HEATHER LAMB, MSN, APRN, FNP
Minneola,FL
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive oncology expertise, excelling in symptom management and patient education. Proven ability to coordinate care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in electronic health records and effective communication, fostering empathetic relationships while delivering high-quality care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Express Symptom Management Nurse Practitioner
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Ocoee, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated services for complex cases.
- Supervised registered nurses and healthcare personnel to ensure quality patient care.
- Educated patients on nutrition, exercise, and stress management techniques.
- Maintained comprehensive records of patient visits and clinical outcomes in electronic health systems.
- Collaborated with physicians to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to formulate accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications according to patient needs and established clinical standards.
- Attended continuing education courses to remain informed on oncology best practices.
In Home Visiting Nurse Practitioner
Complex Care Solutions
Lake County, FL
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Identified signs and symptoms necessitating further evaluation by physician.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions based on patient outcomes during visits.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and self-care strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Utilized electronic medical records system for charting, data collection, and analysis.
Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Florida Cancer Specialists
Clermont/Tavares, FL
07.2014 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop effective treatment plans for hematology and oncology patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients with hematological and oncological diseases according to current guidelines.
- Managed infusion suites across two locations, implementing standard operating procedures for infusion reactions.
- Provided education on chemotherapy and immunotherapy, focusing on side effect management.
- Supported patients participating in clinical trials at Florida Cancer Specialists.
- Rounded in hospital settings, delivering care for hematology and oncology patients while collaborating with hospital staff.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
To Your Health of Lake County
Leesburg, FL
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Promoted holistic wellness philosophy through encouraging self-care and prevention of illness in education and counseling
- Provided direct medical care, consultation, coordination and referrals for a diverse multigenerational patient population with a wide range of clinical issues
- Tracked and documented patient's status and needs through patient interviews and chart reviews
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
Leesburg, FL
05.2006 - 02.2014
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide patient care for Med Surg and Oncology patients
- Managed patient flow and processes as charge nurse on a 60 bed unit
- Helped to create and launch the 'resource nurse' position to improve support for the nursing staff and provide improved patient care
Education
MSN - FNP
FRONTIER NURSING UNIVERSITY
HYDEN, KY11.2012
Associate of Science - RN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Arnold05.2006
Skills
- Effective communication
- Symptom management
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Clinical collaboration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Empathetic team building
- Rapid learning
- Collaborative approach
- Crisis intervention
- Time management
- Oncology expertise
- Patient monitoring
Affiliations
- Member American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Member Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO)
- Member Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Speaking Occasions
- Alliant International University, 10/2020, Sexual Needs of Premenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors
- NOVARTIS, 2019, Nilotinib (Tasigna)
- GENENTECH, 2017-2018, Obinutuzumab (Gazyva)
- Lake County Oncology Nursing Society Symposium, 2017, Sexuality in Patients with Cancer
- American Counseling Association Annual Conference, 04/2016, Sex, spirituality and stage III breast cancer
Accomplishments
- Alliant International University 10/2020: Sexual Needs of Premenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors
- NOVARTIS: 2019: Nilotinib (Tasigna)
- GENENTECH: 2017-2018: Obinutuzumab (Gazyva)
- Lake County Oncology Nursing Society Symposium: 2017: Sexuality in Patients with Cancer
- American Counseling Association Annual Conference: 4/2016: Sex, spirituality and stg III breast cancer
Certification
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Express Symptom Management Nurse Practitioner
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
08.2024 - Current
In Home Visiting Nurse Practitioner
Complex Care Solutions
01.2024 - 01.2025
Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Florida Cancer Specialists
07.2014 - 09.2024
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
To Your Health of Lake County
02.2014 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
05.2006 - 02.2014
MSN - FNP
FRONTIER NURSING UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - RN
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE