TAYLOR LAMB

• Conducted thorough assessments to identify potential underlying issues that may require further medical attention or intervention.
• Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
• Increased efficiency in emergency departments by effectively managing patient flow and allocating resources based on urgency levels.
• Reduced wait times for patients by swiftly assessing their conditions and directing them to appropriate care providers.
• Educated patients on self-care strategies and preventative measures to minimize future health complications.
• Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing acute symptoms, offering emotional support and comfort during stressful situations.

• Substitute school nurse floating between all 60+ buildings in the district
• Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care
• Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.

• Senior member of the Internal Resource Team, serving as a float pool nurse for Maternity Services covering all three UnityPoint campuses in Des Moines.

• Proven ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced environment.

•Demonstrated expertise in evaluation and triage of OB emergency room patients.

• Provided comprehensive nursing care for triage, OB ED, high-risk OB, antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn/NICU, patients.

• Played an integral role in the implementation of evidence-based practice improvement projects such as department annual nursing skills competency workshops and nursing simulation activities.

• Attended monthly meetings of the High-Risk OB committee, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and unit-based educators to assess and analyze the needs of our high-risk patients.

• Evaluated current and anticipated high-risk cases for potential barriers and complications.

• Worked collaboratively on the development of protocol initiated order sets for high-risk patients, ensuring streamlined and effective management of their conditions in order to achieve the most optimal outcomes.

• Participated as a member of the Quality and Practice Improvement committee, focusing on enhancing safety measures for staff and decreasing employee injury/incident reports.

. • Played a key role on the QI committee in developing effective strategies to promote the utilization of eye protection during births.

• Successfully achieved a remarkable 40% increase in compliance with eye protection protocols.

• Demonstrated strong commitment to improving patient safety and implementing best practices in the healthcare setting.

• Conducted thorough reviews and made necessary revisions to nursing protocols to ensure alignment with the latest evidence-based practice research, optimizing care delivery and clinical practice.

• Compiled research for project group to support the implementation of aromatherapy on the maternity units.

• Demonstrated to department management the positive impact of aromatherapy on laboring patients.

• Presented studies indicating a 25% reduction in pain and anxiety among patients using aromatherapy.

• Highlighted the incidental finding of self-reported stress reduction among nurses as a result of aromatherapy implementation.

• Delivered informative PowerPoint presentation to OB leadership outlining the advantages of "Spinning Babies" techniques in reducing primary cesarean section rates.

• Managed a team of 10 individuals on a project aimed at enhancing workflow efficiency by reorganizing and optimizing storage for supplies and equipment within a highly space-constrained nursing unit, resulting in positive feedback from staff members upon successful implementation.

• Routinely participated in training and orientation sessions for newly onboarded team members.

• Performed intake assessments, interviews, and evaluation of home environment to identify potential barriers to providing care.

• Acted as a patient advocate, fostering collaboration with physicians, therapists, medical specialists, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to deliver personalized treatment options that addressed individual needs.

• Displayed proficiency in developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating patient care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.

• Managed and coordinated patient medical appointments, ensuring timely scheduling and follow-up.

• Proactively communicated with patients to confirm their attendance and address any concerns or questions regarding their appointment.

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills in maintaining accurate records and documentation.

• Served as a liaison between patients and insurance providers to assure optimal patient outcomes and cost-effective care.

• Displayed leadership in conducting employee performance appraisals.

• Implemented improvement plans to address challenges and improve underperforming areas.

• Developed Excel spreadsheet to increase accuracy and efficiency in updating patient medication changes prior to present-day use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

• Exhibited versatility by successfully fulfilling the responsibilities of both Case Manager and Interim Clinical Supervisor for a period of 6 months.

• Worked closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate coordinated care for mothers and newborns.

• Offered expert instruction and education on potential postpartum complications and newborn care.

• Adept in discharge planning including scheduling follow-up appointments and connecting individuals with necessary community resources and services.

• Experienced in providing general nursing and post-op care to overflow female med/surg patients during periods of frequent hospital bed shortages on regular medical/surgical units in the facility.

• Performed monthly department-specific random medical record audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.