Lindsay Skaggs
500 Locust Lane Centerville,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with background in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), and internal leadership. Focused on providing top-quality patient care and education, resulting in improved health outcomes. Demonstrated ability to handle high-stress situations and make critical decisions during the course of patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana
Carmel, Indiana
10.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in complex cardiovascular cases, primarily in open-heart recovery.
- Specialized in CABG, TAVR, and valve surgeries.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care procedures.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and cardiac intervention protocols.
- Trained new nurses on CVICU protocols and patient care techniques.
- Prepared equipment for invasive procedures such as central line insertions, arterial line insertions, cardioversions, pacemaker insertions and changes.
- Maintained comprehensive medical records and documentation standards.
- Assisted with insertion of ventilators, tracheostomy tubes, chest tubes, Swan Ganz catheters.
- Performed advanced cardiac life support procedures such as chest compressions, endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, pacing and cardioversion.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare, Prolink, Trustaff
08.2017 - 10.2022
- Provided patient care in diverse clinical settings across various healthcare facilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and standards.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control procedures consistently.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems daily.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and hospital procedures.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps, as required by individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
- Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members involved in providing quality patient care services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
Registered Nurse
Reid Health
Richmond, Indiana
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Administer medications per physician orders and monitor patient responses.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Educate patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Perform routine assessments to monitor vital signs and overall health status.
- Document patient information in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Advocate for patients' needs and coordinate care services effectively.
- Train new nursing staff on best practices and hospital protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Discharge Planner
Reid Health
Richmond, Indiana
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Coordinated patient discharge plans with healthcare team members.
- Assessed patient needs and identified appropriate resources for care transitions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community service providers and organizations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and resources.
- Implemented discharge protocols to ensure timely and safe transitions for patients.
- Collaborated with case managers to address psychosocial needs of patients during discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
IN06-2016
Associate of Science - General Studies- Social Sciences
Indiana University
IN05-2012
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- IABP and Impella trained
- CRRT/CVVH trained
- ECMO, secondary, trained
- NIHSS certified
- Cardiac intervention protocols
- Invasive procedure preparation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control procedures
- Health education strategies
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Diagnostic tools experience
Certification
- CCRN
- NIHSS
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana
10.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare, Prolink, Trustaff
08.2017 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Reid Health
06.2016 - 08.2021
Discharge Planner
Reid Health
01.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
Associate of Science - General Studies- Social Sciences
Indiana University
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