Sheila Lambertus
Cataula,GA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in telemetry monitoring, post-anesthesia care, and patient education. Demonstrated success in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring safety, comfort, and emotional support for patients during recovery.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE CAMPUS
COLUMBUS, GA
01.1996 - Current
- Monitored patient recovery and vital signs post-anesthesia to ensure safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on PACU protocols and procedures.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues through active participation in huddles, meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects within the department.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
THE BRADLEY CENTER OF ST FRANCIS
COLUMBUS, GA
08.1998 - 05.2017
- Delivered compassionate patient care in high-stress psychiatric environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and risks.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients, fostering an open dialogue about mental health topics and coping strategies.
- Educated patients and family members about psychiatric disorders, available treatments, and community resources to promote continuity of care post discharge.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
REGISTERED NURSE, PACU
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
Phenix City, AL
03.2006 - 04.2008
- Monitored patients' vital signs and recovery progress post-anesthesia.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists and surgical teams to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical units through timely communication with preoperative and surgical suite staff regarding patient needs and status updates.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
REGISTERED NURESE, PACU
THE SURGERY CENTER, LLC
COLUMBUS, GA
06.2000 - 10.2006
- Monitored patient vitals post-anesthesia to ensure stable recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions and recovery expectations.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
THE MEDICAL CENTER
COLUMBUS
06.1994 - 01.1996
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote mental health recovery.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in psychiatric nursing techniques.
- Led training sessions on crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies.
- Improved workflow processes, enhancing team coordination and patient outcomes.
- Administered medications in accordance with the five rights, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of psychotropic and non-psychotropic drugs.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment for patients, utilizing effective communication skills and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Led discharge planning efforts by coordinating necessary referrals, appointments, and follow-up services for successful reintegration into the community setting.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA06-1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Performing EKGs
- Procedure preparations
- Emergency procedures
- Supply restocking
Certification
- Certified Perianesthesia Nurse
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE, PACU
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
03.2006 - 04.2008
REGISTERED NURESE, PACU
THE SURGERY CENTER, LLC
06.2000 - 10.2006
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
THE BRADLEY CENTER OF ST FRANCIS
08.1998 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse, PACU
PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE CAMPUS
01.1996 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
THE MEDICAL CENTER
06.1994 - 01.1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Professional Membership
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Awards
Daisy Spotlight Winner 2023 Piedmont Northside Medical Center