Lindsey Kingsbury
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in medical-surgical nursing and specialized wound care management. Expertise in complex wound assessment, treatment planning, and infection control, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Proven track record in coordinating interdisciplinary care among healthcare professionals to enhance patient safety and quality of care. Committed to evidence-based practices and regulatory compliance in high-acuity settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Nurse/Medical Surgical Nurse
The Savoy Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
08.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing and wound care to patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Perform comprehensive patient, skin, and wound assessments; develop individualized plans of care, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify interventions based on patient response and healing progression.
- Executed wound cleaning, dressing selection, and application while monitoring infection and healing progress.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and drains to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care and create discharge plans.
Lead Medical Assistant (Podiatry & Surgery)
Dr. Marie Williams, DPM PLLC
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Educated patients on treatment plans and post-operative care for complex wounds and infections.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, including wound debridement and suture removal.
- Maintained sterile environments, managed surgical instruments, and ensured compliance with infection prevention protocols.
- Supported resident doctors during 3-year podiatric residency by training in infection control and wound management.
- Streamlined patient interactions and administrative tasks, enhancing front and back office operations.
- Coordinated scheduling, insurance documentation, and patient communication to improve efficiency.
- Facilitated training in infection control and patient education to elevate clinical skills of residents.
- Participated in minor surgical procedures while upholding strict adherence to safety protocols.
Lead Medical Assistant
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Facilitated patient examinations and procedures to improve diagnostic accuracy.
- Assisted physicians with minor procedures, including suturing, wound care, and dressing changes.
- Recorded patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.
- Documented patient medical history and symptoms accurately for comprehensive assessments.
- Performed blood draws for laboratory tests to aid in diagnosing conditions.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring quality compliance.
- Conducted basic laboratory tests to support prompt patient care decisions.
- Set up and monitored EKG machines for accurate readings during assessments.
COVID-19 Testing Director of Operations for South Florida
Texas Direct Diagnostics
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Directed operations for COVID-19 testing across various clinical settings, ensuring adherence to infection control standards.
- Developed and implemented testing protocols, training staff on best practices for sample collection and safety measures.
- Coordinated logistics and operational support to maintain efficient workflows in high-pressure testing environments.
Education
Associate in Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College, School of Nursing
Miami, FL01-2021
Associate of Arts Degree -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL01-2013
Skills
- Comprehensive Wound Assessment and Management
- Complex and Chronic Wound Care
- Acute and Chronic Disease Management
- Comprehensive Patient Assessment
- IV Therapy, PICC and Central Line Care
- Medication Administration and Management
- Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
- Patient and Family Education
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Time Management and Prioritization
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), RN9639058, Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Current
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse/Medical Surgical Nurse
The Savoy Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
08.2023 - Current
COVID-19 Testing Director of Operations for South Florida
Texas Direct Diagnostics
01.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Medical Assistant (Podiatry & Surgery)
Dr. Marie Williams, DPM PLLC
01.2013 - 01.2023
Lead Medical Assistant
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2023
Associate in Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College, School of Nursing
Associate of Arts Degree -
Tallahassee Community College