Deborah Lamb
Registered Nurse
Knoxville,TN
Summary
29 years in prehospital and emergency care of adults and pediatric populations. Served as clinical leader in emergency department and safety coach, as well as preceptor of nurse residents and newly hired seasoned nurses. Expertly trained in care of critical and emergent patients including triage. Served as expert witness in multiple maltreatment cases during trials and formally trained as a sexual assault nurse examiner. Currently practicing in pre/post surgical unit with post anesthesia care. Utilization management trained at current employer.
Currently seeking non-bedside nursing or remote nursing opportunities with critical thinking and knowledge base as a focus.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Staff Nurse
East Tn Children’s Hospital
04.2000 - Current
- Assisted with the training of student nurses, sharing knowledge about PACU nursing responsibilities.
- Mentored new nursing staff in PACU policies and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive medical records, ensuring timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance on emergency department protocols while fostering professional growth opportunities.
- Collaborated with physicians in order to develop appropriate treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines governing infection control practices in order to maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff members alike.
Trauma Registered Nurse
University Of TN Medical Center
08.1998 - 11.2001
- Aided in reducing hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning education for both patients and caregivers on self-care management strategies post-trauma event.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Prevented long-term disability in stroke victims with rapid assessment of neurological deficits and initiation of prompt interventions per established guidelines.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing Administration
Walter’s State Community College
Morristown, TN05.1999
Skills
- Test Interpretations
- Training staff
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Patient recovery assessments
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Interpersonal Communication
- Culturally-competent care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Post-Surgical Care
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Airway Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control standards
- CPR/AED
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Expert triage designation
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Electronic Medical Record Software
- EMR Systems
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient Management
- Disease Processes
- Patient Care Oversight
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Patient Education
- Breastfeeding Education
- Intravenous Injections
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Test Interpretations
- Wound Care Management
- Staffing Assignments
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Chest Tubes
- Accurate Documentation
- Update Electronic Charts
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Accomplishments
Daisy award nominee, expert witness in child maltreatment cases, PALS instructor.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Certification
Trauma Nurse Core Cirriculum (TNCC)
Emergency Nurse Core Cirriculum (ENPC) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Currently enrolled in clinical documentation apprenticeship.
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Colin Powell
Timeline
Staff Nurse
East Tn Children’s Hospital
04.2000 - Current
Trauma Registered Nurse
University Of TN Medical Center
08.1998 - 11.2001
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing Administration
Walter’s State Community College
Trauma Nurse Core Cirriculum (TNCC)
Emergency Nurse Core Cirriculum (ENPC) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Currently enrolled in clinical documentation apprenticeship.
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