Emma Lamb
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Dynamic Charge Nurse skilled in clinical leadership, patient education, and emergency procedures. Proven ability to optimize patient care standards while fostering a positive work culture.
Work History
Charge Nurse, Neuro Critical Care
1 Year 5 Months- Facilitated the Acute Stroke Call Down process, assessing stroke patients and ensuring their transition from CT to intervention.
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold patient care standards, fostering an environment of accountability and excellence.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to update staff on patient care assignments, ensuring clear communication and efficient transitions.
- Championed positive work culture by recognizing team members' exemplary performance and promptly addressing conflicts to maintain morale.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
Registered Nurse, Neuro Critical Care
2 Years 8 Months- Monitored critical patients' vital signs and neurological status to ensure optimal care.
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
- Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal respiratory support while minimizing complications.
- Assisted physicians during complex bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures or central line insertions, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal discomfort for patients.
- Mentored junior nurses in Neuro ICU best practices, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Educated families on treatment options, prognosis, and post-discharge care instructions.
Nurse Extern
6 Months- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to support patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during procedures and treatments.
- Engaged in continuous learning of clinical practices through hands-on experience and training sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- 3.90 GPA
- summa cum laude graduate
Skills
Neurological monitoring
Ventilator management
Sedation management
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
Nursing documentation
Clinical leadership
Prioritization techniques
Multitasking
Effective communication
Patient education
Emergency procedures
Certification
ACLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Neuro Critical Care
Bronson Methodist Hospital
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Neuro Critical Care
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Extern
Bronson Methodist Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Western Michigan
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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