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Lyndsey Debnam

Richmond

Summary

Pediatric critical care nurse with expertise in emergency response and patient advocacy. Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional care in high-pressure environments. Experienced in mentoring junior staff to enhance team performance and patient outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Critical Care Unit

VCU Health
Richmond
10.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments to optimize recovery for critically ill pediatric patients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Utilized advanced medical equipment for patient monitoring and intervention.
  • Assisted in emergency procedures to stabilize critically ill pediatric patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
  • Trained new staff on unit protocols and best practices for pediatric care.
  • Supervised nursing staff in high-pressure ICU environment.

Registered Nurse - Hume Lee Transplant Unit

VCU Health
Richmond
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Provided comprehensive care for patients and families, addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
  • Ensured quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals.
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
  • Document patient care by charting in Cerner.Precept new graduate and nursing hires.
  • Promoted to charge RN role after demonstrating leadership skills and clinical expertise.

Patient Care Technician - Hume Lee Transplant Unit

VCU Health
Richmond
12.2017 - 08.2019
  • Assisted patients with ADLs, toileting, and bathing to promote comfort and dignity.
  • Phlebotomy and starting IV's.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs to aid in comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Supported nursing staff in patient care, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
  • Pre-op patients for surgery and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Radford University
Radford, VA
05-2026

Associate Degree in Nursing -

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
08-2019

Associate of Arts -

Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC
05-2017

High School Diploma -

East Wake School of Arts, Education, & Global Stud
Wendell, NC
06-2011

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Emergency response
  • Clinical documentation
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Critical Care Unit

VCU Health
10.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse - Hume Lee Transplant Unit

VCU Health
08.2019 - 10.2021

Patient Care Technician - Hume Lee Transplant Unit

VCU Health
12.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Radford University

Associate Degree in Nursing -

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Associate of Arts -

Carteret Community College

High School Diploma -

East Wake School of Arts, Education, & Global Stud
Lyndsey Debnam