Lindsey Castle
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Top-notch Nursing Education Leader with proven track record of success changing culture and growing clinical practice. Strong background in strategic planning, clinical performance initiatives, quality improvement, and team development. Skilled in identifying educational gaps and implementing education methodologies and best practices throughout the organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Education & Clinical Services
MedFlight | MedCare
03.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of laws, guidelines, and best practices related to nursing/EMS care management.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical protocols and best practices.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives for enhanced clinical performance and operational efficiency.
- Championed continuous quality improvement efforts, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing targeted interventions.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Planned and implemented quarterly crew development educational program to enhance knowledge and skills to meet CAMTS/CASS standards.
- Developed partnerships with EMS agencies, hospital staff, and organizations to build awareness and share resources for frontline provider education.
Director of Education & Clinical Services
MedFlight | MedCare
03.2020 - 03.2024
- Ensured compliance with accreditation standards by maintaining accurate records of curriculum, assessments, and clinical crew outcomes.
- Implemented scenario-based training exercises to enhance critical thinking skills in high-pressure situations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through regular feedback and competency feedback documentation.
- Streamlined the assessment process (core competencies) by creating efficient evaluation tools to measure clinical crew progress and competency.
- Planned successful events, enhancing community engagement in education programs and raising awareness about first responder education and helicopter safety.
- Presented at AMTC in 2017 – Orientation – Flipped Classroom Style
- Presented at AMTC in 2018 – Recipe for Success: Preventing Preceptors from Becoming Well Done
- Participated in Sim Cup Competition in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Volunteered for the Silent Auction at AMTC in 2016
- Completed MTLI in 2018
- Attended graduate school in 2019 and 2023.
Director of Education
MedFlight
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Recruited, trained and mentored nurses and medic in best practices for instruction.
- Strengthened curriculum design by collaborating with nurses and medics and implementing innovative teaching methodologies, such as simulation.
- Guided instructors in incorporating differentiated teaching techniques into their lessons to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
Staff Nurse Medical Unit One
Riverside Methodist Hospital
10.2016 - 06.2017
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Columbus State Community College
05.2016 - 12.2016
Clinical Educator
Riverside Methodist Hospital
09.2011 - 10.2016
Staff Nurse STICU
Riverside Methodist Hospital
10.2006 - 09.2011
Education
Masters in Nursing Education -
South University
01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Wright State University
01.2006
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Culture Transformation
- Team Management
- Policy Development
- Team Building and Motivation
- Content Development
- Process Improvement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 2006, Present
- Certified Medical Transport Executive, 2018, Present
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator, 2019, Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2001, Present
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support Certification, 2010, Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2017, Present
- International Trauma Life Support, 2016, Present
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 2017, Present
- Experiential Learning Certification, Present
- EMS Continuing Education Instructor, 2016, Present
Specialqualifications
- Working knowledge basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, and Prezi.
- Learning Management Systems
- Informatics - Computerized Chart Specialist
- Experiential Learning
- Adult Learning
- Simulation Educator
- Conducts Needs Assessment
- Develops Leadership Education
- Creating Education Plan/Curriculums
- Evaluating effectiveness and outcomes of educational programs
Timeline
Senior Director of Education & Clinical Services
MedFlight | MedCare
03.2024 - Current
Director of Education & Clinical Services
MedFlight | MedCare
03.2020 - 03.2024
Director of Education
MedFlight
10.2016 - 03.2020
Staff Nurse Medical Unit One
Riverside Methodist Hospital
10.2016 - 06.2017
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Columbus State Community College
05.2016 - 12.2016
Clinical Educator
Riverside Methodist Hospital
09.2011 - 10.2016
Staff Nurse STICU
Riverside Methodist Hospital
10.2006 - 09.2011
Masters in Nursing Education -
South University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Wright State University
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