Stacey Lamar
Scottsbluff,NE
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 8 years of patient care and advocacy within med surg and surgical units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Regional West Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Regional West Medical Center
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice and fostering clinical competence.
LPN
Heritage Estates
05.2010 - 04.2016
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Lpn
Western Nebraska Comm College
Scottsbluff, NE05.2020
Associate of Science - ADN
Western Nebraska Comm College
Scottsbluff, NE05.2016
High School Diploma -
Scottsbluff High School
Scottsbluff, NE05.2002
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Compassionate and Patient
- Calm and Composed
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Care Standards
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Regional West Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2024
RN, Medical-Surgical
Regional West Medical Center
10.2016 - 01.2022
LPN
Heritage Estates
05.2010 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Lpn
Western Nebraska Comm College
Associate of Science - ADN
Western Nebraska Comm College
High School Diploma -
Scottsbluff High School