Lindsay Herron
Charleston,SC
Summary
Dedicated AGAC-NP with over eight years of clinical expertise, including six years in critical care. Committed to joining the team as a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner. My mission is to provide compassionate and comprehensive palliative services to patients with serious illnesses, collaborating seamlessly within the interdisciplinary team to improve the quality of life for patients and their families in the acute inpatient care setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Roper Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Served as a Charge Nurse in a 12-bed CVICU, demonstrating strong leadership skills.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Extensive experience in critical care nursing, including CVICU, CTICUs, MICUs, COVID ICUs, and trauma neuro ICUs.
- Managed life-saving devices such as Impella, IaBP, and CRRT, and achieved LVAD, RVAD, and BIVAD certification.
Registered Nurse
Roper Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Worked with step-down cardiovascular surgical patients in a 332-bed hospital for two years.
- Progressed to working in a 12-bed CVICU with critically ill patients after heart and vascular surgeries.
- Worked in the Charge nurse role as well as the rapid response team role for three years before transitioning to a travel nurse position.
Patient Care Technician
Roper Hospital
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Provided outstanding patient care as a technician in a 23 bed cardiovascular step-down unit.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Worked as unit secretary
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC05.2015
Skills
- Critical Care nurse
- Palliative Care Awareness
- Culturally Sensitive
- Compassionate and Caring
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Professional Bedside Manner
Accomplishments
Accomplishments:
Graduating with Magna Cum Laude
Charge nurse of a 12-bed CVICU
Certification
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Licensure:
- Registered Nurse
Certifications in Palliative Care:
- Willing to undergo the necessary training and certification process in Palliative Care to meet the requirements of the role.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Roper Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
09.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Roper Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2020
Patient Care Technician
Roper Hospital
06.2013 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charleston Southern University