Lindsey R. Foster
Mannington
Summary
Critical care registered nurse with experience in intensive care and emergency department settings providing care for high-acuity adult and geriatric patients. Skilled in invasive hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation management, vasoactive medication titration, and emergency cardiac interventions. Experienced in bedside procedures including cardioversion, temporary pacing, conscious sedation, and post-operative critical care management. Recognized by peers for clinical excellence, leadership, teamwork, and commitment to patient-centered care while actively pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Inspira Health
Mannington, NJ
05.2024 - Current
- Provide critical care nursing for high-acuity adult and geriatric patients requiring intensive monitoring and complex interventions.
- Manage mechanically ventilated patients and titrate vasoactive and sedation infusions to maintain hemodynamic stability.
- Monitor invasive hemodynamic lines including arterial and central lines, including leveling, zeroing, waveform interpretation, and troubleshooting.
- Perform central line care and sterile dressing changes while maintaining infection prevention standards.
- Provide post-operative critical care including chest tube monitoring, surgical drain management (JP, Hemovac), wound care, and blood product administration.
- Assist physicians with bedside procedures including cardioversion, temporary pacing, and conscious sedation while maintaining continuous patient monitoring and safety.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate complex patient care and improve patient outcomes.
- Serve as charge nurse when assigned, supporting unit workflow, patient assignments, and staff coordination.
- Precept and mentor new nurses and clinical staff during orientation and skill development.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Inspira Health
Mullica Hill, NJ
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed rapid patient assessments and prioritized care in a high-acuity emergency department environment.
- Provided emergency nursing interventions during critical situations including cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, stroke, trauma, and STEMI presentations.
- Participated in code response and ACLS interventions including CPR, medication administration, defibrillation, cardioversion, and temporary pacing support.
- Assisted with rapid stabilization of critically ill patients requiring intubation, invasive monitoring, and emergency procedures.
- Administered blood products and monitored patients for transfusion reactions in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Participated in stroke alert protocols including rapid assessment, TNK administration, and coordination of emergent patient care.
- Assisted in STEMI protocol activation and rapid transfer of patients to the cardiac catheterization laboratory for emergent intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, EMS personnel, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate emergency patient care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Inspira Health
Elmer, NJ
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Delivered critical care nursing for adult and geriatric patients requiring advanced monitoring and complex medical management.
- Managed mechanically ventilated patients and monitored hemodynamic status in critically ill patient populations.
- Provided post-operative critical care for surgical patients requiring chest tubes, surgical drains, wound care, and invasive monitoring.
- Administered IV therapy, blood products, and critical care medications while monitoring patient response and therapeutic effectiveness.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures and emergency interventions including intubation support, cardioversion, and temporary pacing.
- Performed central line care, arterial line monitoring, and sterile dressing changes while maintaining infection prevention standards.
- Provided intensive care for COVID-19 patients requiring respiratory support and advanced critical care interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and improve clinical outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Department
Inspira Health
Mullica Hill, NJ
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided direct patient care in a high-volume emergency department under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
- Assisted in the treatment and monitoring of patients experiencing acute medical emergencies, behavioral health crises, and COVID-19 related illnesses.
- Performed blood draws, IV insertions, medication administration, specimen collection, and patient transport.
- Participated in CPR and emergency response interventions during critical patient situations.
- Assisted with front-end patient intake, registration, and patient flow coordination during high census periods.
- Provided one-to-one observation and support for patients within the locked behavioral health unit to maintain patient safety and therapeutic care environments.
- Maintained unit supplies and equipment to support efficient emergency department operations.
Lab Assistant
Inspira Health
Vineland, NJ
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Performed outpatient and inpatient venipuncture and capillary blood collection for patients ranging from neonates to geriatric populations.
- Collected specimens throughout multiple hospital departments including intensive care, emergency, and medical-surgical units.
- Assisted with specimen receiving, processing, and laboratory workflow to support timely diagnostic testing.
- Maintained accurate patient identification and specimen handling practices in accordance with laboratory safety standards.
- Provided compassionate patient interaction during specimen collection procedures in high-volume clinical settings..
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College of South Jersey - Cumberland Campus
Vineland, NJ05-2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Rowan College of South Jersey - Cumberland Campus
Vineland, NJ08-2019
High School Diploma -
Salem County Vocational Technical School
Pilesgrove, NJ06-2013
Skills
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines, CVP)
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Vasoactive and sedation medication titration
- ACLS and emergency response interventions
- Post-operative critical care management
- Chest tube and surgical drain management
- Conscious sedation and bedside procedural support
- STEMI and stroke protocol management
- Blood product administration and transfusion monitoring
- Charge nurse leadership and clinical precepting
Accomplishments
2026 ICU Nurse of the Year
Certification
ACTIVE NJ RN License #26NR22846700 (Expires: 5/31/2027)
ACTIVE DE RN License #L1-0076531 (Expires: 09/30/2027)
State of NJ Fire Service Training DFS-ID#180751
Current BLS (Expires: 06/30/2027)
Current ACLS (Expires: 10/2027)
Current PALS (Expires: 11/30/2026)
Current Dysrhythmia
Current ALICE Training
Current WELLE Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Inspira Health
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Inspira Health
08.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Inspira Health
07.2021 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Department
Inspira Health
12.2019 - 07.2021
Lab Assistant
Inspira Health
07.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College of South Jersey - Cumberland Campus
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Rowan College of South Jersey - Cumberland Campus
High School Diploma -
Salem County Vocational Technical School