Lindsi McLain
Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency care at Level 1 Trauma center; Brigham and Women Hospital, amongst several other Emergency Departments across the country. Proven expertise in trauma nursing and emergency triage, enhancing patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and compassionate support. Recognized for optimizing patient flow and fostering teamwork, while precepting new nurses to elevate departmental performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Brigham and Women Hospital
03.2012 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Relief charge nurse, oversaw daily shift operations including managing staff, coordinating patient assignments, and monitoring equipment maintenance needs.
- Facilitated effective communication between physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
American Mobile Nursing
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Contributed to improvement of patient care procedures through feedback and participation in departmental meetings.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence Portland Medical Center
10.2009 - 06.2011
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
- Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine care priorities, improving treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement patient care strategies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence Medford Medical Center
08.2007 - 10.2009
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health And Sciences University
Ashland, OR06-2007
Skills
- Nursing care in stadium medicine onsite first response
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Charge Nurse
- Student precepting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team in the development and ongoing changes to Trauma Committee.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month 2009
Certification
- ACLS
- TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Brigham and Women Hospital
03.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
American Mobile Nursing
06.2011 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence Portland Medical Center
10.2009 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence Medford Medical Center
08.2007 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health And Sciences University
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