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Lindsay Temple

Lindsay Temple

Pollok,TX

Summary

I'm an LVN licensed in Texas with 10 years of nursing experience, 8 years in acute and long-term clinical setting and also worked and currently working for the past 8 years in pediatrics. I am currently the school nurse for Hudson ISD Peavy Primary and I have been there for 6 years. I also work for AT Staffing and I work PRN in verity's facilities in East TX, mostly Hospice and along term care units. I enjoy working PRN for a staffing company implementing my nursing skill set, submitting referrals and ensuring charting is complete. I work with physicians, therapists and the patient's families to ensure the end goal process is carried out and the patient's goals are met. I also ensure medicare charting is correct and complete daily. I have specialized in learning the techniques, skills, and learning of the medical diagnoses of children and geriatrics. I also have 5 year CNA/Nurse Tech background experience, which I believe has set me up for success in my nursing career. I am looking for a Nursing position that involves a Team and inside a clinical/ or Hospital setting. I feel I am a professionally trained LVN with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. I'm an Enthusiastic LVN with excellent people skills with a dedicated work ethic.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

AT Staffing
05.2021 - Current
  • Cared for patients in 60-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for Nursing Home rehabilitation unit.
  • Identified multiple conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

LVN

Hudson ISD: Peavy Primary School
01.2017 - Current
  • Conducting Action Plans for medically fragile students and implementing them with the District and Parent.
  • Reviewing Vaccination Records and Medical paperwork to ensure paperwork is correct and the nursing department is able to implement procedures.
  • Developing Care Plans for medically fragile students and working with different departments that the diagnoses will affect.
  • Conducting mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in Number schools with Number students. Ensures external follow-up where required.
  • Counsel and educate patients about reproductive health issues and wellness.
  • Examine patients and dispense medications
  • Verify shot records and health history forms
  • Worked with Pediatricians for standing orders to triage patients and educate parents
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies

Charge Nurse

Pinecrest Retirement Communities
04.2018 - 10.2021
  • Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
  • Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and their loved ones.
  • Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
  • Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
  • Completed clinical tasks in accordance with facility policy.
  • Ensured quality patient care and maintenance of rooms in alignment with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Provided high-quality care to patients of all ages.
  • Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by a physician, being accountable for accurate narcotic count.
  • Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
  • Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
  • Collaborated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members in an effort to deliver exceptional care.
  • Performed real-time chart audits for all patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
  • Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
  • Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Ensured routine wound care and dressing changes were performed on schedule.
  • Managed patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home-care, extended care facility or self-care.
  • Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care.
  • Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.

Wound Care Nurse (Weekends)

Larkspur
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
  • Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
  • Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Disseminated instructions for primary home caregivers and patients in preparation for discharge from hospital.
  • Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
  • Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
  • Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
  • Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
  • Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.

Pediatric Nurse

The Children's Clinic
01.2016 - 05.2019
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in Number schools with Number students. Ensured external follow-up where required.
  • Recorded patients\' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
  • Administered IV therapy on neonatal and pediatric patients
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
  • Worked well with 5 Pediatricians who each practiced medicine in different ways
  • Performed lab assessments: Strep Test, Flu test, RSV, Mono
  • Performed physical examinations, vision and hearing screens
  • Called in and wrote out prescriptions
  • Triage\'d patient\'s in need of medical attention

LVN

Epic Health Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Worked with patient\'son ventilator dependence
  • Experience in Tracheostomy Care
  • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of all ages ofpediatric patients.
  • Counseled and educated patients and families about reproductive health issues and wellness
  • Examined patients and dispensedmedications as needed.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • FollowedQuality Improvement Activities (QIA\'s) to identify performance areas for improvement.
  • Performed basic physical assessments and focused assessments.
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

Wound Care Nurse

Regent Care Center
09.2014 - 02.2015
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate wound cultures and lab tests.
  • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of all wounds, including stage IV.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting wounds.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

Charge Nurse

UTMB TDC-J
08.2014 - 02.2015
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for30 patients per shift.
  • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of med-surg patients 18-80 years of age.
  • Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and paraplegic patients.
  • Examined patients and dispensed medications as needed.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
  • implemented nursing care plans.
  • Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting patient evaluations.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Performed basic physical assessments and focused assessments.
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson\'s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer\'s and Paget\'s disease.
  • Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

CNA

Tideway Rehabilitation
01.2011 - 08.2014
  • Carried out nursing tasks, delegated by the RN/LVN
  • Monitored patient input and output.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Assistednurses with non-invasive procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson\'s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer\'s and Paget\'s disease.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate - Nursing

Galveston College
Galveston, TX
2014

CNA Certification PHLEBOTOMY Certification - Nursing

College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX
2010

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Neurology awareness
  • Patient counseling expert
  • Disease prevention and intervention specialist
  • Diabetes and nutrition educator
  • Problem resolution capability
  • Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
  • Wound Care
  • Palliative care experience
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient/family focused
  • Patient evaluation/intervention
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Tracheotomy care
  • Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
  • Insulin medication experience
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Venipuncture/blood draw experience
  • Chest pain management experience

Certification

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas, License number 321085 Issue Date 8/5/2014
  • CPR Certification.

Additional Information

Now that I have settled in Lufkin, TX my next goal will be pursuing an RN degree.  I want to be an educated nurse with a broad background, but more importantly I want to be a good nurse and a good educator to patients and their families. I love working with all kinds of patients so I'm not sure where I want to specialize at this point, but I do love critical care and pediatrics. I want to learn from the best and work with nurses that I can help and can continue to learn from them as well. I hold myself accountable for every skill I perform and every decision I make. I believe in constant education and I believe education is the largest and most valuable product of our country and I like to take advantage of it as much as I am able.

Timeline

Staff Nurse

AT Staffing
05.2021 - Current

Wound Care Nurse (Weekends)

Larkspur
09.2019 - 08.2020

Charge Nurse

Pinecrest Retirement Communities
04.2018 - 10.2021

LVN

Hudson ISD: Peavy Primary School
01.2017 - Current

Pediatric Nurse

The Children's Clinic
01.2016 - 05.2019

LVN

Epic Health Services
01.2015 - 01.2017

Wound Care Nurse

Regent Care Center
09.2014 - 02.2015

Charge Nurse

UTMB TDC-J
08.2014 - 02.2015

CNA

Tideway Rehabilitation
01.2011 - 08.2014

Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate - Nursing

Galveston College

CNA Certification PHLEBOTOMY Certification - Nursing

College of the Mainland

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