Trish Lindsey
Hello everyone, I’m Trish Lindsey and I work as an Operating Room Registered Nurse, specializing in the field of orthopedic surgery.
My commitment to improving the lives of those in need of joint replacement surgery is evident in my work with Operation Walk. During these missions, I volunteer my time and share my skills to help provide free surgeries to patients in developing countries. I’ve focused on working as an operating room nurse, particularly in the areas of orthopedics, neuro/spine, and behavioral health. The passion I feel for working in orthopedic surgery is matched only by my compassion for others. My life’s mission is to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
Currently, I work as an Operating Room Registered Nurse at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles. Prior to this, I worked at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. With a career spanning over two decades, I have an extensive background in orthopedic surgery and an unwavering dedication to this field. My goal is to help to advance our organization’s mission of improving access to joint replacement surgery for those in need.
I’m inspired by Brian Williams’ quote “You may find that making a difference for others makes the biggest difference in you.” I’ve always believed that it’s not what you have or even what you’ve accomplished that matters most. It’s about giving back by contributing what you can, may it be your time, skills or any small way possible to make a difference in someone’s life.
Thank you,
Trish Lindsey RN BSN CNOR
Yolee Casagrande
Yolee has been a nurse for 33 years. She began her career at Kaiser Permanente and in 1991, joined USC Norris Cancer Center where she continued her love for oncology nursing. In 1995 she joined the USC Department of Colorectal Surgery. There she expanded her nursing career and eventually became the Clinical Practice Manager of the USC Colorectal Cancer Program until 2009. Yolee continues her career at Keck Medical Center of USC in a Nursing Leadership position as Associate Administrative – Nursing. She joined CSUF as a part-time lecturer in December 2018 and teaches Population Health.
In 1995, Yolee and Jeri Ward met and became friends and collaborators. Yolee has traveled with Operation Walk to Vietnam, Cuba, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. She’s been involved with several of the Gala events and spends many hours supporting Jeri in optimizing administrative operations for the organization.
Affiliations:
- Padres Contra El Cancer – Medical Advisory Committee
- Stennis Family Foundation – Board Member
- Operation Walk Organization – Nurse Volunteer
Special Awards:
- 2022 Marquis Who’s Who Top Nurses in Health Care
- 2022 Nurses of USC – Nurse Mentor of the Year
- 2022 Women of Influence Health Care – Los Angeles Business Journal
- 2021 Arnold P. Gold Foundation Champions of Humanistic Care Recipient
- 2020 COVID All Star – Keck Medical Center of USC
- 2020 Daisy Award Nomination – Nursing Faculty
- 2013Nurses of USC – Nurse Humanitarian of the Year
- 2010 Padres Contra El Cancer – Awarded Volunteer of the Year
- 2008 Anaheim Ducks – Community Hero
- 2003 USC/Norris Hospital – Bob Chandler Courage Award