Linsey Sykes
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Pediatric Registered Nurse with two and a half years of experience in managing the health needs of infants, children, and adolescents. Skilled at multitasking and critical thinking while remaining calm in high pressure situations. Committed to delivering safe and compassionate care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges for a busy 48-bed inpatient pediatric floor, facilitating smooth patient flow.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly responded to deteriorations in patient conditions for 4 patients per shift, ensuring timely interventions.
- Educated parents on safe medication administration, wound care, fracture management, and disease management, enhancing family understanding and compliance.
- Used age-specific teaching methods when providing patient education.
Student Nurse Technician
Prisma Health Baptist Easley
Easley, SC
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Measured vital signs and obtained blood glucose levels, providing timely results to nursing staff for informed patient care
- Assisted patients with daily hygiene, feeding, and ADLs, enhancing comfort and promoting dignity in care
Behavioral Health Assistant
Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital
Anderson, SC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered crisis intervention in high-stress situations using de-escalation techniques.
- Supported elderly women with psychosis during daily activities, including showering, toileting, and eating.
- Assisted with vital sign collection and psychiatric care in inpatient settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-2023
High School Diploma -
Dixie High School
Due West, SC05-2019
Skills
- Pediatric assessment
- Patient assessment
- IM, subcutaneous, IV, and oral medication administration
- NG tube insertion
- Fracture management
- Seizure management
- Trauma management
- Epidural management
- Respiratory care
- Critical thinking
- Time management
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association
- PALS, American Heart Association
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
02.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Technician
Prisma Health Baptist Easley
05.2022 - 02.2024
Behavioral Health Assistant
Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
High School Diploma -
Dixie High School