Lindsey Koon
Brownsburg
Summary
Patient-oriented RN with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
In Center Hemodialysis RN
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
03.2026 - Current
- Administer hemodialysis treatment to patients, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
- Monitor vital signs and patient responses during treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans and enhance overall treatment efficacy.
- Educate patients and families on dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and lifestyle modifications for improved health management.
Registered Nurse
Eskenazi Health
04.2018 - 09.2025
- Proactively contributed to the mission of Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with a special emphasis on vulnerable populations in both the Crisis Intervention Unit and the Mental Health Recovery Center. Served as Charge RN and staff RN.
- Provided health education and patient counseling to promote optimum health and wellbeing.
- Assisted physicians and team members in clinics to implement treatments and dispense medications.
- Collaborate with health professionals to counsel clients and families in health education and treatment instructions.
- Demonstrated understanding of The Recovery Model and apply problem-solving methodologies.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and maintaining high standards of care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, driving improvements in clinical outcomes for diverse populations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Assured Nursing
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Served as a contract RN for Resolute Treatment Center providing care to teenage boys with sexually maladaptive behaviors and other behavioral issues.
Associate Director of Nursing
Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital
04.2014 - 03.2018
- Led nursing department overseeing 3 units, including children's units ages 6-12, 1 adolescent unit, and 1 female unit.
- Ensured 24/7 accountability for nursing practice and operations, including clinical and personnel management.
- Provided leadership by role modeling, guiding programming, and interacting with patients.
- Assisted in nursing education and maintained active staff fact files.
- Collaborated in implementing hospital and nursing department PI plan, overseeing data collection and summary reports.
- Conducted performance appraisals and addressed educational counseling and disciplinary actions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Conducted assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored and evaluated clients' mental health status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs.
- Served as interim Unit Director, Utilization Review RN and Occupational Health RN.
Registered Nurse
Evansville State Hospital
03.2010 - 02.2013
- Prioritized and organized daily patient care.
- Made patient care assignments and developed treatment plans in collaboration with clinical staff.
- Provided ongoing assessment and documentation of patients' physical and psychosocial status.
- Administered medications and treatments according to facility policies.
- Educated patients and family members on medication, procedures, and treatment goals.
- Responded and intervened in emergency situations and with agitated patients.
Registered Nurse
Burgin Manor
05.2002 - 08.2010
- Functioned in multiple roles, including nursing supervisor, Charge RN, Wound Care RN, MDS/Care Plan Coordinator and Infection Control RN. Also worked as floor RN on the skilled nursing unit and Alzheimer's/Dementia Unit.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Olney, IL05-2002
Skills
- Dialysis machine operation
- Vascular access care
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Fluid management
- Anemia management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nutritional counseling
- Problem-solving
- Infection control practices
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Client education
- Care team collaboration
- Medication Administration
Timeline
In Center Hemodialysis RN
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Eskenazi Health
04.2018 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
Assured Nursing
03.2018 - 09.2018
Associate Director of Nursing
Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital
04.2014 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital
02.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
Evansville State Hospital
03.2010 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse
Burgin Manor
05.2002 - 08.2010
Associate Degree - Nursing
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges