Teresa Lambert
Satsuma,Florida
Summary
Energetic medical professional offering a wealth of experience in leading teams towards achievement of care goals. Transformative leader with expertise in directing all elements of services when delivering best-in-class care to diverse patient populations. Resourceful professional Director offering experience in rehabilitation operations, improving clinical quality and delivery of care. Team-oriented and successful in inspiring staff through transformative leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer
Lifepoint Health North Florida Rehab Hospital
Jackaonville, Florida
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw the budgeting process for the nursing department within the organization.
- Established a system of communication between nurses, physicians, and administrators to ensure effective delivery of services.
- Promoted an environment that values diversity, inclusion and respect for all individuals.
- Monitored nursing staff performance to ensure compliance with professional standards.
- Advised senior management on issues related to nursing operations, policy implementation and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patient care quality and safety.
- Created and implemented staff schedules and provided quality nursing care to patients.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Chief Nursing Officer
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
St Augustine, Florida
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented budgeting process for all nursing department.
- Established a system of communication between nurses, physicians and administrators to ensure effective delivery of services.
- Implemented systems for tracking progress towards goals set by the organization's strategic plan.
- Created policies, procedures and standards for nursing practice.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss challenges and opportunities related to patient care.
- Supervised meetings/teams focused on improving nurse engagement, patient experience and overall quality of care.
- Monitored nursing staff performance to ensure compliance with professional standards.
- Assessed current staffing levels against projected needs based on census data and made recommendations accordingly.
Nursing Director-4 Main Inpatient Rehab Unit
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Aiken, SC
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided staff education and training on new equipment, techniques, and processes. Implemented evidence-based practice initiatives into daily operations for a 40-bed surgical floor.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care.
- Conducted performance reviews of nursing staff members to identify areas for improvement.
- Advised nursing managers on strategies for improving operational efficiency.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
Director Medical Surgical Division
Baptist Health Fort Smith Medical Center
Fort Smith, AR
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for 4 nursing units, 20-bed neurosurgical unit, 21-bed cardiovascular unit, and 18-bed observation unit. 135 full-time employees.
- Participated in budget preparation activities related to nursing services.
- Provided guidance to supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
Director of Nursing 8 Surgical
Flagler Hospital
St Augustine, FL
12.2004 - 06.2018
- Oversaw the daily operations of a 30-bed nursing department, including staffing, scheduling, and budgeting. This department specialized in orthopedics general surgery, The opening of a new 18 bed stroke unit.
- Assisted in achieving initial Magnet Designation in 2005 and re-designation in 2009
- In 2013 responsible for leading DSCC for THA, TKA and stroke by The Joint Commission.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Jacksonville Florida12-2018
Skills
- Staff Supervision/Administration
- Patient care management
- Budget Administration
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Staff Development
- Process Driven/Goal Oriented
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
Lifepoint Health North Florida Rehab Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Chief Nursing Officer
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2024
Nursing Director-4 Main Inpatient Rehab Unit
Aiken Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 09.2021
Director Medical Surgical Division
Baptist Health Fort Smith Medical Center
05.2018 - 07.2020
Director of Nursing 8 Surgical
Flagler Hospital
12.2004 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix