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Catherine Lambert

Viroqua,WI

Summary

Experienced Director of Nursing dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding teams toward achieving patient and family care goals. Excellent problem solver, communicator and speaker. Strong belief in doing whatever is necessary to ensure quality patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

DON

Benedictine Manor
La Crosse, WI
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
  • Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
  • Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.

DON

Vernon Manor
Viroqua, WI
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to review and modify individualized care plans for residents.
  • Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.

DON

Riverdale Healthcare
Muscoda, WI
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to patient care.
  • Evaluated patient admission referrals to ensure that the facility could meets their individual needs.
  • Prepared daily outline and lead or participated in stand up meeting every morning.
  • Participated with team members on monthly quality improvement initiatives.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

MDS Coordinator

Bethel Home and Services
Viroqua, WI
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assisted with relocation of residents when Nursing home closed.
  • Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
  • Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
  • Prepared for and accompanied medical practitioners on their rounds.
  • Assessed residents for changes in conditions and notified MD and family.
  • Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.

Assisted Living RN Supervisor

Vernon Memorial Healthcare
Viroqua, WI
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assisted with relocation of residents when Assisted living closed.
  • Provided staff education of administration of medication, disease process and infection prevention guidelines.
  • Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
  • Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all residents received quality care.

Health and Wellness Coordinator

Inclusa
La Crosse, IN
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
  • Conducted quarterly evaluations to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications.
  • Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
  • Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI
12.1994

Resident Assessment Coordinator -

Certification
02.2022

CPR -

Certification
02-2025

Timeline

DON

Benedictine Manor
12.2024 - 04.2025

DON

Vernon Manor
07.2023 - 11.2024

DON

Riverdale Healthcare
11.2021 - 06.2023

MDS Coordinator

Bethel Home and Services
02.2021 - 11.2021

Assisted Living RN Supervisor

Vernon Memorial Healthcare
08.2020 - 01.2021

Health and Wellness Coordinator

Inclusa
01.2018 - 08.2020

Associate Degree - Nursing

Western Technical College

Resident Assessment Coordinator -

Certification

CPR -

Certification
Catherine Lambert