Mary Lamb
Seminole,OK
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse proudly offering more than 18 years' expertise in Norman-based medical centers. An Intensive Care Nurse with a warm personality and the belief in delivering quality, compassionate care to each and every patient. Board Registered with exceptional background of performance. Expert in most aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex disorders. Passionate about delivering indivualized patient care. Open and clear communicator with critical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing House Supervisor
SSM Shawnee
Shawnee, OK
10.2022 - Current
- Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 77 -bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over employees across more than 5 departments.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Motivated and supervised nursing staff in delivering quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
07.2003 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Performed relief charge nurse duties as needed.
- Managed paitents on CRRT and Arctic Sun.
ICU Charge Nurse
SSM Shawnee
Shawnee , OK
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Participated in Type departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Worked as part of interdisciplinary rapid response team to determine each patients' imaging and assessment needs to develop and initiate appropriate care plans.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Charge Registered Nurse
Solara LTACH
Shawnee, OK
07.2004 - 11.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPN's and patient care techs during shift.
Registered Nurse
Unity Hospital
Shawnee, OK
05.2002 - 07.2003
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Sales Clerk
Cinema Video
Siloam Springs, AR
08.1994 - 05.1995
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Placed new merchandise on shelves and racks in appealing, organized arrangements to drive sales.
- Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty.
- Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.
- Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gentry High School
Gentry, ARAssociate of Arts -
Seminole State College
Seminole, OKAssociate Degree in Nursing -
Seminole State College
Seminole, OK05.2002
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Assisting with Endotracheal Intubations, central line placements, and other various bedside procedures per protocols
- Accurate documenting in Meditech
- Preventive Healthcare
- Emergency Interventions
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Medication Administration
- Manging care of critically Ill patients, including, but not limited to: medication drips, ventilatiors, CRRT, Arcitic Sun, Venticular drains and Camino monitors, running the rapid infuser, and maintaing pressure lines
- Critical Thinking
- Caring and Dependable
Certification
BLS
ACLS
ASLS
Timeline
Nursing House Supervisor
SSM Shawnee
10.2022 - Current
ICU Charge Nurse
SSM Shawnee
08.2021 - 10.2022
Charge Registered Nurse
Solara LTACH
07.2004 - 11.2005
Registered Nurse, ICU
Norman Regional Hospital
07.2003 - Current
Registered Nurse
Unity Hospital
05.2002 - 07.2003
Sales Clerk
Cinema Video
08.1994 - 05.1995
High School Diploma -
Gentry High School
Associate of Arts -
Seminole State College
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Seminole State College
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