LINDSEY TABOR
Meadow Bridge,WV
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with over 20 years of industry knowledge, including 10 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Clinical experience in pain management and chronic disease care, including evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Skilled in ordering sleep studies, managing insomnia, and integrating behavioral and pharmacologic therapies to improve patient outcomes. Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary care and educating patients in lifestyle, non-pharmacologic, and medication-based treatment options.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pain Team Lead, Family Nurse Practitioner, Chronic Pain Management
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2024 - Current
- Established a comprehensive pain management program integrating sleep hygiene, CBT strategies, and pharmacologic therapy.
- Assisted the Veterans Integrated Service Network (Region 5) with Buprenorphine for Pain Bootcamp for Primary Care by participating on the expert panel. This included: discussion, sharing talking points, risk-benefit discussions, and clinical referrals.
- Participated in Pain Board a multidisciplinary team meeting to discuss complex patient cases and treatment plans.
- Ordered/ interpreted diagnostic testing to guide individualized care.
- Prescribed and monitored medications affecting both pain and sleep, including analgesics, muscle relaxers, and adjunctive therapies.
- Provided patient education on the relationship between pain, mood, and sleep to improve adherence and outcomes.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Chronic Pain Management
Webster Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2023
- Performed home visits for homebound chronic pain patients.
- Provided mentorship, training, and support for new staff entering the pain specialty.
- Effectively managed resources during periods of increased demand for services. At times, pain program managed 800 patients.
- Managed controlled substances according to federal regulations while maintaining accurate records and reporting any discrepancies as needed.
- Performed evaluations and follow-ups on patients with chronic pain, many with sleep-related complaints such as insomnia, restless legs, and sleep apnea.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations by maintaining accurate records of controlled substances prescribed.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Montgomery, WV05-2006
High School Diploma -
Midland Trail High School
Hico, WV05-2002
Skills
- Sleep hygiene education
- Sleep disorder management
- Complex medication management
- Controlled substance management
- Clinical program development
- Remote monitoring integration
- Chronic pain management
- CBT strategies
- Operational management
- Problem resolution
- Dependability and punctuality
- Detail-oriented organization
Additional Roles (Dialysis, Home Health, Emergency Medicine, Mental Health)
- Delivered dialysis care as NP and RN; built expertise in complex patient management and rapid prioritization.
- As Manager of Clinical Practice, was responsible for overseeing and directing operations within the home health setting to ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care.
- Expanded home health census from less than 10 patients to greater than 100 patients within one year through program leadership.
- Practiced in emergency and mental health settings, developing strong de-escalation, critical thinking and interprofessional collaboration skills.
Certification
- Case Western Reserve Intensive Course in Controlled Substance Prescribing: Pain, Anxiety, Insomnia (2019)
- ADEPT Training (Advanced Training for Pain Providers) – Department of Veteran Affairs 2024
- Attended Regional PMOP (Pain Management, Opioid Safety, PDMP) Conference Boston– Department of Veterans Affairs 2024
- Attended Skin, Bones, Hearts, and Private Parts Conference 2017 and 2022
- Attended Advanced Practice Joint Injection Course 2018
- Received Botox Training through Allergan for Chronic Headaches in 2018 and 2020
- Completed Advanced Suture Course and the Skin Course 2020
- Attended MER Primary Care Conference 2021
- Completed Battlefield Acupuncture Training through the Department of Veteran Affairs 2025
- Licensed in West Virginia and Virginia as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Prescriptive Authority in West Virginia and Virginia
- Board Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- DEA License & X-Waiver
- American Heart Association BLS & ACLS
Timeline
Pain Team Lead, Family Nurse Practitioner, Chronic Pain Management
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Chronic Pain Management
Webster Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Marshall University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Midland Trail High School
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