Lydia Arielle Neyra
Littleton,CO
Summary
A driven military & civilian medical professional, serving in the United States Air Force (USAF) in Afghanistan, Europe, Qatar, and the United States. Lydia Neyra inspires others with her medical expertise and dedication of character. She works in the USAF as program director & instructor for Tactical Casual Combat Course and Pre-Deployment Medical Readiness. Additionally, Lydia has specialized in pediatric trauma and emergency medicine, and aspires to use her leadership skills and medical expertise to assist others in medical treatment & advancement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse
Colorado Children's Hospital
04.2025 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of crisis, helping them navigate through difficult life events.
- Reduced wait times for patients with effective communication between staff members and efficient patient assessments.
- Provided high-quality nursing care, including administering medications, wound management, and monitoring vital signs.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Flight Nurse
United States Air Force
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered critical in-flight nursing care during aeromedical evacuation missions for both stable and critically ill patients across domestic and international airspace.
- Assessed, monitored, and managed patient conditions in high-stress, confined environments with limited resources.
- Executed safe patient handoffs pre-flight, during en route care, and post-flight transfer to receiving medical facilities.
- Adapted clinical judgment to rapidly changing flight conditions (e.g., altitude, turbulence, cabin pressure) affecting patient status.
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
All Childrens John Hopkins Hospital
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Delivered rapid, evidence-based care to pediatric trauma patients presenting with blunt force, penetrating injuries, fractures, burns, and head trauma.
- Triage and stabilized high-acuity patients in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, prioritizing life-threatening conditions and initiating trauma protocols.
- Collaborated with trauma surgeons, pediatric intensivists, and emergency physicians during critical interventions including intubation, chest tube placement, and massive transfusion.
- Actively participated in pediatric trauma activations, codes, and resuscitation teams, ensuring seamless communication and timely interventions.
- Coordinated with surgical, radiology, and transport teams to expedite diagnostics and prepare patients for OR or PICU transfer.
- Collaborated with child life specialists, social workers, and case managers to address psychosocial needs of patients and families post-trauma.
NICU Nurse
Rocky Mountain Hospital For Children
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill neonates in Level III/IV NICU, including preterm infants, post-surgical cases, and those with congenital anomalies.
- Performed continuous assessment, monitoring, and interventions for infants requiring mechanical ventilation, CPAP, TPN, and central line therapy.
- Responded promptly to neonatal emergencies including apnea, bradycardia, sepsis, and respiratory failure using evidence-based protocols.
- Managed care for high-acuity patients including those requiring ECMO, nitric oxide therapy, and hypothermia treatment for HIE.
Paramedic
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2015 - 06.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO01.2020
Skills
- Program Development
- Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties
- Networking Strategies
- Trauma Assessment and Treatment Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Intravenous Access
- Intravenous administration
- Medication Management Skills
- Rapid Trauma Assessment
- Medical Assessment and Treatment Skills
- Proficiency in EHR Systems to include Meditech & Epic
- Triage and Evacuation
- Pediatric Dosage Calculation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Management
- Basic life support
- Advanced Life Support
Certification
- S.T.A.B.L.E Provider 2024
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 2023
- Department of Regulatory Services 2023
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- American Heart Association 2022
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center 2019
- Tactical Casualty Combat Care (NAEMT)
- Medical Training and Educational Training Campus, Fort Sam Houston 2016
- Emergency Medical Technician
- United States Air Force 2015
- Basic Training
- Telos Institute International 2010
- Certified Nurses Assistant
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse
Colorado Children's Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
All Childrens John Hopkins Hospital
08.2024 - 06.2025
NICU Nurse
Rocky Mountain Hospital For Children
07.2023 - 05.2024
Flight Nurse
United States Air Force
06.2023 - Current
Paramedic
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2015 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Section name
- Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children July 23 - Current
- Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
- Duties include the medical care and management of level four, high acuity critical patients on a twenty-eight bed unit. Skills performed on an average 12-hour shift include the management and oversight of two-three patients, monitoring and managing vent settings, such as the ACVG, SIMV, High frequency oscillatory ventilation, and High frequency Jet Ventilation. Additional skills performed include intravenous administration, arterial line placement, medication administration, nasogastric and oral gastric tube placement, tracheostomy care, pre and post-operation care, wound care, & ostomy care, etc.
DEGREE SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
- John Hopkins All Childrens Hospital July 2024 - Current
- Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Community Service
Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, 2018-10, 2018-05, Lead military personnel in assisting civilian military contractors in building three bomb shelters, Enabled a role one trauma center to safely treat 244 military personnel without injury
Awards
United States Air Force, United States Airforce Outstanding Unit Award 2020, Air Force Outstanding Unit Medal 2019, Afghanistan Campaign Medal 2018, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon 2018, Non-Article 5 Nato Medal (ISAF) 2018, Nominated class leader by Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) Fort Sam Houston, Tx 2016, Awarded Top Physically Fit Female by Joint Base San Antonio, Tx. 2015
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