Lindsay Stroud
Loris,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Infection Prevention Coordinator
Conway Medical Center
Conway, SC
05.2013 - Current
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices. Helped implement "free scales" to be given out to all patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Ensured all homecare supplies, equipment, and or treatment needs were coordinated with appropriate home health agencies.
- Worked effectively with patients to coordinate solutions so their overall health and wellbeing was being taken care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans. Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions such as surgical site infection,multi-drug resistant organisms and treatment, and sepsis.
Registered Nurse-Patient Safety Advocate
Marion County Medical Center
Marion, SC
09.1998 - 05.2013
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Ensured all homecare supplies, equipment, and or treatment needs were coordinated with the appropriate home health agencies.
- Assisted individuals in navigating processes and procedures to resolve issues, understand rights and express views.
- Advocated for patients to receive all medical supplies, transportation, and follow-up care needed.
- Worked effectively with patients to coordinate solutions so their overall health and wellbeing was being taken care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Kaplan University (Purdue Global)
West Lafayette, IN2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC09.1998
Skills
Health care advisory
- Good listener that is caring
- Experience with helping patients get medical equipment, home infusions, and other needs as applicable
- Care planning
- Experience with Cerner, Meditech, and EPIC systems
- Policy Development
- Staff Training & Education
- Data Collection & Reporting
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Patient care safety
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Certified in Infection Control and Epidemiology
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Infection Prevention Coordinator
Conway Medical Center
05.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse-Patient Safety Advocate
Marion County Medical Center
09.1998 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Kaplan University (Purdue Global)
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