Lindsey Bouwman
Lynden,WA
Summary
Competent perioperative nurse with solid background in ambulatory care nursing. Adept at managing patient care, providing clinical assessments, ensuring highest standards of treatment and promoting evidence based practice. Known for strong teamwork, reliability, and commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Preceptorship – 3rd Surgical Unit
Peacehealth St. Joseph
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Mt Baker Pain Clinic
08.2018 - Current
- Promoted a safe and healing environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining clean, organized clinical spaces.
- Streamlined patient flow by coordinating with healthcare team members, optimizing clinic operations, and reducing wait times.
- Improved quality of care by participating in continuous professional development activities, staying current on evidence-based practices in ambulatory nursing.(ie: ASCA and AORN)
- Admitted patients to ASC and evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Ensured all relevant laboratory results, medication clearances and device clearances were obtained prior to date of service.
- Inserted peripheral IVs ensuring safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control standards during IV insertion and maintenance procedures.
- Monitored patients during procedure / surgical cases performing accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted providers during various procedures / surgical cases ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout procedure.
- Administered medications via oral, IV (including IV conscious sedation under direction of anesthesiologists), and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures and accelerated recovery time for patients by promptly addressing postoperative needs, including pain management, wound care, and mobility assistance.
- Educated patients and patient's families with discharge instructions and provided tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed post discharge calls to ensure continuity of care and ensured all questions and concerns were addressed.
- Implemented new electronic inventory system to track, order and organize ASC medications and supplies and trained staff on using the system.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, minimizing shortages and overstock situations in the department.
- Ordered supplies for clinic and surgical center weekly.
- Contributed to practice improvement by participating in quarterly Medicare meetings, heading the Medical records committee, which reviews 10% of ASC charts ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines.
- Participated in yearly QAPI goals set by infection preventionist to help ensure infection control protocols are being met for the practice.
- Assist with the all job duties of X-ray technician when short staffed as listed below.
X-Ray Technician / Supply Manager / Referral Specialist
Mt Baker Pain Clinic
09.2013 - 08.2018
- Prepared sterile surgical trays ensuring use of sterile technique for various procedure for physicians
- Performed fluoroscopic imaging to help guide physicians during joint and spine injections, spinal cord stimulator implants, as well as platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapy procedures.
- Maintained accurate record of procedures in the facilities EMR system
- Conducted regular inventory checks, minimizing shortages and overstock situations in the department.
- Organizing stock and checking for outdated supplies.
- From Sept 2013- March 2014: Processing incoming referrals to the clinic
- Increased patient and staff safety by strictly adhering to radiation protection guidelines, using protective devices when necessary and follwing OSHA requirements.
- Maintained examination rooms and restocked medical and radiologic supplies.
- Assisted in training new X-Ray technicians, sharing knowledge, tips, and best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Performed thorough inspections of instruments for damage or contamination before releasing them for use in surgical procedures.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA06.2018
DTA- Associates - Arts & Science with honors
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA06.2013
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving / adapting to situations
- Multitasking
- Intake / preoperative preparation
- Procedure / surgical assistance
- Post operative care
- Sterile technique
- IV initiation and management
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Medication and IV administration
- Basic Life Support (BLS) / Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
Affiliations
- Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA)
- Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
Clinic Experience
- Preceptorship – 3rd Surgical Unit, Peacehealth St. Joseph, 120 hours
- Peacehealth St. Joseph’s Hospital, Childbirth Center – Labor and Delivery, Progressive Care Unit, Emergency Department, 1 Central – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Medical Care Unit, 2nd Medical Surgical Unit, Pre-op/Operating Room/ PACU, 4 South Medical Floor, Intensive Care Unit, Specialized Emergency Care Unit, Peacehealth Wound Clinic, Pacific Rim Outpatient Surgery Center, Whatcom County Triage Center, Peacehealth Women’s Health: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lummi Tribal Health Center
Certifications And Licensure
- Registered Nurse, Washington, RN60879314
- X-Ray Technician, Washington, XT60483090
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Washington, NC60663327 (expired)
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Mt Baker Pain Clinic
08.2018 - Current
X-Ray Technician / Supply Manager / Referral Specialist
Mt Baker Pain Clinic
09.2013 - 08.2018
DTA- Associates - Arts & Science with honors
Whatcom Community College
Preceptorship – 3rd Surgical Unit
Peacehealth St. Joseph
Associates Degree - Nursing
Whatcom Community College
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