Lydia Downs

Lydia Rose Downs, DNP, APRN, ACNPC-AG

Trauma, Surgical Critical Care

Approach To Care

Lydia takes a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to care that emphasizes compassion, clear communication, and collaboration. She works closely with patients and families to ensure their goals and values guide care decisions. With a background in trauma and critical care, she focuses not only on acute treatment but also on recovery in ICU survivors with the hope of improving long-term well-being and increasing quality of life after an ICU stay.

I provide evidence-based, patient-centered care that supports trauma survivorship and improves quality of life.

Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s in Nursing: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice: University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Certification

  • CCRN

Recognition

  • Awarded the de Tornyay Healthy Aging Scholarship for research on Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in Older Adults

Personal

Lydia enjoys downhill skiing, long bike rides, running, reading a good book, and spending time with her family and friends.

Accepted Insurance

All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • HealthPartners
  • Medica
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Ucare
  • UnitedHealthcare