Lindsay Farella
North Port,FL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in various medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pain Procedures
Kennedy White Orthopedic Center
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared patients for procedures through assessments and interview questions.
- Procedures include various pain management injections, such as Epidurals and Nerve Blocks, Radiofrequency Ablations, and Kyphoplastys.
- Monitored patients during the procedures conducted without sedation.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and closely monitoring post-procedural progress.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of medical procedures, promoting clear communication among healthcare providers regarding patient progress.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after procedures.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Concord Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications post-surgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients' progress during recovery.
- Ensured seamless transitions to inpatient units by preparing thorough documentation for handoffs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during their postoperative experience, creating a positive atmosphere that facilitated smooth recoveries.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Concord Hospital- Laconia
11.2020 - 06.2023
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Concord Hospital- Franklin
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and telemetry monitoring.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
NHTI- Concord's Community College
Concord, NH06-2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Airway Management
- Critical Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pain Procedures
Kennedy White Orthopedic Center
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Concord Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Concord Hospital- Laconia
11.2020 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Concord Hospital- Franklin
07.2019 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
NHTI- Concord's Community College
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