Lyndsey Stafford
Yorkville,IL
Summary
Illinois licensed Registered Nurse with 13+ years of experience in medical-surgical, postoperative care, bariatrics, pediatrics and correctional nursing.
→ Nurse Leader - Trusted preceptor for new hire nurses and supported daily unit operations as charge nurse.
→ Patient Advocate - Builds rapport with patients and caregivers, assessing needs for community resources, and providing disease-specific education with the goal of successful transition to home environment at discharge.
→ Process Improvement - Improved patient care and safety through implementation of evidence-based practice projects including: intake/output measurement and documentation, response to patient falls and staffing needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Nurse
ACH
Yorkville, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses in a secure correctional environment.
- Conduct health assessments to identify medical needs and develop treatment plans for inmates.
- Educate inmates on health management, disease prevention, and medication adherence strategies.
- Manage medical records accurately, ensuring compliance with legal standards and confidentiality protocols.
- Exhibit strong clinical judgment by accurately triaging patients and escalating concerns to higher levels of care when necessary.
Substitute School Nurse
Yorkville School Dist 115
Yorkville, IL
02.2023 - Current
- Provide compassionate care to ill or injured students, coordinating with parents as needed for timely pickup or further medical attention.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and school policies.
- Accurately documenting in 30-70 student’s EHRs each shift.
Independent Sales Consultant
PaperPie
Remote
08.2019 - 04.2025
- Sold children’s books and learning resources to families and schools.
- Trained and lead a team of 20+ consultants, using virtual features, such as Zoom, to communicate with team members and to provide trainings.
- Participated in local events and trade shows to promote brand awareness and sell products.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Delnor Community Hospital
Geneva, IL
08.2011 - 08.2021
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to improve accurate measurement and documentation of patient’s intakes/outputs, fall prevention strategies and a staff response protocol for inpatient falls.
- Managed on shift unit operations, patient admissions and transfers, and staffing assignments as charge nurse.
- Trained over 20 new hire nurses on patient care, medication administration and best practices for documentation.
EMT- Basic
Sandwich Fire Department
Sandwich, IL
06.2009 - 04.2011
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to improve accurate measurement and documentation of patient’s intakes/outputs, fall prevention strategies and a staff response protocol for inpatient falls.
- Managed on shift unit operations, patient admissions and transfers, and staffing assignments as charge nurse.
- Trained over 20 new hire nurses on patient care, medication administration and best practices for documentation.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2011
Skills
- Post op care and pain management
- EHR proficiency
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Care plans and care coordination
- Time management
- Emergency care and triage
- Leadership and team management
- Wound care and infection prevention
- Administration of blood products
- Pediatric care
- Chronic illness management
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- IV therapy management
- HIPAA protocol adherence
Certification
CPR/BLS Certification
Certified Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Timeline
Corrections Nurse
ACH
08.2025 - Current
Substitute School Nurse
Yorkville School Dist 115
02.2023 - Current
Independent Sales Consultant
PaperPie
08.2019 - 04.2025
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Delnor Community Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2021
EMT- Basic
Sandwich Fire Department
06.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Aurora University