Lindsey Lady
Arapaho,OK
Summary
Proactive Registered Nurse specializing in Emergency Department care with extensive expertise in, Medical/Surgical, Outpatient Surgery/PACU, House Supervisor, in addition clinical reasoning, patient assessments, and emergency interventions. Proven success in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based nursing practices and efficient triage. Bringing strong clinical judgment, advanced cardiac life support, and collaborative skills to excel in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prime Time Healthcare
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Angels Care Home Health
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
- Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
- Improved medication adherence through thorough education on drug administration, interactions, and potential side effects.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Grace Living Centers
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Paramedic Supervisor
Sinor EMS
04.2010 - 06.2021
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Mentored junior paramedics, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK05-2020
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- EKG Interpretation
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma Nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Ethical Practice
- Regulatory Compliance
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Emergency triage
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Critical Thinking
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Student Precepting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient and family advocacy
- Documentation
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prime Time Healthcare
09.2021 - 07.2022
Home Health RN Case Manager
Angels Care Home Health
07.2021 - 11.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
Grace Living Centers
01.2020 - 07.2021
Paramedic Supervisor
Sinor EMS
04.2010 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
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