Amy Lang RNC-MNN
Jericho,VT
Summary
Passionate nurse dedicated to Women's Health for more than 20 years with a drive to make healthcare equitable for all patients. Focused on fostering and empowering team members to elevate their knowledge and excitement for healthcare to deliver the most opportunity possible to patients. Driven, curious, problem-solver comfortable in leadership as well as patient-facing roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse III - Maternal Fetal Medicine
University Of Vermont Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
- RN representative on Site-Based Leadership Team.
- MFM representative on Unit Staffing Collaborative.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Staff Nurse II - Mother/Baby Unit
University Of Vermont Medical Center
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Supported pregnant women in healthy labor processes.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Carolina Center For Women
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and patients for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Cared for patients with family planning concerns, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Health Care Associate
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England
08.2005 - 08.2012
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Developed protocols around staff training and education
- Lead position in family planning program
- Responsible for recruitment, hiring and retention of new employees
- Supported healthcare teams with basic physical assessments and diagnostic procedures.
- Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
- Obtained patient or family member authorizations for tests and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vermont State University
Williston, VT06.2013
Skills
Certifications:
- Maternal Newborn Nursing (NCC)
- Perinatal Bereavement (AWHONN)
- Sexual Assault Nursing - Adolescent/Adult (VT)
Memberships
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
- Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM)
Timeline
Staff Nurse III - Maternal Fetal Medicine
University Of Vermont Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
Staff Nurse II - Mother/Baby Unit
University Of Vermont Medical Center
09.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Carolina Center For Women
10.2013 - 09.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England
08.2012 - 10.2013
Health Care Associate
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England
08.2005 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vermont State University