LINDSAY LYLES
Altoona,PA
Summary
Quality-oriented professional with 12+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of continuity of care, customer service, and data collection and analysis. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the LPN role at your company.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Pyramid Healthcare
Duncansville, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pyramid Healthcare
Duncansville, PA
10.2012 - Current
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Administer medications and complete med passes for a 208 bed facility
- Complete nursing assessments under the supervision of an RN
- Charge nurse experience for a 208 bed facility including a 28 bed detox unit
- Assess for opiate and or alcohol withdrawal along with poly substance addiction
- Work with outside providers related to mental health assessments to determine if a HLOC is required
- Work alongside RNs, CRNPs and Drs to provide the best individualized care of the patient.
Education
Nursing Licensed Practical Nursing -
GACTC
Altoona, PA08.2012
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement
- Department management
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- CPR
References
- ELIAS RIFKAH, Family Physician, Dr. Rifkah, (814) 940-8113, Professional acquaintance
- JEN BURGMEIER, Owner of The Groove Fitness Studio, The Groove Fitness Studio, (814) 329-9091, Former Manager
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Pyramid Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pyramid Healthcare
10.2012 - Current
Nursing Licensed Practical Nursing -
GACTC