Lindsay Meyer
Rochester
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with multitude of rich clinical experience transitioning to adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner role. Personable and flexible individual possessing strong work ethic and excellent critical thinking skills. Dedicated to becoming an effective and valuable healthcare team member delivering high-quality, evidence-based healthcare to patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Thoracic Surgery Progressive Care Unit
03.2015 - Current
- Skillfully managed care of the post operative thoracic surgery patient while monitoring and trending hemodynamics to identify changes in condition and providing appropriate interventions to recuse the deteriorating patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities while simultaneously managing acute care needs.
- Contributed expertise and knowledge to the charge nurse role overseeing admission of post operative patients, expedited patient transfer to higher levels of care, advocating staffing needs, and serving as a resource to care team members.
- Assisted in the preceptorship and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment, high-quality patient care, and foster professional growth.
- Served as co-chair of coordinating council to promote a safe, collaborative, inclusive environment with focus on providing evidence-based care to our patient population.
- Participated in quality improvement projects to enhance care delivery and decrease post operative complications.
Registered Nurse
Travel Nursing
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Delivered high quality patient care in rapidly changing environments with minimal resource allocation in various settings including medical, surgical, orthopedic, oncology, post procedure, cardiovascular, and neurological units.
- Collaborated, developed professional relationships, and seamlessly integrated with multidisciplinary care teams with each travel assignment.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the department by consistently seeking feedback from colleagues and incorporating suggestions into daily practice.
Registered Nurse
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Intermediate Unit
07.2008 - 09.2011
- Provided skilled, evidence-based, and comprehensive care to postoperative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients in a fast paced, acute care environment.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an acute care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- After a year of service, became a charge nurse working directly with consultants and members of the care team to manage patient flow effectively through timely admissions as well as coordinating transfers and discharges.
- Served as preceptor for new nursing staff to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices while promoting professional development.
- Active member and champion on both unit and hospital wide committees, engaging in dissemination of initiatives to both nursing leadership and nursing staff.
Education
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Winona State University
Rochester, Minnesota05.2024
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina05.2008
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Assessments and Ongoing Evaluation
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Strong Communication Skills
- Flexibility
- Acute Care Expertise
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Competence
- Clinical Care Standards
- Patient Rapport and Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- As a graduate nursing student, I was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
- Individual Achievement Award recipient in 2020 at Mayo Clinic.
- Cardiovascular Nurse of the Year recipient in 2011 at the East Carolina Heart Institute.
- Member of various hospital committees and co-chair of unit coordinating council committee at Mayo Clinic and East Carolina Heart Institute.
- Volunteered at Transplant House to provide supportive services for those individuals and their families undergoing transplantation services.
- Volunteered for Civitan, an organization dedicated to assisting individuals within the community who have intellectual disabilities over 10 years.
Certification
- Progressive Care Nurse Certification in 2018
- Currently certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Basic Life Support
Clinical Rotations
- Inpatient Family Medicine, St. Mary’s Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
- Inpatient Cardiology, St. Mary’s Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
- Internal Hospital Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin
- Cardiovascular Surgery ICU, St. Mary’s Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
- Emergency Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, Red Wing
- Thoracic Surgery, St. Mary’s Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Thoracic Surgery Progressive Care Unit
03.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Travel Nursing
10.2011 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Intermediate Unit
07.2008 - 09.2011
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Winona State University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
East Carolina University