Lindsay Patterson
Lehigh Acres,Fl
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong inclination to help others. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
BrightStar Care
Naples, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Assess patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Provide home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Develope personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Educate patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Administer medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Instruct family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Perform assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Monitor vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
- Maintain accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Attended continuing education courses related to home health nursing practices.
- Adhere strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Conduct regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Perform physical examinations, collected specimens, and conducted laboratory tests as required by the clinical trial study protocol.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all research-related activities in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Neuro PCU RN
Lee Health
Cape Coral, Florida
02.2022 - Current
- Act as patient advocate and implement total patient care through team nursing process.
- Conduct intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Provide patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintain thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Update charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitor and manage various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitor patients after surgery, answer questions and provide home care strategies.
- Counsel patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Ophthalmic Medical Scribe
Eye Associates of SW Florida, Ophthalmic Scribe
Fort Myers, FL
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Traveled to outpatient surgery center and assisted with patient prep and transportation.
- Reviewed patient records to code and abstract information on medical diagnosis and procedures.
- Reviewed diagnostic and procedural terminology for accuracy.
- Transcribed dictation for variety of medical reports.
- Interpreted medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into coding system.
- Made corrections when needed to grammar, spelling and syntax.
- Followed clinicians throughout shift in high-volume, busy environments.
- Maintained high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
- Identified mistakes in reports and checked with doctors to obtain correct information.
- Performed prior authorizations for medications and various diagnostic testing and surgeries.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Southwestern State College
12.2021
High School Diploma -
Lehigh Senior High School
05.2006
Skills
- Proficient documentation
- Excellent time management
- Interprofessional communication skills
- Patient-centered care
- Medical Screening
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Education and Counseling
References
Stephen E. Smith, MD 239-936-7685
Mirta Surges, BSN 239-770-4696
Certification
- RN Compact License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification
- Opthalmic Medical Scribe Certification
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
BrightStar Care
10.2023 - Current
Neuro PCU RN
Lee Health
02.2022 - Current
Ophthalmic Medical Scribe
Eye Associates of SW Florida, Ophthalmic Scribe
01.2013 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Southwestern State College
High School Diploma -
Lehigh Senior High School