Lyndsi Finn
Peoria,IL
Summary
Employment as PMHNP
Healthcare professional prepared for advanced clinical roles. Proven track record of delivering patient care with precision and empathy. Strong background in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education. Excellent collaborator in multidisciplinary teams, adaptable to evolving healthcare needs. Adept at implementing best practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Professor
Bradley University
01.2020 - Current
- Adjunct Professor of Pediatric Clinicals
- Adjunct Professor of Mental Health Clinicals
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Consistently received high evaluations from both peers and students alike, reflecting exceptional teaching abilities and dedication to student success.
Registered Nurse
OSF St Francis Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
- Assisting physicians in caring for pediatric patients; infant to18 years old
- Administering medications
- Obtaining vital signs
- Obtaining blood specimens for laboratory tests
- Insertion of IV's
- Administering blood products for transfusions
- Assist patients in activities of daily living
- Provide support to other team members in patient care on the unit
- Member of staffing committee
- United Way Champion
- CLABSI Champion
- Preceptor
- Member of PNC
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
Patient Care Technician
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
08.2008 - 05.2015
- Assisting nurses and physicians in caring for pediatric patients; infant to18 years old
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
Medical Office Assistant-Temporary Position
St. Jude Midwest Affiliate at OSF St. Francis Medical Center
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Registered patients and completed associated paperwork for accurate records.
- Supported patient care with accurate preparation and maintenance of examination rooms.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Unit Secretary/ Summer Position
Methodist Medical Center
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Answered phones
- Entered physicians orders into computer
- Assist nurses and techs with proper lifting techniques to ensure patient and employee safety
- Monitored teletracking system
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Post-Master's Certificate
Husson University
12-2024
Master's - Science of Nursing in Education
Western Governor's University
01.2018
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
Western Governor's University
Associates Degree - Registered Nurse
Illinois Central College
01.2015
Associates Degree - Applied Arts & Sciences
Illinois Central College
01.2011
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Teaching strategies
- Evidence-based teaching
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Care plan development
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Assocation
- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Awards
General Wayne A. Downing Scholarship 2012
General Wayne A. Downing Scholarship 2013
Casey and Verna Thomson Scholarship 2014
Paws for Praise 2015
Nursing Excellence Nurse Innovator 2019
Timeline
Nursing Professor
Bradley University
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
OSF St Francis Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
Medical Office Assistant-Temporary Position
St. Jude Midwest Affiliate at OSF St. Francis Medical Center
08.2011 - 12.2011
Patient Care Technician
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
08.2008 - 05.2015
Unit Secretary/ Summer Position
Methodist Medical Center
05.2007 - 08.2007
Master's - Science of Nursing in Education
Western Governor's University
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
Western Governor's University
Associates Degree - Registered Nurse
Illinois Central College
Associates Degree - Applied Arts & Sciences
Illinois Central College
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Post-Master's Certificate
Husson University
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