Lindsay J. Bishop
204 Betsinger Road #63, Sherrill NY, 13461
Cell: 607-226-4971
kurtzl17@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science, Major in Nursing
Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York
Dean’s List 2005-2009
May 2009
Cumulative GPA 3.64
Masters of Science, Major in Nursing (FNP)
May 2014
SUNY IT, Utica, New York
>750 hours of clinical
Cumulative GPA 3.70
CREDENTIALS
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Expires 9/2015
Expires 10/2015
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE/ EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
 Prime
 Care Urgent Care- RN
Prime Care Physicians, Albany, New York

Full-time RN role to provide individualized, problem focused, acute care
to presenting patients
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Complete documentation of nursing assessments and interventions,
medication administration (PO, sub-q, IM, IV), intravenous therapy,
immunizations, emergency medical attention with cardiac monitoring as
needed
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Technical skills including: EKG, phlebotomy, IV starts, dressings, assis t in
I&D/sutures, assist in joint reductions, and application of
stabilizing/comfort measures based on injuries 
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Managing patient flow, triage, nurses line, laboratory results and patient
notification related to results, initiate/obtain prior authorization for
advanced imaging studies, and scheduling specialty appointments as
needed
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Patient education related to services available in the community,
surrounding medical facilities, medications, and conditions
 Department

of Psychiatry- Nurse Educator
Ellis Medicine, Schenectady, New York

Full-time RN role to maintain required competencies at both state and
local levels for all staff in the Department of Psychiatry 

Work collaboratively with the nursing education department and magnet
department to develop up to date policies and maintain a progressive
approach to nursing care throughout the hospital 

Direct support line to staff related to problem solving, developing new
policies/procedures, and implementation of new treatment approaches 
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Development and implementation of continuing education on a monthly
basis and providing unit based in-services; including review course for the
Registered Psychiatric Nurse Certification exam 
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Participate in Department of Psychiatry and hospital wide leadershi p
development programs such as TEAM STEPPS, AIDET, Six Sigma, and GE
Work-out Process
February 2012Present
May 2012December 2012
 Emergency

Department- Crisis Stabilization Unit RN
Ellis Medicine, Schenectady, New York

Full-time RN role to provide individualized stabilizing treatment to
patients requiring a crisis evaluation in the emergency department 

Complete documentation of nursing assessments, verify medication
reconciliation forms, prepare patients for disposition determined by
evaluation
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De-escalate patients who may be struggling to effectively cope related to
their stressors and/or crisis situation 
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Advocate on patients’ behalves for their rights to medical and psychiatric
care simultaneously
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Patient education related to services available in the hospital and
community, medications, and conditions 
May 2011May 2012
 Adolescent

Psychiatric Inpatient RN
June 2009-
Ellis Medicine, Schenectady, New York
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Full-time RN role to provide individualized treatment to children ages 11 18 on a 16 bed inpatient unit. 

Complete daily assessments, advocate on child/family behalf with holistic
care foundation, educate patient and families on
conditions/medications/resources, and use critical thinking practices when
unforeseen or difficult situations arise. 
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Interactive and collaborative role with t he treatment team, outside
providers, patient and family. 

Hold health-based, interactive groups once a week with targeting patient
population educational needs. 

Continuing education to remain up to date on changes within the
practicing field. 
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Designated “Magnet Champion” – to sit on committee to represent the
unit in regards to achieving magnet status 
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Patient Satisfaction Committee Team Captain - to brain storm, present,
and implement changes to improve patient satisfaction 
Labor and Delivery Internship
Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York (320 hours)
May 2011
January 2009
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Provide specialized, specific patient care in a high risk setting with at tention to physical,
psychosocial, cultural, personal, and familial needs. Assist preceptor with duties in
addition to practicing independently with RN preceptor supervision. 
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Work collaboratively with health care team assuring prompt response to patient n eeds.
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Document care on computerized system, maintain accuracy and confidentiality.
Birthing Center Internship
June-August
2008
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, New York
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Provide antepartem, intrapartem, and postpartum individualized patient c are.
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Triage patients over the phone and in the hospital setting. 
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Document with paper charting, in addition to using the computer system for review of
laboratory data.
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Under RN supervision, performed assessments on dyad, administered medications, assisted w ith
cesarean sections, provided neonatal care, assisted with pain management techniques, and
assisted with breast feeding.
 Special

Education Teachers’ Aide
2005-2007
Summers
DCMO BOCES, Norwich, New York
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Assist children with special needs with communication, learning activities, toileting, feeding, positioning, and
adaptive equipment.
AFFILIATIONS
Sigma Theta Tau- International Nursing Fraternity - Omicron Rho and Iota Delta
Chapters
NPA
2008-Present
2012- Present
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Scholarship
2005-2009
Judge William Cooper Scholarship
2005-2009
New York State Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
2005-2009
National Academic All-American 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 (Field Hockey)
2005-2009
Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities
2007-2008
Sportswoman of the Year (Field Hockey)
Published in New York State Nurses Association Journal
2008
Spring-Summer
2008
EXTRA CURRICULAR
Vice President of Hartwick College Association of Student Nurses
Transcultural Nursing in Jamaica J-term
2008-2009
January 2008
Assistant Resident Director
2008-2009
Resident Advisor
2006-2008
Varsity Field Hockey (Captain 2009)
2005-2009
Voluntarily raised black lab for Guiding Eyes for the Blind
2006-2008
REFERENCES
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Available upon Request