Lindsey Hickey
Toledo,OH
Summary
Dynamic Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Promedica Healthcare System, excelling in patient education and differential diagnosis. Proven ability to implement individualized care plans and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment strategies, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Skilled in medication administration and committed to health promotion and preventive care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Promedica Healthcare System
06.2014 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Winfield Moody Health Care Center
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Registered Nurse, LDRP
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively through proactive interventions such as close monitoring of maternal-fetal health status and prompt response to emergent situations as needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive nursing care and support throughout the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum stages.
- Improved patient safety by implementing evidence-based practices in infection control and medication administration.
- Provided valuable mentorship and guidance to nursing students and new graduates within the LDRP setting, helping them grow professionally in their roles.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, INMaster of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois of Chicago
Chicago Illinois 06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rush University
05-1996
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Lab result evaluation
- Medication administration
- Health promotion
- Preventive care
- Quality improvement
- Differential diagnosis
- Precepting
- Patient examination
- Family planning
- Administering medication
Timeline
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Promedica Healthcare System
06.2014 - Current
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Winfield Moody Health Care Center
01.2006 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse, LDRP
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.2006
No Degree - Nursing
Indiana University, Bloomington
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois of Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rush University