Mindi Lightner
Sylvania,OH
Summary
Dedicated, Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in critical care environments, Emergency response, End-of Life care, fostering Team collaboration, Reliable and adaptable Proven ability to lead nursing teams, mentor new staff, and implement individualized care plans that enhance patient-family outcomes and satisfaction. Ready to join your Team.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advanced Specialty Hospitals
Toledo, OH
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and discharge instructions.
- Critical Drip administration
- Precepting new hires
- End of life support
Registered Nurse
Regency Hospital of Toledo
Toledo, OH
02.2016 - 03.2025
- Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize hospital workflow.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices and patient outcomes within the facility.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, workflows, and best practices to foster a supportive work environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital Mansfield
Mansfield, OH
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Team Leadership with LPNS
- House Supervisor
- Critical Drip Administration
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Preceptor-Mentor
Registered Nurse
Mansfield MedCentral Hospital
Mansfield, OH
01.2002 - 01.2015
- CCU
- CRRT
- IABP management, temporary pacer
- CRITICAL DRIPS
- CODE TEAM
- FLOAT RN (ER, CVICU)
- Med-surg-TEAM RN WITH LPN
- END of Life weaning
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
OSU Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH01.2002
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Knox County Career Center
Mount Vernon, OH01.1990
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Emergency response
- Staff supervision
- Cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
- Palliative care awareness
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advanced Specialty Hospitals
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Regency Hospital of Toledo
02.2016 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital Mansfield
01.2013 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Mansfield MedCentral Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
OSU Central Ohio Technical College
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Knox County Career Center