Lindsay Volk
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Compassionate and experienced registered nurse leveraging extensive nursing knowledge and proven leadership skills to transition into talent acquisition. Committed to applying a deep understanding of healthcare needs to identify, recruit, and retain top talent.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Registered Nurse II
Centra Health
Lynchburg , VA
2020.09 - Current
- Attended regular meetings with other healthcare providers to discuss best practices in providing quality patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill or injured patients.
- Educated patients on health topics such as disease prevention, nutrition and exercise.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives such as falls prevention, infection control, restraint reduction, pain management and discharge planning.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired nurses by providing guidance on policies and procedures specific to ICU setting.
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
Registered Nurse
Carilion Clinic
Roanoke , Virginia
2019.05 - 2020.01
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
Volunteer BLS and ALS Emergency Services
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue
Roanoke , Virginia
2015.01 - 2019.12
- Facilitated communication between family members of a patient undergoing treatment.
- Participated in drills designed to prepare responders for handling large-scale emergencies.
- Responded to 911 calls for assistance with medical emergencies.
- Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
Customer Services and Vault Teller
Freedom First Federal Credit Union
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Performed cash handling duties including counting currency, coins and checks.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions.
- Processed customer deposits and withdrawals accurately, balancing cash drawer daily.
- Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA2019-05
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Quality Improvement
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Resource Allocation
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- FCCS
- CRRT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Registered Nurse II
Centra Health
2020.09 - Current
Registered Nurse
Carilion Clinic
2019.05 - 2020.01
Volunteer BLS and ALS Emergency Services
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue
2015.01 - 2019.12
Customer Services and Vault Teller
Freedom First Federal Credit Union
2011.01 - 2013.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
- BLS
- ACLS
- FCCS
- CRRT
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