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Megan L. Lindsey

Alto

Summary

Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role with strong background in patient care and clinical procedures. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and supp
orting medical teams in fast-paced environments. Focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable and compassionate with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Extern

Christus Health
12.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
  • Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
  • Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness within the facility.
  • Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
  • Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working seamlessly across various clinical units based on staffing needs or volume fluctuations within the hospital setting.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients during difficult times, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.
  • Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
  • Effectively managed time and resources to provide optimal patient care during high-volume shifts, ensuring timely provision of necessary interventions.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Heart to Heart Hospice
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Certified Nurse Assistants help offer comfort, provide support, and preserve dignity.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff on wound care management, facilitating rapid healing and minimizing discomfort for patients.
  • Provided emotional support for patients experiencing difficult medical situations, enhancing their overall well-being during treatment periods.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Traditions Health (Hospice)
02.2019 - 05.2021
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through empathetic listening and clear communication skills.
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, increasing efficiency and maintaining high-quality care.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or changes to nursing staff.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Hospice Connection
02.2019 - 05.2017
  • Implemented customized care plans for patients with diverse needs, resulting in better overall health management.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff on wound care management, facilitating rapid healing and minimizing discomfort for patients.

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

Rusk State Hospital
05.2013 - 01.2017
  • Observe and report any changes to the Registered Nurse. Physically support, guidance, and assist with activities of daily living
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.

Education

Associate's - Art

Kilgore College
12.2022

Bachelors - Nursing

Stephen F. Austin University
08.2025

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Catheter care
  • Patient assessment
  • Infection control
  • Health promotion
  • Nursing team support
  • Personal hygiene management
  • Critical thinking
  • Compassionate and caring

Certification

  • CPR Certified 8 Years
  • BLS 2 Years

Timeline

Nurse Extern

Christus Health
12.2024 - Current

Certified Nurse Assistant

Heart to Heart Hospice
05.2022 - 09.2023

Traditions Health (Hospice)
02.2019 - 05.2021

Hospice Connection
02.2019 - 05.2017

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

Rusk State Hospital
05.2013 - 01.2017

Bachelors - Nursing

Stephen F. Austin University

Associate's - Art

Kilgore College

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