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Lydia Walker

Kinston

Summary

Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with 4+ years of clinical experience, including extensive float pool work across Med-Surg, ICU, ED, Post-Op, and PCU units. Proven ability to quickly integrate into diverse care teams and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Skilled in critical assessment, rapid response, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Actively pursuing BSN (expected October 2025). Certified in NIH Stroke Scale, ACLS, ASLS, and CITI Program for research ethics and compliance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Float Registered Nurse

ECU Health Duplin
06.2021 - Current
  • Delivered high-acuity patient care across Med-Surg, ICU, ED, and Post-Op units.
  • Adapted rapidly to diverse protocols and patient needs in dynamic hospital settings.
  • Served as Charge Nurse and preceptor to new graduates with a 100% retention rate.
  • Recognized for sound clinical judgment, flexibility, and consistent teamwork.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective treatment plans and patient education.

Contract RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

UNC Health Lenoir
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed intermediate care patients with complex cardiac and post-surgical conditions.
  • Interpreted telemetry, titrated drips, and responded to rapid changes in patient status.
  • Partnered with providers and care teams to facilitate discharge readiness and care continuity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
10-2025

Associate Degree - Nursing

James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC
05.2021

Skills

  • Comprehensive Patient Assessment & Triage
  • Medication Administration & IV Therapy
  • Electronic Health Records: Epic, Cerner, MediTech
  • Stroke & Cardiac Care
  • Infection Control & Patient Safety Protocols
  • Time Management & Multitasking in High-Stress Environments
  • Team Leadership, Communication & Patient Advocacy
  • Catheter, Trach, Enteral feeding care
  • Pre, intra and post-operative preparation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Advanced life support and resuscitation
  • Behavioral health care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse – North Carolina
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS)
  • CITI Program Certification – Research Ethics & Compliance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Contract RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

UNC Health Lenoir
07.2024 - 10.2024

Float Registered Nurse

ECU Health Duplin
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate Degree - Nursing

James Sprunt Community College

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