Lindsey Duggan
Prague
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, leadership and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Elara Caring
Shawnee
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers, lawyers, employers and other stakeholders involved in a client's case.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
SSM Health
Shawnee
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Delivered emotional support and guidance to new mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
- Coached new mothers on breastfeeding techniques and postpartum self-care for smoother transitions.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions while monitoring vital signs throughout labor and delivery.
- Evaluated infant health immediately post-birth using APGAR scores and monitored for changes.
- Assisted physicians during deliveries by anticipating needs and caring for newborns after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Performed emergency resuscitation measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary.
- Maintained a safe environment for mothers and infants before, during, and after labor.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Jennie Edmondson-Methodist
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures. pre-op, circulated and PACU recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Registered Nurse Extern
Desert Valley Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Federal Government
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores
- Monitored prenatal development during checkups
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Reduced risk of infection by sterilizing tools and overseeing housekeeping standards for treatment rooms, labor and delivery and waiting areas
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records
Medic
United States Army
12.2005 - 07.2012
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 20 patients daily
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2025
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06.2022
Associate of Science - Mathematics Science
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA05.2017
Associate of Arts - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career College
San Diego11.2011
Skills
- Medication distribution and administration
- Emergency procedures
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient advocacy
- Vital signs collection
- Acute care expertise
- Insulin assistance
- Well visit procedures
- Clinical judgment
- Women's health exams
- Patient consultation
- EMR/EHR proficiency
- Trauma recovery support
- Preventative health strategies
- Call triage management
- Infant vital monitoring
- Lab result interpretation
- Infection control practices
- Health screenings
- Patient assessments
- Vaccine administration
Certification
Registered Nurse#-220688
S.T.A.B.L.E
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
ACLS
BLS
NRP
Timeline
Case Manager
Elara Caring
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
SSM Health
06.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Jennie Edmondson-Methodist
11.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Extern
Desert Valley Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
09.2020 - 02.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Federal Government
08.2016 - 08.2019
Medic
United States Army
12.2005 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Victor Valley College
Associate of Science - Mathematics Science
Victor Valley College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Barstow Community College
Associate of Arts - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career College