Joan Lamb
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented staff nurse known for exceptional skills in emergency response and patient education. Proven ability to mentor staff and implement best practices for patient safety and care.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Wellington Regional Hospital
Wellington, FL
10.2013 - Current
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs for diverse medical conditions.
- Assisted in emergency situations by delivering immediate medical interventions to stabilize patients.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment procedures to promote understanding and compliance.
- Mentored junior nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and teamwork practices.
Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
West Palm Beach, Florida
10.2004 - 06.2013
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs for diverse medical conditions.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing immediate medical interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams effectively.
- Mentored junior nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and teamwork practices.
Assistant Nurse Manager
St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center
New York, New York
09.2002 - 09.2004
- Assisted in managing day-to-day nursing operations and team performance.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain optimal nursing coverage and efficiency.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations and hospital policies consistently.
- Facilitated training programs for new nursing staff and ongoing education initiatives.
- Supported patient admission processes and ensured accurate documentation practices.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly to enhance satisfaction and trust levels.
- Implemented best practices for infection control and safety protocols across units.
- Assessed effectiveness of patient interventions to maintain quality care.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare personnel to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications. directly with various nursing tasks such as administering medication.
- Monitored daily operations of the nursing department, including budgeting, scheduling, and policy implementation.
- Collaborated with physicians and other staff to maintain continuum of care.
- Mentored new employees through orientation programs.
- Incorporated evidence-based nursing into practice environment.
- Provided education regarding disease processes and treatments to nurses, physicians, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Performed physical assessments on patients.
- Analyzed data from surveys or studies related to nurse staffing patterns or patient outcomes.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff members and patients and families in a professional manner.
- Kept close eye on department operations to maintain coverage of needs.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for clinical operations.
- Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure continuity of care.
- Attended conferences or seminars relevant to the field of nursing management.
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing feedback on job performance during shift changes or rounds.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
Staff Nurse
St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center
New York, New York
09.1985 - 09.2002
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs for diverse medical conditions.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing immediate medical interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment procedures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and teamwork practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
The Bronx, NY08-1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing
New York, NY08-1985
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Emergency care
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Infection prevention
- Patient safety
- Chronic disease management
- Respiratory support
- Team collaboration
- Clinical mentoring
- Staff development
- Regulatory compliance
- Professional development
- Critical thinking
- Professionalism
- Clinical mentoring
- Professionalism
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Wellington Regional Hospital
10.2013 - Current
Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
10.2004 - 06.2013
Assistant Nurse Manager
St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center
09.2002 - 09.2004
Staff Nurse
St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center
09.1985 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing