Lindsey Watkins RN, MPH, MSN, FNP-BC

FNP License: 95011860

DEA: MW5449207

RN License # 95103241

***** ******* **. **** *****, CA 92629

661-***-**** • adgatk@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

Ohana Physicians Cooperative

Nurse Practitioner (August 2019- present)

Examines diagnoses and treats patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities within the Orange County.

Counsels and educates patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns.

Documents items such as: chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan.

Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans.

Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, and procedures.

Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up.

Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services

Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.

Maintains quality of care standards as defined by the practice.

Orange County Neurosurgical Associates

Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner (March 2019-present)

Independently assess and manage patients with both acute and chronic neurosurgical and spinal conditions.

Collaborating with the supervising physician to conduct patient assessments, medical history, physical exams and to diagnose health and developmental problems.

Orders and interprets lab and diagnostic tests.

Develops and implements treatment plan.

Completes notes in a thorough and timely manner.

Submits billing data in an accurate and timely manner.

Assists staff and patients with questions as they arise.

Mission Hospital Laguna Beach

Registered Nurse—Medical Surgical/Telemetry (September 2016- present)

Responsible for and accountable for providing direct, age specific patient care to assigned patients.

Follows the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.

Responsible for the coordination of the interdisciplinary team approach to patient care.

Provides clinical leadership for other nursing staff as assigned and performs related duties as required.

Serves as a preceptor for new registered nurses and employees.

Supervises LVN’s, CNA’s, Unit Secretary, and other ancillary staff.

Demonstrates competency in assessment skills for the patient population served including but not limited to: risk behaviors, educational level and needs, psychosocial needs, and clinical care.

Demonstrates the ability to plan and coordinate care with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.

Demonstrates the ability to prioritize patient care problems and determine nursing interventions utilizing critical thinking in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, acceptable standards of practice and regulatory standards.

Maintains current competencies as well as updated knowledge in the area of practice.

Aerial Acrobat

Freelance performer (June 2011- present)

Develops and performs specialized aerial acts on silks, hammock, lyra, and sphere for contracted entertainment and television events and showcases.

Develops and performs specialized ground acts consisting of hand balancing and contortion.

Instructs and mentors beginning, intermediate and advanced students in all acrobatic disciplines.

Lalita Pandit, MD, Inc.

Oncology Infusion RN (May 2016- September 2016)

Prepares chemotherapy IV medications according to treatment plan.

Provides care to patients receiving treatment requiring IV therapy, medication, and chemotherapy within the RN scope of practice.

Assesses, prioritizes, and monitors patient status, and provides education regarding therapy and treatment.

Utilizes interviewing skills and critical thinking skills in assessing patients to determine appropriate triage, education and support.

Lalita Pandit, MD, Inc.

Lead Clinical Oncology Research Coordinator (October 2012- June 2016)

Performs physical assessments, calculates chemotherapy dosages, and performs venipuncture and EKGs for all oncology research patients.

Assists with bone marrow biopsies and other in-house procedures.

Obtains blood samples, cultures, tissues, and other specimens for laboratory analysis.

Processes laboratory specimens for study specific tests.

Participates in implementing, executing, and managing clinical trials; ensures proper follow-up visits and assessments are scheduled and conducted in accordance with the protocol.

Monitors patients for adverse events and reports to appropriate local and federal agencies; performs chart review for long-term data collection; collects and enters data for patients enrolled on the protocol.

Identifies and assesses eligibility of patients for consideration of participation in clinical trials, recruits and interviews eligible patients.

Living Hope Clinical Foundation

Clinical HIV Research Coordinator (February 2010- October 2012)

Obtains blood samples, cultures, tissues, and other specimens for laboratory analysis.

Processes laboratory specimens for specific tests.

Assesses patients for adverse events to investigational medication.

Performs EKGs when designated by study schedule and timeline.

Coordinates and participates in clinical research studies conducted by principal investigator(s), coordinated and participates in a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data.

Coordinates and implements procedures to collect data from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests, and other sources; codes, evaluates and interprets collected data and prepares appropriate documentation.

Exhibit knowledge of principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Conference of Harmonization of Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (ICH), including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.

Maintains storage and dispensation of investigational medications on a daily basis.

Education Completed

University of Massachusetts Boston, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2018

Charles R. Drew University, Masters of Science in Nursing, 2016

California State University Long Beach, Master’s of Public Health, 2013

The New School of Cooking, Culinary Arts Degree, 2013

California State University Long Beach, Bachelor of Science, Biology 2011

Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

References

Afshin Doust, MD 702-***-****

Monica Malcuit, Nurse Manager 949-***-****

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