Lindsey Marek, RN
Brenham,Tx
Summary
Detail-oriented and dedicated health care professional with 10 years of nursing experience. Self-disciplined and skilled in initiating treatment plans and making adjustments based on the patients' responses to ensure optimal care. Collaborating team player and communicator building relationships with patients, their families and other health care professionals to provide high quality and compassionate care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Charge Nurse
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to identify potential health concerns before they escalated into more serious conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare providers.
- Advocated for patients'' needs during multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for optimal care outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Mentored new nurses and provided guidance on best practices in pediatric nursing, elevating the standard of care within the department.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2022
- Conducts initial health assessment of pediatric patients through physical examination and reports findings to physicians
- Maintains patient care plans and provides short-term nursing care
- Monitors vital signs, initiates and maintains IV access, collects a variety of specimens for laboratory diagnostic testing, administers medications, and maintains medical records
- Coordinates admissions and discharges
- Educates patients and their families on treatment plans
- Precepts new hires and nursing students
- Cross trained in postpartum, nursery and neonatal intensive care unit.
Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse
St. Marks Medical Center
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Conducted assessments, collected and prioritized data pertinent to the patient's health or current situation
- Initiated care plans and implemented the identified plan
- Identified expected outcomes individualized to the patient
- Maintains patient records electronically and on paper charts, administered medications, initiated and maintained IV access, monitored vital signs, and maintained patients skin integrity by ensuring the patient remained clean and repositioned every 2 hours
- Provided emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Blinn College
05.2013
Brenham High School
05.2009
Skills
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Care Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical Leadership
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- First Aid
- Pediatric CPR
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
Awards
- 6 Daisy Award Nominations
- 5 Years of Service Award from BSWH
- Serve as Co-Chair of the Pediatric Unit Practice Council at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
- Served on the Retention and Recognition Committee at BSWH
Timeline
Pediatric Charge Nurse
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2022
Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse
St. Marks Medical Center
10.2013 - 07.2014
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Blinn College
Brenham High School