Patricia Lamb
Roan Mountain,TN
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cell Staff
Spruce Pine, NC
07.2026 - 09.2026
- Provided wound care and dressing changes according to treatment plans and facility protocols.
- Collected specimens and prepared samples for testing following proper handling procedures.
- Maintained infection control practices and followed PPE requirements during daily patient care.
- Educated patients on care instructions, medications, and follow-up expectations in plain language.
- Prepared supplies, rooms, and equipment to support smooth patient flow throughout the shift.
- worked in correctional facility through staffing agency
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
Shelby, NC
01.2026 - 07.2026
- worked in county jail
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes promptly to support timely clinical response.
- Provided routine patient care and maintained comfort during daily clinical activities.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and patient observations in the medical record.
- Supported wound care procedures and followed infection control practices during patient treatment.
- Assessed patient conditions and escalated concerns to appropriate clinical staff when needed.
- Educated patients on care plans, medications, and daily health expectations.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed PPE compliance requirements during patient contact.
- Collected specimens and prepared them for processing according to facility procedures.
- Used active listening and clear communication to address patient concerns respectfully.
- Applied critical thinking to prioritize patient needs and manage changing clinical demands.
- Organized daily tasks to balance patient care, charting, and communication duties.
- Followed safety protocols and monitored patients for signs of distress during routine care.
- Supported policy implementation by following procedures consistently in a structured care setting.
LPN Office Nurse
Proactive MD
Greer, SC
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Documented patient encounters accurately in the office record and maintained organized visit notes for follow-up.
- Assisted with rooming patients, collecting history details, and preparing exam rooms before provider visits.
- Provided clear patient education on visit instructions, basic care steps, and follow-up expectations.
- Coordinated telephone calls, messages, and scheduling requests to support daily office workflow.
- Monitored patient status during office visits and reported concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician.
- Supported specimen collection and specimen handling while following clinic procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained infection control practices, PPE compliance, and clean work areas throughout the workday.
- Entered patient information into EMR and office records with attention to detail.
- Communicated with patients in a calm, professional manner to answer questions and reinforce instructions.
- Organized supplies, paperwork, and room setup to keep the office ready for scheduled visits.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to coordinate patient flow and support smooth handoffs during busy days.
- Applied critical thinking to prioritize tasks, respond to changing needs, and support safe patient care.
Director of Resident Care
Lakewood Assisted Living
Boiling Springs, SC
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Directed resident care operations, balancing daily priorities while supporting staff responsiveness and resident needs.
- Coordinated care plans with families, providers, and staff to support consistent resident services.
- Reviewed resident records and reports to identify concerns, track changes, and support timely follow-up.
- Communicated resident concerns clearly to teams, families, and leadership to support informed care decisions.
- Managed staffing schedules, coverage gaps, and shift adjustments to maintain consistent resident support.
- Led onboarding and guidance for care staff on resident routines, safety expectations, and documentation practices.
- Supported quality improvement efforts by identifying recurring issues and recommending practical process updates.
- Applied resident safety protocols and PPE requirements consistently throughout daily care activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary partners to align resident needs, care updates, and follow-up actions.
- Handled resident and family questions with professionalism, patience, and clear follow-through.
- Maintained organized records, forms, and correspondence to support smooth office and care operations.
- Monitored resident status changes and escalated concerns promptly to appropriate clinical staff.
- Resolved staffing and resident care conflicts calmly while preserving a respectful workplace environment.
- Trained team members on resident communication, observation practices, and basic care expectations.
Education
LPN
Cherokee Area Vocational School
Gaffney SC6 1987
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- MS Office
- PPE Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Clerical Support
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Google Workspace
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- First Aid/CPR
- Teambuilding
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Time Management
- Staff scheduling
- Performance management
- Clinical supervision
- Patient care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Patient safety protocols
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Policy implementation
- Staff onboarding
- Documentation compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health record documentation
- Patient education
- Triage support
- Specimen collection
- Care coordination
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Charting
- Basic life support
Certification
LPN
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cell Staff
07.2026 - 09.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
01.2026 - 07.2026
LPN Office Nurse
Proactive MD
09.2025 - 01.2026
Director of Resident Care
Lakewood Assisted Living
05.2023 - 02.2025
LPN
Cherokee Area Vocational School