Lindsay Palmisano
Vernon
Summary
Proactive nursing leader with strong skills in interdisciplinary collaboration and quality improvement. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective staff training and performance evaluation.
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing leadership and patient care. Known for improving team collaboration and achieving high standards. Reliable and flexible, with strong skills in clinical supervision and staff development.
Professional nurse with significant experience in clinical leadership seeking to impact patient care and team performance. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Proficient in staff training, patient management, and implementing healthcare protocols. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in fostering cohesive work environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Atlantic Health System
Morristown, NJ
01.2016 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and workflow efficiency.
- Implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring adherence to organizational standards and protocols.
- Managed scheduling and staffing assignments to optimize resource use and maintain quality care levels.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
Register Nurse Labor and Delivery
Atlantic Health System
Morristown, NJ
08.2012 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, contributing to enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
St. Lukes Hospital
Bethlehem, PA
09.2009 - 12.2013
- Facilitated safe and effective labor and delivery processes for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Educated new parents on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and infant safety practices.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moravian College
Bethlehem, PA12-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Lukes School of Nursing
Bethlehem, PA08-2009
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Ethical practice
- Staff development
- Care coordination
- Performance monitoring
- Clinical leadership
- Performance appraisal
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Performance improvement
- Staff assignments
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Atlantic Health System
01.2016 - Current
Register Nurse Labor and Delivery
Atlantic Health System
08.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
St. Lukes Hospital
09.2009 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moravian College
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Lukes School of Nursing