Lyndsey Garner
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently committed to developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, individualized care, a respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trustaff Travel Nursing
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UnityPoint Health Trinity
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
CNA
UnityPoint Health Trinity
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Bettendorf05.2021
Skills
- Proper Medication Administration
- Monitor for Medication Side Effects
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Management of Colostomy, Ileostomy, and Drains
- PICC Line Monitoring and Dressing Change
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trustaff Travel Nursing
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
03.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UnityPoint Health Trinity
10.2021 - 02.2023
CNA
UnityPoint Health Trinity
07.2019 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College District
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