Lindsey Dao

Doctor of Nursing Practice–Family Nurse Practitioner graduate with 800+ clinical hours and three years of nursing experience, including a strong background in Emergency Department and primary care settings. Completed advanced primary care training at Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Family Health Center West, providing comprehensive care across the lifespan. Skilled in preventive health, chronic disease management, wellness promotion, patient education, care coordination, and evidence-based treatment planning.

Experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with a focus on improving health outcomes and access to care. Fluent in English and Vietnamese and committed to delivering equitable, patient-centered care.

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department at TriStar Summit Medical Center (2023-07 – 2025-12)

• Performed rapid triage, high-acuity physical assessments, critical stabilization, and continuous monitoring for diverse patient populations in a high-volume emergency environment.
• Collaborated seamlessly with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary care managers to deliver safe, coordinated emergency treatment.
• Educated patients and caregivers comprehensively regarding complex diagnoses, pharmacological compliance, emergency precautions, and community follow-up plans.

Nurse Extern – 2nd Medical Unit at TriStar Southern Hills Hospital (2022-03 – 2023-05)

Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Training at Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Family Health Center West

818.5 hours of clinical training

• Formulated, implemented, and managed autonomous, evidence-based treatment plans for complex acute and chronic conditions (HTN, Diabetes, COPD, Depression, Anxiety) across the lifespan.
• Interpreted diagnostic laboratory panels, diagnostic imaging studies, and 12-lead EKGs to drive critical decision-making and appropriate specialist referrals.
• Conducted comprehensive annual wellness visits, Medicare preventative screenings, physical examinations, and holistic patient counseling on disease prevention.
• Utilized EMR workflows and clinical protocols to improve documentation efficiency and care coordination.

Clinical Training at Cole Family Practice

Primary & Pediatric Care, Well-Child Visits, Developmental Screenings, Immunizations

Clinical Training at Brentwood Dermatology

Dermatologic Assessments, Skin Cancer Screenings, Biopsy Procedures, Patient Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice in Family Nurse Practitioner – Belmont University (2026-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Belmont University (2023-05)