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Lindsey Walker, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Concord,NC

Summary

Hardworking and practical Nurse Practitioner who conducts physical examinations, orders and interprets lab tests and prescribes treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and communication. Strong emergency background that helps develop confidence, autonomy, and advocacy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

MinuteClinic
11.2009 - Current
  • Perform comprehensive physical assessments, diagnosing, and determining appropriate interventions
  • Perform DOT examinations
  • Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns
  • Optimize clinic operations which contributes to improved patient access and reduces wait times
  • Conducts training sessions of best clinical practices and new medical technologies as the Regional Quality Lead
  • Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
  • Educates patients on treatment options, medical and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
  • Advocates for peers through Shared Leadership Council

Family Nurse Practitioner

Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medial Asociates
10.2008 - 01.2010
  • Worked in 3 different emergency departments
  • Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Performed minor surgical procedures
  • Managed a "Fast Track" to improve patient wait times

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Novant Healthcare
10.2008 - 01.2010
  • Led team members as a charge nurse
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency care
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices
  • Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning
  • Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses
  • 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

Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2003 - 08.2005
  • Improved patient care by ensuring appropriate nurse scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Reduced patient wait times by optimizing patient triage processes and prioritizing urgent cases
  • Increased staff satisfaction with regular performance evaluations and constructive feedback
  • Led ED through the Stroke Center Certification
  • Participated in multiple root cause analysis teams to reduce errors and to improve patient accessibility

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Novant Healthcare
06.2000 - 09.2005
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
  • Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, precepting new graduate nurses, charge nurse
  • Trained as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in adult and pediatric forensic exams. Vetted as expert witness in 3 trials

Education

Master of Science - Nursing, APRN Family Practice

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05.2000

Skills

  • Thorough physical assessments, diagnostics, and treatment
  • Maintains high patient satisfaction scores
  • High level of autonomy in practice and manages clinic
  • Proficient in EPIC system
  • Respected peer resource

Certification

  • Certified FNP through America Nurses Credentialing Center
  • DOT Training and certified examiner
  • S.A.N.E. pediatric and adult training and certification

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

MinuteClinic
11.2009 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medial Asociates
10.2008 - 01.2010

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Novant Healthcare
10.2008 - 01.2010

Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2003 - 08.2005

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Novant Healthcare
06.2000 - 09.2005

Master of Science - Nursing, APRN Family Practice

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina At Wilmington

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