Lyndsey Hinson
Orlando,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse experienced in acute care, quality measure tracking, and accurate documentation. Skilled in patient and family advocacy, with a commitment to closing care gaps and improving chronic disease management through education and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Clinical Care Coordinator
UCF Health
Orlando, FL
10.2025 - Current
- Manage longitudinal care for Medicare patients with complex chronic conditions, including but not limited to diabetes, HTN, CHF, HLD, and hypothyroidism.
- Provide patient education and motivational coaching to promote lifestyle and behavioral changes, improve self-management, and support chronic disease control.
- Serve as a HEDIS nurse responsible for tracking, reviewing, and addressing quality measures to identify and close care gaps for the entire practice.
- Perform chart audits to identify gaps in documentation and provide recommendations for updated ICD-10 codes.
Registered Nurse - Telephone Triage Nurse
UCF Health
Orlando, FL
03.2024 - Current
- Implement standardized protocols for triaging acute and chronic conditions, enhancing care efficiency and reducing unnecessary emergency room visits.
- Manage high-volume triage calls, effectively addressing patient concerns in various medical specialties with a strong emphasis on primary care, ensuring timely referrals and comprehensive support for patient needs across multiple disciplines.
- Provide education on self-care, medication adherence, and lifestyle changes, promoting health literacy and empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care.
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step-Down
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided high-quality patient care at a Level I trauma hospital in a fast-paced cardiac step-down unit, managing care for patients with acute cardiac conditions.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to identify changes in patients' cardiac status, responding promptly to potential complications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of cardiac monitoring equipment, including EKGs and telemetry.
- Educated patients and their families on cardiac health, post-operative care, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery and prevent readmission.
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
CareRev
Pacific Northwest Region
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Floated to various units (step-down, telemetry, med/surg) and proved proficiency in each area.
- Managed critical patients on telemetry, vasoactive and insulin drips, BiPAP, and high flow nasal cannula.
- Demonstrated excellent adaptation skills as travel to new hospitals/units was required weekly, depending on the hospital needs.
Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Step-Down
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed perioperative care for patients receiving CABG, valve replacements, ablations, and pacemaker insertions.
- Monitored patients on continuous telemetry while manually manipulating Medtronic temporary external pacemakers.
- Titrated continuous cardiac drips and insulin drips to achieve therapeutic outcomes.
- Identified acute arrhythmias and treated appropriately based on standing orders.
Travel Registered Nurse - Multisystem PCU
MultiCare Auburn Medical Center
Auburn, WA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed care for patients with COVID-19, stroke, ARDS requiring BiPAP, CHF, sepsis, GI bleeds, and arrhythmias.
- Monitored for and treated electrolyte and fluid volume imbalances and cardiac arrhythmias on telemetry.
- Served as Lead RN to assist Charge RN in overseeing 3-4 nurses and 12-15 patients.
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU/COVID-19 ICU
Advent Health Orlando
Orlando, FL
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed care for post-operative patients requiring ECMO, LVAD, IABP, and Impella devices.
- Responded to emergencies involving cardiac arrest, ECMO malfunction, and respiratory distress each shift.
- Collaborated with providers to titrate continuous vasoactive drips, sedation, and insulin drips.
- Cared for patients requiring mechanical ventilation and ECMO.
Registered Nurse - Multisystem PCU
Advent Health Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs, FL
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed care for patients with COVID-19, ARDS, sepsis, pulmonary embolisms, stroke, DKA, HHNS, CHF, COPD, arrhythmias, and GI bleeds.
- Monitored and treated COVID-19 patients requiring heated high-flow oxygen and intermittent BiPAP on continuous telemetry and pulse oximetry.
- Actively titrated cardiac drips and insulin drips, and administered blood transfusions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Winter Park, FL08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2013
Skills
- Accurate documentation and charting
- High attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgement
- Resiliency
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Florida Compact RN License - RN9542972
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Clinical Care Coordinator
UCF Health
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Telephone Triage Nurse
UCF Health
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step-Down
Orlando Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
CareRev
11.2022 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Step-Down
Maine Medical Center
05.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Nurse - Multisystem PCU
MultiCare Auburn Medical Center
11.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU/COVID-19 ICU
Advent Health Orlando
08.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse - Multisystem PCU
Advent Health Altamonte Springs
09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Florida State University