Spartanburg Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Lindsey
Neal
Greenville, SC 29615
adrtu7@r.postjobfree.com
Dedicated registered nurse (RN) with specialty experience in bariatric, psychiatric mental health, emergency, neurologic, cardiac, vascular, and urology nursing. Developed strong bariatric, psychiatric mental health, critical care, emergent medicine, neurologic, cardiac, vascular, and urology evaluation and treatment-planning skills. Knowledge of medication administration, assessment, management, and treatment in a multitude of medical specialties.
Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, to facilitate groups and educational seminars, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.
Skills
Bariatric Pre and Post-Operative Education
Neurological
Assessment
Assertive Communication with Patients
Critical-Care Nursing
Multi-Disciplinary Leaderships Skills
JCAHO Standards/
Compliance
Research Analysis
Medication Administration
Community Marketing
Parent/Patient/
Family Education
Strong Organizing, Problem-Solving and Analytic Skills
Patient Advocacy
Patient Assessment
Efficient Computer Skills using Multiple EHR Programs
Psychiatric Nursing
Emergency Assessments
Quality & Continuity of Care
Expansion & Growth of Hospital Programs
Experience
JANUARY 2022 -- CURRENT
Vascular & Urology Surgical Specialty Registered Nurse / Prisma Health, Greenville, SC
Serve as Registered Nurse specializing in vascular and urology medicine in Greenville, SC. Provide direct patient care to patients requiring medical and/or surgical treatment for vascular or urologic conditions and/or diseases. Play a key role on a team of nurses, vascular surgeons, urologists, hospitalists and case managers. Actively participate in development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of vascular or urologic issues. Ensure that provider orders are efficiently and effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and emergent orders. Participate in code situations, use critical thinking skills regularly, and perform vascular and urologic-specific assessments on complex vascular and urologic patients.
SEPTEMBER 2020 – DECEMBER 2021
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse / Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
Served as an Adult Behavioral Health Registered Nurse in Charlotte, NC. Provided direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility. Performed initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Participated in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient. Evaluated patient's response to interventions and revised nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborated with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status. Performed appropriate assessments of patients per hospital policy and identified physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs in order to provide individualized care of the patient. Evaluated and recognized changes in patients' physical and psychosocial status and revised the plan of care as necessary.
SEPTEMBER 2015 –SEPTEMBER 2020 PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER ROCK HILL, SC
Lung Screening Program Patient Navigator / JANUARY 2019 – SEPTEMBER 2020
Served as the Lung Screening Program Patient Navigator in Rock Hill, SC. Responsible for the overall strategic planning and marketing of the lung screening program. Managing on-going analysis, development, and implementation of methods and systems to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program’s clinical functions; oversees data formation, collection and maintenance; coordinates community outreach and patient recruitment efforts; and is accountable for program results. Acts as a liaison between the patient, their family and internal and/or external service providers. Identifies and maintains a database of appropriate resources for client support. Recognizes barriers to healthcare and connects patients to the resources they may need.
Bariatric Coordinator / FEBRUARY 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2020
Served as the Bariatric Coordinator in Rock Hill, SC. Coordinates clinic services to achieve optimal patient care. Serves as liaison between professional medical staff and management in administrating policies and procedures regarding patient flow and utilization of space, time, supplies, and equipment. Develops policies and procedures to improve patient care and utilization of clinic resources. Maintains interface with physicians, patients and administrative staff to provide information and to resolve problems relating to clinic services. Assists in the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures including OSHA and other regulatory standards. Establishes education clinics for bariatric patients. Serves as a clinical and management resource for decision making, problem solving, and employee performance reviews. Orients and trains new medical support staff. Monitors staff training and hands-on instruction for new equipment, procedures, and software. Responsible for the overall strategic planning and marketing of the bariatric surgery program. Manages on-going analysis, development, and implementation of methods and systems to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program’s clinical functions; oversees data formation, collection, and maintenance; coordinates community outreach and patient recruitment efforts; and is accountable for program results. Provides each surgical weight loss patient with extensive pre and post operation education. Leads all community bariatric events, including surgical weight loss informational seminars and surgical weight loss support groups.
Emergency Trauma Registered Nurse / SEPTEMBER 2015 – FEBRUARY 2017
Served as an Emergency Trauma RN in Rock Hill, SC. Delivered care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborated with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Provided care for patients from various types of illnesses or trauma requiring emergency attention. Recognized and effectively treated life-threatening conditions. Maintained clinical knowledge and skills competency in accordance with current standards of practice.
APRIL 2014 – JUNE 2015
Telehealth Registered Nurse / McKesson Corporation, Greenville, SC
Served as a Telehealth Registered Nurse for the Nurse Advice Line for a corporation based in Colorado. As a Nurse Advice Line register nurse, I provided care to individuals and defined patient populations through the use of telecommunications in accordance with computer-based algorithms, protocols, or guidelines. Used critical thinking and communication skills to assess, plan, implement, educate and evaluate patient outcomes. Services were performed telephonically and interventions are recorded in the computer application.
FEBRUARY 2013 – FEBRUARY 2014
Emergency Trauma Nurse / Spartanburg Regional, Spartanburg, SC
Served as an Emergency Trauma RN in Spartanburg, SC. Utilized knowledge and skills to provide direct age-specific and culturally appropriate care through the use of the nursing process based on knowledge of principles of growth and development. Served as a clinical resource; participated in patient and staff education; demonstrated leadership; and served as a preceptor. In addition, specialized as an Emergency Psychiatric RN.
MARCH 2011 – DECEMBER 2012
Emergency Trauma Nurse / Greenville Memorial, Greenville, SC
Served as an Emergency Trauma RN in Greenville, SC. Provided clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting. Provided individualized patient care within assigned area(s) based upon the nursing process. Developed, implemented, evaluated and revised plan of care based on physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient/family. Assessed patient for changes that may hinder recovery. Collaborated with staff, physicians, and other disciplines to provide quality care delivery. Maintained clinical knowledge and skills competency to facilitate patient care in accordance with current standards of practice. Provided a safe patient care environment. Monitored environment and initiated intervention to provide safe patient care.
FEBRUARY 2009 – MARCH 2011
Neuro/Telemetry Nurse / Mary Black Memorial, Spartanburg, SC
Served as RN at hospital located in Spartanburg, SC. Assigned to neurologic/cardiac unit and played a key role on the team of RNs, neurologists, cardiologists, primary care physicians and case managers. Actively participated in development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of neurologic and/or cardiac issues. Ensured that doctors’ orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders. Participated in code situations, uses critical thinking skills on a daily basis, and performed neurological assessments on stroke and neurologically impaired patients.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing
9/2019-12/2021 Simmons University Boston, MA
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), GPA: 3.9
Sigma Theta Tau
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
1/2006-12/2008 University of South Carolina Upstate Spartanburg, SC
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), GPA: 3.6 (Dean’s List)
Graduated Cum Laude
Sigma Theta Tau
8/2005-12/2005 Clemson University Clemson, SC
Dean’s List
8/2004-5/2005 Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg, SC
Dean’s List
Certifications
3/2022 Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), State of SC
5/2019 Rapid Regulatory Compliance: Non-clinical I & II
3/2019 BLS, American Heart Association
1/2009 Registered Nurse, State of SC
Awards
Earned Patient Safety Star Award in March 2019 for improving a positive outcome for post-operative surgical weight loss patients.
Recipient of a Caring for Your Colleague Award for commitment to patient safety.
Community Service & Volunteer Experience
Organized community and hospital-wide food donation drive to serve county residents in June 2019.
Delivered presentation on surgical weight loss at local church community health fair.
Support employer initiatives in community outreach events quarterly.
Provide education via print, radio and media outlets.
Prepare and disseminate information on surgical weight loss benefits and processes annually at local Diabetes Bizarre.
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