Nurse Practitioner Registered

Lindsay Kochelek, RN, FNP-DNP

Winona, MN 262-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Family Nurse Practitioner

RN experienced in working with multi-cultural and multi-generational patient populations. Accomplished nurse with 12 years of clinical experience. Expert at assessing patients and analyzing symptoms. Trusted advisor to patients and their families. An effective collaborator with multi-disciplinary care teams who also excels on independent assignments. Dedicated educator for nursing students and continuing education programs.

§ Primary Care § Assessment Skills § LVAD Management

§ Pediatrics § Communication Skills § Cardiac Care

§ Geriatrics § Decision-making Skills § Professional Education PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mayo Clinic, Lacrosse, WI

Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department/Fast Track Section

January 2019 – Present

Evaluate and triage emergency patients from newborn to geriatric in level three trauma center. Treatment of illnesses, treat minor injuries that involve suturing, incision and drainages, and removal of foreign bodies, as well as orthopedic injuries, extensive wound or burn care, and mental health conditions. Consult with specialists, as situations demand.

§ See as many as 35 patients per day.

§ Evaluate and treat higher acuity patients when needed. UW Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

January 2014 – December 2018

Level One trauma Care Center. Provided care for patients at a 535-bed regional medical center. Float assignments rotate among medical-surgical and telemetry, as well as general and intermediate care. Follow policies and procedures specific to each unit assignment to utilize assessment skills, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate results. Coordinate with permanent staff, admitting physicians, social services, and allied healthcare professionals on patient care.

§ Member of CODE and SOS Teams.

Favorite Health Care Staffing, Milwaukee, WI

Travel Nurse

June 2011 - December 2013

Engaged to furnish high quality patient care in a variety of settings that ranged from level one trauma centers to remote facilities with limited medical resources. Assigned to telemetry, medical-surgical, and intermediate care positions.

§ Adapted to variety of work environments, institutional cultures, and diverse patient populations. Aurora Grafton Hospital, Grafton, WI

Critical Care Staff Nurse

January 2011 - June 2011

Assessed critically ill patients. Followed care plans for inpatient neurology, cardiac medical, cardio-thoracic, and surgical patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. Monitored conditions and provided intensive interventions, therapies, and emergency care, as needed.

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Aurora St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

Cardiac/Medical Staff Nurse

November 2008 - January 2011

Cared for cardiac patients at internationally known Cardiac Specialty Center and accredited Chest Pain Center. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, administered medication, and maintained patient flow. Advised patients and families on discharge planning, follow-up care, and medication management. TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Teaching Assistant

August 2016 - December 2018

Collaborated with faculty in classroom and simulation center settings in educating undergraduate nursing students. Reinforced lecture material and answered student questions in-person and through email, graded papers and examinations, and interacted with on-line group discussions. Coordinated pediatric, OB, and adult care simulations. Approximately 25 students in simulation class, 100 students in lecture class. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. Graduated May 2018

Associate of Science in Nursing Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI Completed BSN-RN. Graduated May 2008.

Certificates & Licenses

Registered Nurse, State of Wisconsin.

Licensed Nurse Practitioner, State of Wisconsin.

ACLS Provider, American Heart Association, December 2019. BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association, December 2019. PALS, February 2019.

SBIRT Certification.

Opioid Education (current).

EKG Course.

IV Ultrasound Certification.

Precepting Course.

Professional & Community Involvement

Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, 2015-2017. Helping Hands Nurse Volunteer, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015.

(Missionary work in Australia and New Zealand.)

Volunteer, Lakeshore Community Clinic

(Diabetes teaching management for refugees and undocumented immigrants.) Awards

Daisy Award in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2016.

Nursing Excellence Award Nomination, 2012.

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