PAYTON LAMB
Lapel,IN
Summary
Board-eligible Family Nurse Practitioner scheduled for national certification in Fall 2025, with expertise in acute and primary care. Five years of emergency nursing experience in a Level III trauma center, excelling in rapid triage and management of high-acuity patients. Advanced clinical rotations in cardiology, hospital medicine, and primary care, enhancing skills in comprehensive assessment and chronic disease management. Committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care with a special interest in sports medicine and orthopedics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Community Hospital Anderson
Anderson, IN
01.2020 - Current
- Provide critical care to diverse patient populations in a fast-paced, Level 3 Trauma Center.
- Triage patients based on acuity, manage multiple high-risk cases simultaneously, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Administer emergency medications, initiate IV therapy, perform rapid sequence intubation assistance, and manage advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
- Train and mentor new nurses, assisting in professional development and clinical competency.
- Perform procedures such as wound care and splinting.
Nurse Practitioner Student - Clinical Rotations
Community Physicians Network, Family Medicine Care
Lapel, IN
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided primary care services, including preventative care, chronic disease management, and acute illness evaluation.
- Conducted physical exams, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, and formulated evidence-based treatment plans.
- Educated patients on medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and health promotion strategies.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Pain Management
Riverview Health Hospital
Westfield, Indiana
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted physicians with interventional pain procedures such as epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablations, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks, reinforcing expertise in musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain management.
- Conducted focused assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and current medications, to support accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment planning.
- Educated patients on pre- and post-procedure expectations, rehabilitation strategies, and multimodal approaches to pain management.
- Collaborated with physicians, physical therapists, and other providers to promote continuity of care, and optimize functional recovery.
Nurse Practitioner Student - Clinical Rotations
IU Health Methodist
Indianapolis, IN
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and implement treatment plans under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions in high-acuity hospitalized patients, including sepsis, heart failure, pneumonia, and diabetes.
- Performed admission H&Ps, progress notes, and discharge planning under NP preceptor supervision.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and nurses to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
Nurse Practitioner Student - Clinical Rotations
Community Hospital Anderson, Cardiology
Anderson, Indiana
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted focused cardiovascular assessments, evaluating heart and lung sounds, vital signs, weight trends, and volume status in chronic heart failure patients.
- Reviewed echocardiograms, EKGs, chest X-rays, and lab results to enhance clinical decision-making under preceptor supervision.
- Participated in medication management by titrating guideline-directed therapies based on patient tolerance and clinical condition.
- Educated patients and families on lifestyle modifications, including fluid and sodium restriction and medication adherence.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2019
Skills
- Emergency and trauma care management
- Critical decision-making and rapid assessment
- Advanced patient assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based care planning
- Procedural skills: I&D, wound care, splinting
- Airway management and hemodynamic stabilization
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team
- Epic proficiency
- Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Certification
- ACLS/PALS - certified by American Heart Association
- BLS - certified by American Heart Association
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Student - Clinical Rotations
Community Physicians Network, Family Medicine Care
01.2025 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse, Interventional Pain Management
Riverview Health Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Nurse Practitioner Student - Clinical Rotations
IU Health Methodist
01.2022 - 04.2022
Nurse Practitioner Student - Clinical Rotations
Community Hospital Anderson, Cardiology
10.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Community Hospital Anderson
01.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ball State University
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