Lindsay Stone
Jaffrey,NH
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 11 years of experience in healthcare. Periop 101 certified, concentration in orthopedic surgery with well rounded experience in sports medicine, colorectal, general, urology, GYN surgery. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Circulator RN
Lighthouse Surgical Suites
04.2022 - Current
- (Orthopedic Surgery, sports medicine, total joint replacement - Coordinating patient’s pre-op surgical clearance, infection control data, inventory, coordination of instrumentation with reps, etc.)
Operating Room Circulator RN
Heywood Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2022
RN
UMASS Memorial Medical Center
11.2019 - 11.2020
- 4 West TraumaUnit (per diem) Pre and Post-operative unit with Cardiac Monitoring
- Periop 101 clinical rotation.
RN
Private Care Hopsice Home Care
05.2019 - 09.2019
- In-home 24/7 nursing care of patient with end-stage Lewy Body Dementia
- ADL assistance, med administration, BP monitoring, gait belt transfers, incontinence care, urine specimen collection, communication with primary MD, coordination of services and anticipation of patient care needs during end of life etc.
RN
UCHealth
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Trauma/Surgical Floor Skilled nursing care for post trauma/surgical patients
- Post op care for patients with pancreatic resections, colectomy, bowel resections, new colostomy formation with teaching, orthopedic injury/surgical intervention, wound vac therapy, JP/Perc/penrose drain care, C-spine precautions, TLSO precautions, TLSO/Miami-J braces and care, etc
- Monitoring of initiation of IV drips such as Lidocaine, Protonix, etc
- Telemetry monitoring, CIWA assessment and treatment, restraints/safety, blood sugar monitoring with carb counting, etc.
RN
UCHealth
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Medical Specialties Floor Skilled nursing care for pre and post-op patients: TURP, CBI, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, nephrectomy, cystoscopy, hysterectomy, orthopedic procedures, etc
- RRT/code situations, telemetry monitoring, wound/ostomy care, therapeutic IV drips, TPN, Narcan administration, IV push medication administration, IV antibiotics, etc
- Skin graft site care, neurovascular monitoring, blood sugar monitoring, O2 administration, etc.
RN
St. Joseph’s Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Cardiovascular/telemetry floor
- Skilled nursing care for MIs, Rapid AF, pacer interrogation, stroke, respiratory failure with tracheostomy care, NGT placement, insertion of IVs, pneumonia, CHF/COPD, ETOH withdrawal, CIWA, isolation precautions, ACLS care during codes, interpretation of EKGs, teaching, etc.
RN
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Cardiac Surgery Step Down/PCU Unit with cardiac telemetry monitoring
- Skilled nursing care for post op CABGs, stents, valve replacements /repairs, abdominal surgical procedures, gastric bypass, vascular surgery, etc
- STAT cardiac IV push meds, BP/heart rate monitoring, chest tube care, external and internal pacing wires, trending labs with interpretation, and fluid replacement etc.
RN
UMASS Memorial Medical Center (University Campus)
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Orthopedic Trauma Unit with Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring
- Skilled nursing care for trauma patients requiring IV push medication, STAT cardiac push medication, telemetry monitoring (Rapid A.fib, V-tach, Bundle Branch Blocks, etc.), skeletal traction, bucks traction, orthopedic pre-op/post-op care, ortho precautions, tracheostomy care, TPN, PPN, IJ/PICC/Portacath/Central line care/medication administration, IV fluid bolus/repletion, lab draws, IV insertion, blood transfusions, pain control, PCA pumps, epidurals, nerve blocks, flap checks, skin grafts, external fixators, new amputation care, wound vac/hemovac/IR drains/JP drains etc., spinal precautions, C-spine precautions, TLSO brace/precautions, etc
- Skills mentioned are a brief summary and are not limited to other experience I have
- Patient advocacy, legality, section 12, etc
- Collaboration with residents, interns, NPs, PAs, respiratory therapists, attending MDs, medication reconciliation, discharge and admission of patients 2-3 times per shift
- 3-4 patient assignment
- Overflow patients who come to the trauma unit also include: surgical patients, stroke, rule out M.I., plastic surgery, oncology, radical neck procedures, etc.
RN
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Cardiac telemetry medical/surgical RN
- Skilled nursing care for surgical patients, patients who require IV push medications, IV fluids and IV antibiotics
- Cardiac monitoring with interpretation and analyzation of dysrhythmias, COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, fractures, cellulitis, GI bleeds/diseases, end of life care/post-mortem, etc..
- Intake and Output Wound care 7 patient assignment per night shift Collaborating with MD's, respiratory therapists, Physical Therapists and families to provide the best care for my patients.
Education
Periop 101 Course – OR RN certification with clinical through UMASS Memorial OR -
UMASS Medical School
06.2020
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing -
Fitchburg State University
05.2013
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Organizational Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Multitasking
- Clinical Documentation
- Infection Control
- Patient Positioning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Charting
- Preoperative Checklists
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association, 01/01/25
- ACLS Certification, American Heart Association, 03/01/22
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
Operating Room Circulator RN
Lighthouse Surgical Suites
04.2022 - Current
Operating Room Circulator RN
Heywood Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2022
RN
UMASS Memorial Medical Center
11.2019 - 11.2020
RN
Private Care Hopsice Home Care
05.2019 - 09.2019
RN
UCHealth
12.2018 - 04.2019
RN
UCHealth
09.2018 - 12.2018
RN
St. Joseph’s Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2018
RN
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
10.2017 - 01.2018
RN
UMASS Memorial Medical Center (University Campus)
05.2015 - 09.2017
RN
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
11.2014 - 05.2015
Periop 101 Course – OR RN certification with clinical through UMASS Memorial OR -
UMASS Medical School
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing -
Fitchburg State University
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