LISA TIMM
Macomb,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive Maternal/Child experience, specializing in high-risk maternity care. Proven leadership in nursing staff development and strong clinical judgment, enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate, individualized care. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient care and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
04.2010 - Current
- Coordination of care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Coordinates care Between MFM doctors and the Labor and Delivery unit by providing the plan of care for high risk patients that will be delivering at Henry Ford Macomb.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provides education to patients about Lovenox and Heparin and administration technique.
- Provides education to Diabetic patients about diet, insulin administration, how to measure the insulin in a syringe, and injection technique.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Assists residents with MFM consults.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Henry Ford Macomb Hospitasl
12.2009 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Nursing Supervisor of Maternal Fetal Medicine
William Beaumont Hospital
05.2001 - 08.2009
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other health care professionals.
- Supervision of 5 employees, responsible for payroll, monthly statistics, ordering supplies, and evaluations.
- Responsible for triaging all phone calls for physicians, assessments of high risk pregnancies, and assisting physicians with high risk consultations.
- Responsible for the presentation of high risk pregnant patients at a weekly multidisciplinary meeting and responsible for follow-up management plans
- I taught the Gestational Diabetes Program for 2 years and co-wrote the Gestational Diabetes Handbook along with a dietician.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
William Beaumont Hospital
01.1990 - 05.1990
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-1989
Skills
- High risk maternity
- Nursing staff leadership
- Inpatient and Outpatient care
- Patient care including prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care to both uncomplicated pregnancies and high-risk pregnant patients
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Certified
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certified
Magnet hospital status
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
04.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Henry Ford Macomb Hospitasl
12.2009 - Current
Nursing Supervisor of Maternal Fetal Medicine
William Beaumont Hospital
05.2001 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
William Beaumont Hospital
01.1990 - 05.1990
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
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