Lindsay Ward
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Detail-oriented CNA with geriatric experience, hospital experience, as well as clinical hours from nursing school experience. Proactive and dependable, demonstrating attention to detail while learning to use more critical thinking in the role of a nurse versus a CNA.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bryan Health, East Campus
05.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals signs as well as assisted with wound care for patients with diabetes or other vascular impairments
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Lake Village And Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, feeding and monitoring patients, and evaluating patient needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union College
Lincoln, NE12.2023
Skills
- Active Listener
- Wound care experience
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Epic Systems experience
- Caring
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Organizational skills
- Patient Assessment skills
Certification
- BLS certified, expires 1/2025
- SALT Mass Casualty Triage Training- national disaster life foundation issued April 2023
- Adult/Child First Aid/CPR/AED- expires March 2023
- Introduction to Incident Command - FEMA - issued January 2023
- Nurse Aide - Nebraska; license number 131266- issued 12/26/2017
Clinical Experience
Community Health:
Union College, Lincoln, NE- 67.5 Hours
Medical Surgical III:
Bryan Medical Center West Campus, Lincoln, NE- 90 Hours
Maternal Child Health:
Bryan Medical Center East Campus; Lincoln, NE - 112.5 Hours
Mental Health:
Lincoln Regional Center, Lincoln, NE - 45 Hours
Medical Surgical II:
CHI Health Nebraska Heart, Lincoln, NE- 135 Hours
Medical Surgical I:
Bryan Medical Center East Campus; Lincoln, NE - 135 Hours
Physical Assessment:
Union College, Lincoln, NE - 45 Hours
Fundamentals:
Bryan Medical Center East Campus, Lincoln, NE - 135 Hours
Community Service
Windsong Equitherapy
2023
- Providing quality therapeutic interactions with patients and horses
Union College Nursing Foot Clinic
- spring and fall of 2021
- providing foot care to unhoused citizens
- Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach
Union College Project Impact
- Fall 2019
- A day designed to give back to Lancaster county
References
Sharon Hagelgantz, RN, BSN
- Administrative Nurse Manager of Bryan Specialty Clinic
- Bryan Health, (402)481-8868
- Sharon.Hagelgantz@bryanhealth.org
Dr. Larinda Fandrich, DNP, MSN/MHA, RN
- Associate Professor of Nursing,
- Union College, (402) 525-4904
- Larinda.fandrich@ucollege.edu
Shy Martinez, RN, BSN
- Instructor
- Union College, (402)617-8338
- Shy.martinez@ucollege.edu
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bryan Health, East Campus
05.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Lake Village And Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union College
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