Lindsay K Rowan
Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Goal-driven Nursing Administration professional, well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional patient care. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills.
Seeking position where I can apply my skills and leadership experience to drive success in the healthcare setting.
Overview
1
1
Registered Nurse
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ICU Nurse Manager
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2020 - Current
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Chair of Code Blue Committee.
Hemodialysis Nurse Manager
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2020 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Implemented new dialysis program. Transitioning from a contract service to in-house dialysis on new machines.
Clinical Coordinator RN
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for nursing staff.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of nine physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Set up educational programs for clinical staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Co-chair of Code Blue Committee.
- Assisted in writing the Normothermia Protocol and implemented the education to the ICU.
ICU Staff Nurse /ICU Charge Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Education
No Degree - Nursing / LPN
08.2002 - 05.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
08.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
08.2011 - 05.2013
Skills
- Staff Management
- Team Building
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Drug utilization review
- Project oversight
- Hiring and recruitment
- Training and mentoring
- Occupancy strategies
- Relationship building and retention
Certification
- Licensed RN - 2009 - current (Oklahoma)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
Timeline
ICU Nurse Manager - Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
05.2020 - Current
Hemodialysis Nurse Manager - Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
05.2020 - Current
Clinical Coordinator RN - Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
05.2018 - 05.2020
ICU Staff Nurse /ICU Charge Nurse - Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
08.2016 - 05.2018
Nebraska Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
08.2011 - 05.2013
Southwestern Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
08.2008 - 06.2009
Northland Pioneer College - No Degree, Nursing / LPN
08.2002 - 05.2006