Lyndsey Ryder
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Compassionate Critical Care Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient monitoring, emergency response, and critical care medication administration. Excel in communication, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Float
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
09.2021 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Educated family members on post-discharge care instructions for their loved ones.
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
- Identified changes in patient conditions and reported them to the supervising physician immediately.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings that addressed the needs of each patient served.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Assessed patient's physical and emotional condition on a daily basis.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members regarding treatment plans for each patient served.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to family members during difficult times.
- Instructed students on proper techniques related to critical care nursing skills.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices related to critical care management.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered to patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Operated and monitored life support systems and medical devices specific to the critical care setting.
- Ensured strict compliance with infection control protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical procedures, and self-care skills.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Managed the administration of blood products and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Assisted in the orientation and mentoring of new nursing staff, enhancing team capabilities.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Registered Nurse- Neuro/Trauma Med-Surg
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, Iowa
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Instructed patients and family members on proper post-operative homecare techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through observation of clinical indicators such as pain level, breathing rate or laboratory values.
- Participated in activities related to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Identified potential risk factors which could lead to complications during recovery periods.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Assisted physicians with procedures as needed during rounds or bedside examinations.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA05-2020
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Sedation administration
- Life-sustaining machines
- Ventilator management
- Airway Management
- IV setup
- Compassionate Care
- Treatment Planning
- HIPAA Education
- Taking vitals
- Patient discharging
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award nominee
Certification
- ECMO Certification
- Balloon Pump Certification
- Epidural Certification
- CRRT Certification
- TNCC
- NIH Certification
- LVAD Certification
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse- Float
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse- Neuro/Trauma Med-Surg
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
09.2020 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College District