Lindsey Eidson
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Efficient and compassionate Registered Nurse with 15 years of diverse nursing experience in major hospital. Versatile health care professional with broad knowledge of various nursing disciplines and special passion for obstetrics. Engaged communicator with patients, offering rare combination of empathy and firm professionalism.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, Texas
07.2021 - Current
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Managed high risk pregnancies with multiple gestation or preterm labor.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss best practices for patient care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Instructed patients on post-delivery care techniques, such as breastfeeding and newborn care.
- Responded quickly to obstetric emergencies including shoulder dystocia, breech presentations, cord prolapse, and placental abruption.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
University Medical Center, UMC
Lubbock, TX
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss best practices for patient care.
- Provided information, guidance and hands-on clinical care to support pregnant women.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Evaluated patient progress in labor using a variety of assessment tools.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse, Medical- Surgical, L&D
Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
Amarillo, TX
07.2008 - 08.2020
- Guided expectant mothers through stages of pregnancy via prenatal nursing care at health clinic in coordination with obstetrician.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical records for all patients according to hospital guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to laboring mothers and their families.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03-2019
Associate of Applied Science - ADN-RN
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05-2008
Skills
- Staff Development
- Quality Improvement
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Leadership
- Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)
- Proficient in utilizing research databases to extract current evidence-based practice guidelines
Certification
- 06/2008 to Current- Registered Nurse
- 2010 to Current- Fetal Monitoring (alternating both Intermittent and Advance)
- 2019 to Current- Inpatient Obstetrics Nurse (RNC-OB)
- 2005 to Current- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
- 2012 to Current- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
- 2019 to 2022- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Daisy Awards
- Graduate BSN with President's Honors
- Honor Society
Affiliations
- Hope In The Waiting- Volunteering in supporting other women dealing with infertility, infant loss, and/or adoption.
- QAPI- Represents Women & Children unit to improve quality standard
- Safe Staffing- Nurse-led group to create unit-level staffing plans for quality improvement with safe skills and experience to ensure patient safety.
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hendrick Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
University Medical Center, UMC
04.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical- Surgical, L&D
Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
07.2008 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - ADN-RN
Amarillo College