Lyndsay Gable
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Empathetic Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience as an NP and 20 years of experience as an OR nurse; providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication between patients and healthcare team. Strong emphasis on patient education and autonomy. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with succinct communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse-practitioner
South Bend Clinic, General Vascular Surgery
South Bend, IN
03.2017 - Current
- Develop surgical treatment plans independently and in collaboration with surgeons in both ambulatory and acute care setting with specialty focus in bariatrics, breast health, and trauma services
- Guide and educate bariatric surgical clients through peri-operative and post-operative phases to optimize weight loss goals
- Develop treatment plans and collaborate among multiple specialties to provide excellent care to breast cancer patients
- Surgical Assistant providing retraction, camera manipulation, and wound closure and facilitating cases by assisting with skin prep and patient positioning and room turn-over
- Perform comprehensive H&Ps/ hospital consults and order appropriate diagnostic testing to evaluate need for surgical or non-surgical interventions
- Prevent complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques
- Independent daily rounding of hospital patients across 3 local area hospitals and coordinate surgery, and arrange for discharge and outpatient referrals
- Prescribe and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms
- Educate patients and families to restore health and optimize surgical outcomes
- Assist patients and families to make difficult decisions regarding life altering surgeries and palliative care
- Perform wound care, aspirations, skin biopsies, and minor procedures
Surgical Coordinator: Neuro/Spine/Pain/Gynecology
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart, IN
10.2011 - 11.2016
- Assisted surgeons in preparing for procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were readily available.
- Facilitated inventory and equipment management and acquisition
- Acted as resource and advocate for physicians, staff, and patients
- Liaised between multiple departments including administration, anesthesia, physicians, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, radiology, nursing, and scheduling
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities including Cadaver labs and mock set-ups to provide staff with confidence to provide safe and effective care to patients.
- Participated in project design and implementing new OR build
Circulating RN
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart, IN
06.2004 - 01.2017
- Supported efficient workflow within operating room by promptly setting up required instrumentation and equipment and managed supply inventory.
- Maintained sterile environments, reducing risk of infection and ensuring patient safety.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives, analyzing data related to surgical outcomes and implementing changes as needed.
- Ensured timely communication between surgical team members during procedures resulting in smooth operations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anderson University
Anderson, IN05.2004
Skills
- Adaptability and Reliability
- Wound Care
- Health Care Evaluation
- Surgical Assisting
- Minor procedures
- Test Result and Medical Imaging Interpretation
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- BLS/ACLS 2004-present
- Medical Mission experience
- Trauma Care
Affiliations
- Elkhart General Hospital; privileges current
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center; privileges current
- Unity Physicians Hospital; privileges current
- River Pointe Surgery Center; privileges current
Licensure and Certifications
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) 2/28/17-present
Board Certified by American Association of Nurse Practitioners
RN, Indiana: 28161326A Unencumbered since 2004
APRN/CSR, Indiana: 71007037A/B Unencumbered since 2017
DEA: MG4307460 Unencumbered since 2017
NPI: 1518408137 Unencumbered since 3/15/2017
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support; 2004- present
American Heart Association
Advanced Trauma Life Support 11/12/2017-11/12/2021
American College of Surgeons
Professional Memberships and Mission Experiences
Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Member of Coalition of Advanced Nurse Practitioners of Indiana
Medical Mission to Uganda to provide education and vaccinations
Medical Missions to Laos x3 to provide surgical care/spinal surgery
Timeline
Nurse-practitioner
South Bend Clinic, General Vascular Surgery
03.2017 - Current
Surgical Coordinator: Neuro/Spine/Pain/Gynecology
Elkhart General Hospital
10.2011 - 11.2016
Circulating RN
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2004 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anderson University
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