Lindsey Damm
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Dedicated RN Floor Nurse at Ascension Borgess Hospital, adept at compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Expert in medication administration and physical assessments, I enhance patient education and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. My effective communication skills foster understanding among patients and families, contributing to improved health outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Ascension Borgess Hospital
05.2005 - Current
- Utilize Cerner software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provide effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
- Promote a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Communicate effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Ensure accuracy in patient records by thoroughly documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
Medical Examiner Investigator
WMed
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Established jurisdiction of the ME office while conducting thorough death investigations.
- Increased efficiency in evidence collection through proper utilization of photography and note-taking techniques at scenes.
- Assisted families in understanding the investigation process and provided support during difficult times.
- Streamlined investigations by coordinating with law enforcement agencies, medical professionals, and forensic experts.
- Maintained detailed documentation of findings to assist in the determination of cause and manner of death.
- Upheld legal compliance regarding chain-of-custody protocols for collected physical evidence throughout the investigative process.
- Communicated effectively with grieving families, providing explanations about death determinations in a compassionate manner for better understanding.
- Reported cases of foul play or other problematic causes of death to appropriate legal authorities for further review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12-2004
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessments
- Healthcare regulations
- Medication and IV administration
- Monitoring vital signs
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical expertise
Timeline
Medical Examiner Investigator
WMed
08.2021 - 08.2023
RN Floor Nurse
Ascension Borgess Hospital
05.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University
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