Lindsay Chesley

Denver, Colorado ***** ac7v7z@r.postjobfree.com - 678-***-****

To seek a position as a family nurse practitioner with new challenges and energetic environment, allowing me to utilize my skills and knowledge to maintain patient's health, and encourage healthy lifestyles for patients.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Family Nurse Practitioner/Medical Director

Physical Dimensions- April 2017-Present

• Provide comprehensive care to patients in the form of annual physical exams, to include reviewing bloodwork.

• Provide comprehensive care to patients on an as needed basis for patients with acute health issues and exacerbations of chronic conditions including but not limited to: injections (respiratory, urinary, ear, etc.), fractures, lacerations, etc.

• Provide comprehensive care to patients in need of orthopedic injections, joint injections, trigger point injections.

• Provide IV therapy for rehydration and vitamin supplementation.

• Medical Director for medical side of integrative health practice.

• Responsible for establishing relationship with patients in a multidimensional practice.

• Responsible for ordering of supplies, inventory for medical practice, creation of consents, educate sheets and post-procedure instruction sheets.

• Institute plan of care by following evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Ancora Pain Recovery - June 2013-April 2017

• Provide comprehensive care to patients based on the function and duties as outlined in the Practice Agreement/Protocols contract.

• Perform trigger point injections, joint injections, peripheral nerve block injections.

• Manage intrathecal (Medtronic and Codman) pain pumps including ordering new prescription medication, emptying and refilling pump, programming pump if indicated.

• Initiate plan of care in chronic pain patients including but not limited to: interventional procedures, physical therapy, massage therapy, pain medications, imaging, etc.

• Review imaging and order appropriate treatment according to results.

• Evaluate/Monitor chronic pain and determine need for treatment plan changes.

• Work in conjunction with other healthcare providers to assist in maintenance of patient’s chronic health conditions.

• Assist in instituting new protocols regarding urine drug screens, documentation, psychological testing, etc. for entire practice.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Reddy Medical Group - May 2012 to June 2013

• Demonstrate excellent patient care.

• Manage/Treat patients with acute health issues and exacerbations of chronic conditions including but not limited to: lacerations, fractures, infections (upper respiratory, urinary, ear, etc.).

• Exhibit strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families.

• Institute plan of care by following evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition.

Registered Nurse

Bayada Home Healthcare - February 2012 to May 2012

• Demonstrate excellent patient care.

• Provide care to ventilator dependent, medically fragile children.

• Manage patients with TPN.

• Manage patients with central lines.

• Provide care for tracheostomy patients.

• Provide holistic care to patients including bathing, feeding, toileting, educational activities, etc. Registered Nurse

Artisan Plastic Surgery - April 2009 to January 2012

• Demonstrate excellent patient care.

• Assisted in sterile office procedures to include but not limited to: scar revisions, liposuction, intralesional injections, and excision of lesions.

• Managed all preoperative/postoperative appointments to include but not limited to: taking/uploading preoperative and postoperative photos, providing preoperative instructions to patients, changing dressings, removing Jackson-Pratt drains, removing sutures, draining postoperative seromas, clinical assessment of wound healing, and tissue expansions.

• Designated Study Coordinator for multiple research studies.

• Maintained implant consignment for cosmetic surgeries; responsible for ordering all breast implants for breast reconstruction surgeries.

• Performed intake/evaluation of all clinical phone calls to include but not limited to: prescription refills, patient concerns, medication compliance, referral for physical/occupational therapy, and general post- surgery questions.

• Created surgery price quotes and consulted with patients regarding expectations and recovery time. Registered Nurse/Back Office Manager

Atlanta Dermatology and Surgery - March 2005 to April 2009

• Assisted with all sterile surgical procedures to include but not limited to: MOHS micrographic surgery and surgical excisions.

• Assisted with all in-office procedures to include but not limited to: biopsies, cyst removal, cosmetic removal of benign lesions, intralesional injections, and electrodessication and curettage of skin cancers.

• Managed supply ordering and stocking of examination rooms.

• Performed clinical tasks in the back office to include but not limited to: phlebotomy, intramuscular injections, preoperative and postoperative care of surgical patients, set up all surgical trays for excisions and MOHS micrographic surgery, triage nurse visits and nurse calls, schedule all further treatment appointments for skin cancer patients, referrals to physicians, maintain IPLEDGE patients and accounts, and maintain all biologic patients.

• Assisted with all cosmetic procedures to include but not limited to: facial resurfacing, Botox injections

(cosmetic and hyperhidrosis), Restylane injections, sclerotherapy, thread lift (although no longer on the market), and Radiesse injections.

• Ability to perform all front office duties to include but not limited to: maintenance of patient flow of new and established patients from check-in to check-out, posting insurance payments, posting patient payments, verification of insurance coverage, billing and coding, scheduling and medical transcription. EKG Technician/ Medical Transcriptionist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - April 2002 to March 2005

• Performed 12 lead EKG's on all patients.

• Collected vital signs on all patients.

• Supervised postoperative care on patients.

• Completed medical transcription for 10 physicians.

• Assisted in release of medical records and referrals. Patient Care Technician

• Monitored and recorded vital signs.

• Observed, recorded and reported patient mental, physical and emotional condition. • Electrocardiograms, phlebotomy.

• Transferred patients to and from bed or wheelchair.

• Assisted physicians and nurses during examinations and treatments.

• Assisted with daily hygiene and feeding patients, including NG tube feedings. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner BRENAU UNIVERSITY - Gainesville, GA May 2012

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BRENAU UNIVERSITY - Gainesville, GA May 2009

Associate of Arts in Foreign Language

GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE - Clarkston, GA May 2006 References Available Upon Request

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