provided care for post-op heart surgeries.
- Provided care for patients on Impella, CRRT, and ECMO.
- Worked closely with physicians to deliver life-saving medications and interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Patient Care Technician
Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Office Coordinator
Inner Light Chiropractic
Fort Worth, TX
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed long-term budgets to assess office expenditures and perform inventory management
- Developed and implemented customer relations strategies, opening up communication to increase satisfaction scores
- Balanced and updated computer accounting records and physical petty cash, including receipt documentation and expense tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weatherford College
12.2019
Health Education -
University of Central Arkansas
08.2016
Some College (No Degree) -
Tarrant County College District
Some College (No Degree) -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Care Coordination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Instrument Sterilization
- Nursing Plan Development
- Epic EHR Management
- Checked off on multiple devices, including ECMO and CRRT
Certification
- Certified Preceptor, Harris Methodist Downtown - 2021
- BLS/ ACLS certified- updated bi-annually
- NIHSS Certified- 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Harris Methodist Fort Worth
03.2020 - 05.2023
Patient Care Technician
Harris Methodist Fort Worth
06.2018 - 03.2020
Office Coordinator
Inner Light Chiropractic
08.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weatherford College
Health Education -
University of Central Arkansas
Some College (No Degree) -
Tarrant County College District
Some College (No Degree) -
The University of Texas At Arlington