Lyndsay A. Reuscher
Sheridan
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with background in numerous patient care settings. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Contributed to hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives by participating in committees focused on enhancing patient safety and care standards.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care, addressing concerns, and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
RN
Dignity Health Corporate Office
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Patient Logistics/Bed Placement Remote
- Optimized hospital resources by proactively monitoring occupancy levels and adjusting bed allocations accordingly.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively prioritizing bed requests based on medical necessity and urgency.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with the admission process through prompt and efficient bed assignment coordination.
- Supported hospital administration in capacity planning initiatives through detailed tracking of bed utilization trends.
RN
Sierra Nevada Memorial
11.2014 - 02.2017
- Emergency Department 11/2014-03/2016
- Emergency Department MSJ 03-2016-06-2016
- Diagnostic Imaging 06/2016-09/2016
- Floated to MSJ ED and SNMH ED 06/2016-09/2016
- WICU/L&D 09/2016-03/2017
- Picked up hours in SNMH ED during this time as well.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
RN
Santa Rosa Memorial
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Emergency Department
- Implement Nursing Process, Critical Thinking Skills.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
RN
Doctors Medical Center
05.2008 - 03.2013
- Neuro Unit/ Neuro Critical Care 05/2008-09/2010
- Emergency Room 10/2010-03/2013
- Implement Nursing Process, Critical Thinking Skills.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
Education
Associate’s Degree - Nursing
Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA01.2008
Prerequisites for Nursing
Modesto Junior College
01.2005
EMT-1 - undefined
Modesto Junior College
01.2003
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
Certification
- California Board of Registered Nursing License #726001
- Wyoming Board of Registered Nursing License #47215
- PALS - Current
- ACLS - Current
- NRP - Current
- BLS - Current
- ENPC - Current
- TNCC - Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - Current
RN
Dignity Health Corporate Office
03.2017 - 11.2020
RN
Sierra Nevada Memorial
11.2014 - 02.2017
RN
Santa Rosa Memorial
03.2013 - 10.2014
RN
Doctors Medical Center
05.2008 - 03.2013
Prerequisites for Nursing
Modesto Junior College
EMT-1 - undefined
Modesto Junior College
Associate’s Degree - Nursing
Pacific Union College
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