Lindsay Musselman
Mantua
Summary
Registered Nurse with 5 years of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry / Intermediate Care experience providing comprehensive patient care, administering medications and treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Skilled in assessing patients' medical conditions and developing individualized care plans, while monitoring vital signs and reactions to treatments. Dedicated to promoting overall well-being and providing emotional support to patients and their families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UCSD
San Diego, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Initially started at UCSD in August 2024 as a travel float pool nurse. Then transitioned to a full time staff position in August 2025 on the 6th floor of UCSD Hillcrest Hospital.
- Dedicated Travel Registered Nurse with over five years of experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Intermediate field.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings and environments.
- Skilled in assessing patient needs, planning and implementing nursing care, and evaluating patient outcomes.
- Dedicated to promoting overall well-being and providing emotional support to patients and their families.
Travel Registered Nurse
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Dedicated Travel Registered Nurse with extensive experience in providing high-quality care to diverse healthcare settings.
- Proficient in managing a wide range of medical conditions, demonstrating flexibility and quick adaptability in fast-paced environments.
- Exceptional assessment and critical thinking skills, ensuring thorough evaluation and effective treatment for patients.
- Committed to maintaining the highest standards of nursing practices and adhering to safety protocols in all assignments.
- Experienced in developing and implementing patient care plans tailored to individual needs and health goals.
- Passionate about traveling and embracing new challenges in varied clinical settings, enhancing both professional growth and patient care.
- Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care.
- Strong advocate for patient education, actively involving patients in their treatment plans.
Travel Registered Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments.
- Expert in pre-operative and post-operative patient management, ensuring optimal recovery processes.
- Skilled in assisting surgical teams with advanced oncology procedures to enhance patient outcomes.
- Strong advocate for patient education, actively involving patients in their treatment plans.
- Versatile and adaptable, able to quickly adjust to new clinical settings and protocols.
- Committed to ongoing professional development and staying updated with the latest surgical oncology practices.
- Recognized for excellent communication skills and a strong sense of teamwork in collaborative healthcare settings.
- Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care.
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation and clinical judgment.
- Carefully cared for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidence in communication skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable environments.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatment and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for proper care.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Patient Care Technician
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ, USA
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported findings to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding and monitoring.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physician orders and educational and related criteria.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bed baths, application of lotion and integrity checks.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ05-2021
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Telemetry
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Therapeutic Communication
- Advance Documentation
- Medication and IV Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- EKGs
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UCSD
08.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2023
Patient Care Technician
Cooper University Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Rutgers University