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Lyndsay Leftwich-Paquette

APRN, AG-ACNP BC
Garland,TX

Summary

Highly qualified and ambitious board certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with a desire to share knowledge gained and experiences with colleagues, as well as future nursing professionals. Exceptional background of clinical practice with two and a half years as an AG-ACNP in critical care medicine as well as one and a half years in a neuro-critical care specialty. Focused on providing high quality patient care through mentoring graduate level nursing students, as well as bedside nurses in areas of critical thinking, advanced knowledge, and communication skills, most directly in the neuro- critical care arena. Committed to creating an open and interactive learning environment focused on evidence based practice and integrating critical thinking skills. Currently developing educational content for a Neuro-Critical Care fellowship track and seeking to share expertise in critical care, and specifically neuro-critical care medicine, on a broader scale.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Advanced Practice Provider- Neuro-critical Care

Exceed Medical
Dallas, Texas
04.2023 - Current
  • Promoted culture of continuous learning among staff through participation in ongoing education programs related to neuro-critical care advancements.
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients through diligent monitoring of vital signs, neurological status, and response to medications.
  • Mentored new nurses, sharing expertise in stroke assessment and treatment interventions to enhance their clinical skills.
  • Participated in research projects focused on improving clinical outcomes for neuro-critical care patients, contributing valuable insights from direct patient care experiences.
  • Perform highly specific neuro-critical care procedures, including intrathecal medication administration and lumbar punctures, to improve patient outcomes

Advanced Practice Provider

Exceed Medical
Dallas, Texas
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed complex cases in high volume ICUs involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
  • Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
  • Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.

Education

MSN - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
08.2019 - 12.2021

BSN - Nursing

Millikin University
Decatur, IL
08.2004 - 05.2007

Skills

    Acute care expertise

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Affiliations

  • Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP)
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Certification

ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Timeline

Advanced Practice Provider- Neuro-critical Care

Exceed Medical
04.2023 - Current

Advanced Practice Provider

Exceed Medical
06.2022 - Current

MSN - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The University of Texas Medical Branch
08.2019 - 12.2021

BSN - Nursing

Millikin University
08.2004 - 05.2007
Lyndsay Leftwich-PaquetteAPRN, AG-ACNP BC