Lindsey

Helms RN
1 4 7 5 G r a n t S t . A p t 1 B e l l i n g h a m , W A 9 8 2 2 5 | 360. 9 6 1 . 6 2 2 8 | lindsey.helms15@gmail.com

Enthusiastic and committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and
social justice for our community

RELEVANT HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, Bellingham, WA

August 2015 - Present
Medical Care Unit Staff RN, New Graduate Residency Program
Compassionately provide full care, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure, for up to six patients on night shift
Effectively coordinate patient care plans while managing complex needs including ongoing assessment, bedside reporting, IV starts,
urinary catheterization, medication administration, dressing changes, central line care, tube feedings, and chest tubes
Prioritize critical interventions to provide holistic, evidence based, patient-centered care
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, creating positive interpersonal relationships focused on improving patient outcomes
Engage in evidence based research and implementation to benefit hospital policies and procedures as part of professional
development

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, Bellingham, WA





April - May 2015
Senior Preceptorship Progressive Care Unit (120 hours)
Effectively provided full care, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure, for up to four patients under preceptor supervision
Compassionately managed complex patient needs while performing assessment, bedside reporting, discharge education, IV starts,
urinary catheterization, medication administration, dressing changes, and central line care
Enhanced organizational and time management skills while providing holistic, patient-centered care
Developed and maintained positive interpersonal relationships with staff and patients to improve patient outcomes

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, Bellingham, WA




September 2013 - June 2015
Clinical Rotations (700+ hours)
Provided culturally and developmentally competent care to a diverse group of patients in emergency department, intensive care
unit, labor and delivery, medical, surgical, pediatrics and mental health units ensuring specialized patient needs were met
Collaboratively worked within interdisciplinary team to promote holistic patient health
Cultivated excellent organizational and time management skills to efficiently care for complex patient groups
Engaged in active listening with patients and families to provide individualized, patient-centered care


________________________________________________________ Relevant W ork Experience___________________________________________________

Rock and Rye Oyster House, Bellingham, WA






June 2014 to July 2015
Front of House Supervisor/Server





Collaborated with management team to produce new restaurant policies and procedures
Creatively organized, planned, and executed special events
Thoughtfully elicited feedback from staff and customers to increase efficiency and promote customer satisfaction
Comprehensively oriented and trained new employees in all front of house positions

Bayou on Bay, Bellingham, WA







March 2010 to June 2014
Bartender/Server/Supervisor






Successfully managed high volume of customers while promoting team work and collaboration among staff
Independently implemented policies and procedures to increase efficiency, enhance sales, and improve customer satisfaction
Thoroughly oriented and trained new employees in all front of house positions

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA Anticipated Graduation August 2016
Associates of Science in Nursing With Honors 2015, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA Deans List Scholar

VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

International Student Mentor

September 2014 to June 2015
Provided health education and illness prevention to international student from Pakistan
Organized health and nutrition workshop for 16 international students
Treasurer of Student Nurses of Whatcom Community College (SNOW)



September 2013 to June 2015
Managed budget of 2015 graduating nursing class
Planned pinning ceremony for 2015 graduating nursing class
Participated in numerous community service events for Rainbow Recovery Center, Light House Mission, Sean Humphreys House,
and Black Drop Coffee

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Washington State RN (60577983)







July 2015
American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Expires April 2017
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Expires September 2017
Advanced Care of the Dementia Patient








January 2016
Stewards of Children Darkness to Light" Sexual Abuse Prevention Training March 2015

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Karin Luce RN, BSN
Medical Care Unit Nurse Manager
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
KLuce@peacehealth.org
(360) 734-5400

Karen Rhoades RN
Medical Care Unit Nurse Preceptor
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
krhoades@peacehealth.org
(360) 201-6038

David Flarry RN, BSN
Progressive Care Unit Nurse Preceptor
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
dflarry@peacehealth.org
(360) 920-0422

Jill Mount, PhD, RN
Nursing Educator
Western Washington University
Jill.Mount@wwu.edu

Jada Ginnett RN, MSN/Ed
Nursing Instructor
Whatcom Community College
jginnett@whatcom.ctc.edu
(360) 920-2239

Steve Croiser
Proprietor
Bayou on Bay/Rock and Rye Oyster House
(360) 510-8708