Lynda Vaughn
Huxley
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - First Nurse
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Ames
12.2025 - Current
- Serves as a primary clinical point of contact, providing real-time assessment, triage, and care guidance across the continuum.
- Demonstrates advanced ability to assess patient-reported symptoms, synthesize clinical data, and determine appropriate disposition (emergent, urgent, routine, or self-care).
- Applies evidence-based triage protocols in combination with clinical judgment to ensure safe, timely and appropriate care decisions.
- Establishes therapeutic rapport in a non-face-to-face environment using active listening and patient-centered communication techniques to enhance patient engagement.
- Manages high-volume, high-acuity call environments, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety, contributing to overall care quality.
Registered Nurse - Maternal Child Services (NICU)
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Ames
02.2023 - Current
- Provides compassionate, evidence-based care to patients, monitors vitals and patient status, administers medications, and reports patient changes to the health care provider.
- Critically assesses situations to identify and prevent potential adverse outcomes and side effects, ensuring patient safety.
- Educates families on neonatal care and post-discharge planning, enhancing their understanding and preparedness for discharge.
- Provides emotional support and comfort to families navigating difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Communicates effectively in a professional and tactful manner with physicians, staff, and patients.
Registered Nurse - Oncology
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Ames
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring quick and effective response to critical situations.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during difficult health challenges.
Culinary Arts Specialist - (Traditional Drilling Guardsman)
Iowa Army National Guard
Perry
12.2013 - 04.2022
- Prepared meals and monitored food preparation methods ensuring that proper procedures, temperatures, and food safety times were adhered to during preparation to ensure safety and quality for up to 250 Soldiers.
- Ensured compliance with health and fire regulations for food preparation and serving.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on garrison and field kitchen equipment to ensure operational readiness.
RSP Program Administrative Support
Iowa Army National Guard
Johnston
05.2016 - 09.2020
- Collaborated in preparing over 200 new Soldiers for Basic and Advanced Individual Training.
- Organized and maintained personnel files and documentation for over 200 soldiers, ensuring compliance and accessibility.
- Assembled and electronically filed administrative and personnel documents, streamlining record-keeping processes.
- Assisted returning soldiers in accessing education and health care resources, facilitating their reintegration and support.
Skill Development Assistant (SCL)
Childserve
Ames
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided personal care, skill development, supervision, and training for over 15 children with special health care needs in a child's home and integrated community settings.
- Taught daily living skills to enhance children's independence and self-sufficiency.
- Documented daily living skills practiced in individual sessions to track progress and inform future sessions.
- Maintained organized client records and service plans to ensure continuity of care and effective service delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant - (College Leave of Absence)
Childserve
Johnston
06.2010 - 11.2012
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Responded promptly to call lights to addressed patient needs effectively.
- Ensured safe, clean environment for children in care settings to support health and comfort.
- Facilitated therapeutic play activities to promote child's emotional well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iowa State University
Ames05-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines12-2019
Associate of General Studies -
Des Moines Area Community College
Boone05-2016
Army Advanced Individual Training -
Culinary Arts Specialist
Fort Lee, VA10-2014
Army Basic Combat Training -
Basic Combat Training Certificate
Fort Sill, OK07-2014
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA06-2010
High School Diploma -
Bondurant-Farrar High School
Bondurant, IA05-2010
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
- Professional communication
- Attention to detail
- Active listener
- Team player
- Flexible
- Preceptor
- Critical thinker
- Relationship building
Education Credentials
- Chemotherapy Certification, 06/2022 - 06/2023
- Mandatory Reporter Certification, 03/2020 (current)
- Basic Life Support, 02/2018 (current)
Highlight Of Qualifications
- Committed to obeying policies and procedures.
- Dedicated and focused; able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication skills, able to professionally assess a situation, and effectively communicate directives both orally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments concurrently with the aptitude to effectively prioritize as requirements change.
- Sound skills in handling fluid, high-stress situations.
- Organized and detail oriented.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - First Nurse
Mary Greeley Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Maternal Child Services (NICU)
Mary Greeley Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Oncology
Mary Greeley Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2023
RSP Program Administrative Support
Iowa Army National Guard
05.2016 - 09.2020
Skill Development Assistant (SCL)
Childserve
11.2015 - 04.2016
Culinary Arts Specialist - (Traditional Drilling Guardsman)
Iowa Army National Guard
12.2013 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant - (College Leave of Absence)
Childserve
06.2010 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iowa State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate of General Studies -
Des Moines Area Community College
Army Advanced Individual Training -
Culinary Arts Specialist
Army Basic Combat Training -
Basic Combat Training Certificate
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Des Moines Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Bondurant-Farrar High School