Lisa Lindaur
Crown Point,IN
Summary
I am a highly motivated individual with ambition to obtain a challenging career where I can fully utilize my extensive experience in the healthcare environment while contributing to my employer’s commitment to operational excellence. I offer thirteen years of experience in emergency and critical care medicine along with experience in home health care. I am dedicated to providing excellent patient care and always grateful for the opportunity to learn more.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
The Methodist Hospitals
Merrillville, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Part of a Call Team for four modalities: STEMIs, Strokes, IR bleeds, and EP at two separate campuses
- Work closely with Cardiologists, Neurosurgeons, & Interventional Radiologists to quickly open blocked arteries peripherally, intracoronary, and intracranial
- Skilled in preparation, administration, and titration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients
Travel Nursing
Emergency Department Nurse
07.2021 - 01.2024
- RN at level I, II, III trauma centers at multiple locations around Chicago and suburbs.
- Assessed and triaged patients based on severity of conditions upon arrival.
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency room settings.
- Northwestern Hospital, Chicago & Lake Forest, IL 7/1/21 - 12/21/21
- Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL 1/3/22 - 7/9/22
- Advocate Lutheran General, Park Ridge, IL 7/25/22 - 10/1/22
- Franciscan St. James Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL 10/3/22 - 3/3/23
- Loyola Hospitals (Loyola, Macneal, Gottlieb) 3/10/23 - 1/6/24
ER Nurse
Advocate South Suburban
Hazel Crest, IL
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Experience with trauma, STEMI, CVA, pediatric, covid, ventilated, and other acutely ill patients
- Triage experience managing a 40+ patient ER waiting room, determining patient acuity, initiating orders as appropriate.
- Relief charge nurse managing a 35 bed emergency department
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Palos Health
Palos Heights, IL
05.2014 - 09.2019
- Cardiac float nurse primarily in cardiac ICU with post CABG patients, also occasionally in telemetry, and Emergency Department
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.
- Educated families on cardiac conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Bright Star Home Health
Orland Park, IL
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care quality.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
- Developed individualized care strategies that addressed unique patient needs and preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Purdue University
12.2015
Associates of Science - RN
Joliet Junior College
12.2013
Skills
- EHR Software proficiency including EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, and MacLab
- IV starts / blood draws / Central line therapy
- ECG Interpretation and monitoring
- Stroke management expertise
- STEMI management expertise
- Sheath removal
- Rapid response/ Code management
- Radiation safety protocols
- Documentation accuracy
- Critical care nursing
Certification
- RN Compact License Indiana #28288670A
- RN Illinois License #041418596
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certified (TNCC)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- NIHSS Stroke Certified
- CPI Training to identify & de-escalate high risk behaviors
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
The Methodist Hospitals
08.2024 - Current
Travel Nursing
Emergency Department Nurse
07.2021 - 01.2024
ER Nurse
Advocate South Suburban
09.2019 - 09.2021
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Palos Health
05.2014 - 09.2019
Home Health Registered Nurse
Bright Star Home Health
12.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Purdue University
Associates of Science - RN
Joliet Junior College