Lindsay Firestone
SAINT PETERSBURG,FL
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with extensive emergency and critical care experience. Known for strong clinical judgment, patient and family advocacy, and confident handling of complex interventions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, and clear communication skills. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tampa General Hospital Emergency Room
04.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in both the adult and pediatric population.
- Competent in use of EZ IO, Mediport access, and ultrasonography for access to deliver medications in a timely manner.
- Performs as relief charge nurse on the unit and communicate with other unit and specialty services to ensure adequate patient care.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by sharing clinical expertise and supporting their ongoing growth as trauma and pediatric nurses.
- Supported the ongoing professional growth of fellow trauma nurses by sharing clinical experiences, offering constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative learning environment within the department.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tampa General
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored hemodynamic status, ventilator settings, and vasoactive infusions for critically ill pediatric patients.
- Monitored hemodynamic status, ventilator settings, and vasoactive infusions for critically ill patients.
- Administered complex medications, titrated drips, and maintained central line and arterial line integrity.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Completed eight week course on leadership and communication and acted as charge nurse on unit.
- Performed rapid triage and priority assessments for high-acuity emergency patients.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients in the pediatric population
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and ancillary staff during critical interventions.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Mentored newer nurses on ED workflow, patient prioritization, and safe clinical practices.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cape Coral Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Stabilized deteriorating patients using ACLS, BLS, and emergency nursing protocols.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Coaching Staff Member
My Gym Childrens Fitness Center
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Instructed age based gymnastics class to develop skills ranging from fine motor skills in infants to gross motor skills in toddlers and school age children.
- Explained product features, pricing, and promotions to support informed purchase decisions in person after a class was completed or via phone for follow up.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems and payment methods.
- Increased brand awareness by implementing targeted direct marketing campaigns at local daycare centers and schools
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL05-2016
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Critical care
- Patient education
- Family advocacy
- Complex Problem-solving
- High level of autonomy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Complex problem solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Care Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Certified
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- Trauma Resuscitation Nurse at Tampa General Hospital
Preceptor of the Year 2025
Successfully completed the orientation of two new hires to the pediatric emergency department as well as completed the cross training of multiple nurses from adult emergency nursing to pediatric. Fostered a positive learning environment for nurses to become confident in caring for and performing procedures on the pediatric population.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tampa General
04.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tampa General Hospital Emergency Room
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
09.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cape Coral Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2018
Coaching Staff Member
My Gym Childrens Fitness Center
01.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach Atlantic University