Lindsey Dukes
Lakeland
Summary
Pediatric emergency nurse with 25 years of experience in high-acuity environments, delivering compassionate and high-quality care. Expertise in rapid triage, critical stabilization, and emergency interventions for infants, children, and adolescents. Recognized for maintaining calm leadership under pressure and providing family-centered, atraumatic care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
BAYADA
Tampa
06.2015 - Current
- Administer intravenous medications to patients via IV insertion, butterfly needle and port access.
- Monitor vital signs and patient reactions during infusions.
- Educate patients on infusion procedures and care protocols.
- Maintain accurate records of infusion treatments and patient responses.
Clinical Services Coordinator, Pediatric ED
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland
12.2011 - Current
- Oversee throughput of a busy 33-bed pediatric emergency room in a level 1 trauma hospital, managing triage processes and EMS arrivals to optimize patient flow.
- Maintain daily scheduling of clinical staff, ensuring adequate coverage to meet departmental needs and enhance patient care.
- Maintain accurate patient records in Cerner to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss current issues or changes in workflow processes.
- Supervise 20-25 clinical staff, providing training and performance evaluations to enhance team efficiency.
- Facilitate effective communication among patients, families, nurses, residents, mid-level providers, and physicians to improve care coordination.
- Provide support to nurses with IV insertions, atraumatic pediatric care, medication administration, patient discharges, equipment usage, triaging.
Pediatric Floor RN
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland
06.2001 - 06.2022
- Provided nursing care for patients ages 1 day -18 years old in a pediatric floor/PICU setting. Assess, monitor, medicate, evaluate interventions, completion of doctors' orders, utilize nursing care plans, discharge planning, education to families, and effectively communicate patient changes to physicians.
Pediatric Ambulatory Care RN
John Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Lakeland
10.2004 - 12.2018
- Admitted specialty care patients for appointments, ensuring comprehensive intake procedures.
- Obtained vital signs, EKGs, blood samples for lab tests, and performed point-of-care A1C and urine testing.
- Floated between various specialty care clinics based on operational needs.
- Collaborated directly with physicians to support patient care initiatives.
Pediatric Emergency Department RN
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland
06.2002 - 05.2011
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed urgency of pediatric cases to ensure timely medical attention.
Admissions Coordinator
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland
12.1998 - 06.2001
- Admitted pediatric patients to hospital through direct and ED processes, ensuring timely access to care.
- Verified insurance for preadmits and admitted patients, facilitating smooth admissions and minimizing delays.
- Collected copayments during patient visits, contributing to efficient revenue cycle management.
- Precept new employees to the role of admissions coordinator.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL05-2001
Skills
- Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care
- Rapid Triage & Assessment
- High Acuity Patient Management
- IV Access & Infusion Therapy
- Crisis Management & De-escalation
- Family Centered Pediatric Care
- Patient & Caregiver Education
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
- Accurate EMR Documentation
- Time Management in Fast Paced Environment
- Mentorship & Support of New Staff Members
- Calm Decision Making Under Pressure
- Effective Closed Loop Communication
Certification
Florida Compact Registered Nursing License RN9179401
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
BAYADA
06.2015 - Current
Clinical Services Coordinator, Pediatric ED
Lakeland Regional Health
12.2011 - Current
Pediatric Ambulatory Care RN
John Hopkins All Children's Hospital
10.2004 - 12.2018
Pediatric Emergency Department RN
Lakeland Regional Health
06.2002 - 05.2011
Pediatric Floor RN
Lakeland Regional Health
06.2001 - 06.2022
Admissions Coordinator
Lakeland Regional Health
12.1998 - 06.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Polk State College