Lindsey Kohls
Foley
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. Cloud Hospital, skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and advanced life support. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Reliable and adaptable with commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
08.2017 - Current
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience and Spine
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Nursing Assistant
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
07.2012 - 06.2016
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Saint Cloud, MN01-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Endotracheal tube care
- Central line maintenance
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience and Spine
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2017
Nursing Assistant
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
07.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
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