Lindsay Penwell
Smithsburg,MD
Summary
Compassionate Travel Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Aya Healthcare, WVU Medicine, and Host Healthcare. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, leading to improved patient outcomes. Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and critical thinking skills recognized for enhancing care delivery in complex situations. Demonstrated time management abilities and capacity to maintain a calm environment for optimal patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Host Healthcare
Meridian, ID
05.2024 - Current
- Supported patients during treatment through active listening and provision of comfort.
- Documented patient care services in electronic records system, adhering to established guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure understanding.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures while conducting initial and ongoing evaluations.
- Monitored patient conditions and behaviors, updating supervising physicians with relevant observations.
- Maintained safe, calm environment for complex patients by ensuring availability of supplies and equipment.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medications according to prescribed protocols.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Appleton, WI
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Recognized early signs of complications related to cardiac conditions and reported findings to physician team members.
- Administered medications according to hospital policies, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill adults with cardiac diagnoses.
- Administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications while monitoring patient reactions.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patients' progress in medical records accurately.
- Demonstrated expertise in cardiac pathophysiology through effective cardiovascular assessments and interventions.
- Assisted with insertion and management of invasive devices like central venous catheters and chest tubes.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Performed wound dressing changes, administered IV medications, and monitored vital signs.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Aya Healthcare
Monroeville, PA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed diagnostic tests, including EKGs and lab draws, following established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments using approved nursing techniques.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to address patient care needs.
- Observed heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration for signs of distress.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while upholding high professional standards.
- Assessed and documented patient progress daily to ensure optimal care.
- Administered IV medications and monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Cumberland, MD
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Elkins, WV
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided compassionate support to patients during treatment by actively listening and offering comfort.
- Documented patient care services accurately in electronic records system per established guidelines.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and communicated observations to supervising physicians.
- Administered injections, vaccines, and IV medications to ensure effective treatment.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, during IV medication administration.
- Performed wound dressing changes while closely monitoring vital signs for potential complications.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to evaluate clinical situations promptly and effectively.
OR Nurse
WVU Medicine
Morgantown, WV
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Promoted patient comfort during stressful situations to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary teams and executed treatment plans.
- Executed nursing tasks to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations.
- Maintained accurate medical records by documenting pertinent information to established standards.
- Supported surgical team by assisting with sterile gowning, gloving, and masking.
- Pursued professional development to remain knowledgeable about advancements in surgical nursing.
- Anticipated surgeon's needs by observing body language and maintaining procedure sterility.
- Conducted inventory checks and ordered supplies, ensuring adequate stock for surgical procedures.
Trauma Stepdown Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine
Morgantown, WV
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Evaluated patients and coordinated treatment with critical care team to address complications.
- Updated charts consistently with accurate information to uphold recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and assisted with medical procedures for optimal care.
- Provided wound care services including dressing changes and suture removal to promote healing.
- Adhered to infection control protocols to ensure safe patient environments.
- Offered emotional support to families during challenging situations, fostering recovery.
- Helped patients feel comfortable, reducing compliance issues and enhancing overall experience.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of trauma patients to ensure timely interventions.
CNA
WVU Medicine
Buckhannon, WV
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician promptly.
- Documented patient care services through accurate charting in designated areas.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, including blood pressure and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Responded swiftly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
- Aided in lifting patients onto or off beds and examination tables.
- Maintained clear communication regarding patient status with healthcare team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan
Buckhannon, WV05-2020
Skills
- Patient assessment and communication
- Medication administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Delegation and team motivation
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Wound care
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award 2024 St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center
- Charge Nurse role while working on Cardiac Unit in Pittsburgh, PA
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Host Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2024 - 04.2024
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
05.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, PCU
Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 04.2023
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 06.2022
OR Nurse
WVU Medicine
07.2021 - 03.2022
Trauma Stepdown Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine
08.2020 - 03.2022
CNA
WVU Medicine
10.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan
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