Lindsey Fowler
Maud,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over five years of experience in medical-surgical care. Proven ability to educate patients and families, supervise nursing staff, and implement individualized care plans, resulting in improved patient recovery and satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Magnolia Regional Medical Center
Magnolia, AR
12.2020 - Current
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs in fast-paced medical-surgical environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, promoting recovery and preventing complications.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and improving patient care standards within the unit.
- Trained new nurses on clinical procedures, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional development.
- Evaluated patient conditions regularly, adjusting care plans based on ongoing assessments and response to treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR08-2008
Skills
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate care
- Infection control
- Patient care assessment
- Delegation and motivation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Accurate documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Clear patient communication
- Chronic disease management
- Diet and nutrition
- Preventive health
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 15 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 12-15 on average patients in an acute care environment.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Magnolia Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southern Arkansas University