Lindsey Jackson
Edmond,OK
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience in medical field. Calm demeanor, efficient problem-solving approach and work ethic. Strong patient advocate with excellent communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, BSN Staff Nurse
Community Hospital North: Preop/Phase II
07.2023 - Current
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN, BSN Staff Nurse
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Same Day Surgery
01.2016 - 04.2021
- Assisted and prepped patients prior to inpatient and outpatient procedures/surgeries in pre-op area
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Executed pre-operative and post-operative orders in a timely manner
- Proficient in pre-operative peripheral IV start skills
- Experienced in Phase II recovery of patients who have received outpatient procedures/surgeries
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
RN, BSN Staff Nurse
Oklahoma Spine Hospital
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Assisted and prepared patients prior to outpatient procedure/surgery in the pre-operative area
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Monitored patients' vital signs every 5 minutes during procedures and every 15 minutes post procedures until patients met discharge criteria
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, pre-operative areas and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Worked proficiently in administering conscious sedation during pain injections and diagnostic procedures in procedure room
- Maintained competency in the scrub nurse role for outpatient pain and diagnostic procedures in procedure room
- Experienced in Phase II recovery of patients who have received outpatient procedures/surgeries.
RN, BSN Staff Nurse
Mercy Health Center
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Responsible for the care of 2-3 patients in an intensive care unit during a twelve-hour shift
- Assessed and reassessed patients frequently during shift, including post-op, neuro/trauma and ventilated patients
- Cared for patients who required several critical drips and titrated drips according to patient condition/situation
- Monitored patients' vital signs every 15-30 minutes during shift depending on patient acuity/patient-specific situation
- Used appropriate communication skills with patients and families regarding plan of care and treatment provided
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
RN, BSN Staff Nurse
Mercy Health Center, Cardio/Pulmonary/Renal
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Implemented patient care for up to 6 patients per shift on a busy cardio/pulmonary/renal unit
- Monitored patients with continuous cardiac and pulse oximeter monitors in place
- Assessed patients pre- and post-procedures and monitor patients with frequent vital signs throughout shift
- Educated patients/families on plan of care, discharge planning, new medications and discharge education
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
RN, BSN Staff Nurse
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Progressive Critical Care
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Implemented patient care for up to 5 patients per shift on a cardiac monitoring unit
- Monitored patients on cardiac drips, pre/post cardiac catheterization and pre/post pacemaker placement
- Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes throughout shift
- Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, and treatment options
- Worked in a fast-paced environment with experience in discharge and admission paperwork
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Education
Bachelor of science - Nursing
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Enid, OKBachelor of Arts - Spanish
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSkills
- Physical Assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient education
- Preventive health
- Medication and IV administration
- Spanish Proficiency
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 3/23-3/25
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association 7/23-7/25
Timeline
RN, BSN Staff Nurse
Community Hospital North: Preop/Phase II
07.2023 - Current
RN, BSN Staff Nurse
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Same Day Surgery
01.2016 - 04.2021
RN, BSN Staff Nurse
Oklahoma Spine Hospital
08.2013 - 12.2015
RN, BSN Staff Nurse
Mercy Health Center
04.2013 - 09.2014
RN, BSN Staff Nurse
Mercy Health Center, Cardio/Pulmonary/Renal
08.2012 - 04.2013
RN, BSN Staff Nurse
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Progressive Critical Care
05.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of science - Nursing
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Oklahoma State University
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 3/23-3/25
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association 7/23-7/25
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