Lindsey Gagnon
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Experienced Emergency Department nurse and clinical educator with a strong passion for emergency nursing, staff development, patient safety, and quality improvement. Dedicated to fostering evidence-based practice, clinical competency, and continuous improvement within the Emergency Department. Seeking a Performance Improvement role, with a focus on identifying opportunities for improvement, supporting sustainable practice changes, and improving patient outcomes across the organization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Resource Specialist
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and supporting ongoing clinical education and professional development for Emergency Department staff at both the campus and Memorial Hermann Health System levels. Facilitate education related to new equipment, clinical processes, evidence-based practices, annual competencies, regulatory requirements, and updates to organizational standards.
- Identify education gaps, use data to drive education, improving compliance, standardizing practice, and measuring outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Missouri City, TX
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on urgency.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, TX
07.2016 - 07.2022
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, TX
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX12.2015
Certifications and Awards
- Current certifications in TNCC, ACLS, PALS, BLS, NIHSS
- Clinical coach of the year - MHSW 2021
- Nominee for the Nursing Excellence award in 2020 and 2021
- Daisy award Nominee - 2026
Timeline
Education Resource Specialist
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
07.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Houston Baptist University