Richard M Lindsey
Reedley,CA
Summary
Energetic and compassionate, bringing thorough understanding of family-centered care and advanced clinical skills. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of diagnostic techniques and treatment planning, along with proficiency in patient education and electronic health records management. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and improving patient outcomes through empathetic and evidence-based practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Emergency Medicine
Madera Community Hospital
Madera, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic health conditions.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner Emergency Medicine
Adventist CVN/Vituity Partner
08.2024 - Current
- Manage and treat 20-30 patients daily, including conducting physical exams, diagnosing illnesses, consulting specialists, and admitting patients
- Ordering appropriate imaging and diagnostic testing
- Acute disease management using evidence-based treatment protocols
- Procedures: Arthrocentesis, I&D of abscess, splinting, sutures, pelvic exams, woods lamp
Registered Nurse Cardiovascular ICCU/ICU
Kaweah Health
Visalia, CA
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Provide high acuity care to patients with CHF, OHS, AFIB RVR, SVT, STEMI/NSTEMI, COPD, CAPD, MVA, Cardiogenic shock, and post-cardiac arrest.
- Manage critically ill mechanically ventilated patients
- Recover and provide care to patients who undergo PCI and revascularization procedures. Ex: OHS, TVAR, TCAR, CEA, Angiograms, Stents, PPM, Fem Pop bypass, AAA repair
- Implemented and titrated various medications to control patient's sedation, heart rate, rhythm, contractility, BP, and fluid status.
Education
B.S - Kinesiology Exercise Science
California State University Fresno
01.2018
MSN - Family Nurse Practioner
California State University Fresno
01.2024
AS - Registered Nursing
College of the Sequoias
01.2021
AS - Biological Science
Reedley Community College
01.2018
AA - Physical Education
Reedley Community College
01.2014
Skills
- Intubation
- Central Line Insertion
- Paracentesis
- Ultrasound guided IV insertion
Accomplishments
Obtained a 4.0 from CSU Fresno FNP program. Received the Exemplary Graduate Student award for the masters progam.
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Emergency Medicine
Madera Community Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner Emergency Medicine
Adventist CVN/Vituity Partner
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Cardiovascular ICCU/ICU
Kaweah Health
12.2021 - 08.2024
MSN - Family Nurse Practioner
California State University Fresno
AS - Registered Nursing
College of the Sequoias
AS - Biological Science
Reedley Community College
AA - Physical Education
Reedley Community College
B.S - Kinesiology Exercise Science
California State University Fresno