Lindsey Dawson
Altoona,IA
Summary
Master's prepared registered nurse with almost 12 years of diverse nursing experience specializing in pediatrics and community health, with experience in labor and delivery and medical-surgical nursing. Currently, I serve in a leadership role as a district lead nurse for a large school district of over 7,000 students and 11 nurses. I recently completed a master’s degree in nursing education and am really excited to utilize this new degree to enthusiastically prepare nursing students to become excellent, professional nurses.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Nurse
Southeast Polk Community School District
07.2023 - Current
- Oversee functions of the district by collaborating and leading 11 nurses and a district of over 7,000 students.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful student outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to assure the safety of students in the district.
- Organized and led theprofessional development of district nurses.
School Nurse
Southeast Polk Community School District
03.2015 - Current
- Observed the physical and mental developments of students and provided medical care and education to students, staff, and visitors, including triage, chronic illnesses, mental health and emergency medical services
- Created and presented on educational health content and lesson plans
- Oversaw health services for schools of 300-600 students and faculty
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Pediatric Clinical Nurse
Blank Children's Pediatric Clinic
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Focused on the medical needs and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents
- Included duties such as reviewing immunization records and administering childhood immunizations, providing proper medication and treatments as prescribed by the doctor.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Unity Point Health
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led women and families through labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn care.
- Provided family education assisted with complicated deliveries, and collaborated with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Unity Point Healthcare
07.2012 - 12.2012
- Participated in the nurse residency program for new graduates that focused on a wide variety of medical surgical nursing units between 3 different hospitals.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2023
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA05.2012
Nursing -
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA01.2009
Skills
- Dependability
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Developing educational materials
- Health education
- Presentation skills
Certification
- American Council of Exercise- Certified Health coach and Personal Trainer
- CPR/AED Certified
- Child and Dependent Adult abuse certified
Timeline
Lead Nurse
Southeast Polk Community School District
07.2023 - Current
School Nurse
Southeast Polk Community School District
03.2015 - Current
Pediatric Clinical Nurse
Blank Children's Pediatric Clinic
06.2014 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Unity Point Health
12.2012 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Unity Point Healthcare
07.2012 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
St. Ambrose University
Nursing -
Grand View University
- American Council of Exercise- Certified Health coach and Personal Trainer
- CPR/AED Certified
- Child and Dependent Adult abuse certified
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