Traci Lambert, MPAS, PA-C

Work History

UTSW At Children's Health Dallas

Dallas, TX

1/1/21 - Current

Assessed, evaluated and managed pediatric patients of varying acuity levels in Level 1 Pediatric Emergency Department.
Rapidly analyzed and responded to potentially critical situations including respiratory, abdominal and neurological conditions or injuries
Coordinated admissions and transfers in collaboration with on-call specialties, hospital staff and supervising PEM attending physician.
Assessed and managed psychiatric patients presenting in acute danger of self harm or harm to others, closely collaborating with peace officers, social workers and psychiatry teams.
Performed basic emergency procedures including I&D, laceration repair, foreign body removal and fracture management.

Children's Health Dallas - Plano Campus

Plano, TX

04.2016 - 12.2020

Assessed, evaluated and managed pediatric patients of varying acuity levels of a busy Pediatric Emergency Department.
Rapidly analyzed and responded to potentially critical situations such as respiratory, abdominal and neurological conditions or injuries.
Coordinated admissions and transfers in collaboration with on-call specialties, hospital staff and supervising PEM attending physician.
Performed basic emergency procedures including I&D, laceration repair, foreign body removal and fracture management.
Independently assessed, evaluated and managed lower acuity patients triaged to Fast Track, stabilizing and managing those who de-compensated from time of triage while escalating care back to main ED.

Children's Medical Center Dallas

Dallas, TX

06.2014 - 04.2016

Assessed, evaluated and managed pediatric patients of varying acuity levels in Fast Track Unit of a busy Level 1 Pediatric Emergency Department.
Independently assessed, evaluated and managed lower acuity patients triaged Fast Track Unit, stabilizing and managing those who de-compensated from time of triage while escalating care back to main ED.
Rapidly analyzed and responded to potentially critical situations such as respiratory, abdominal and neurological conditions or injuries.

Wise Family Practice Urgent Care

Decatur, TX

01.2011 - 06.2014

Assessed, evaluated and managed patients and families of all ages in a rural but rapidly growing community.
Performed screening exams and physicals including DOT and school physicals and used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and obtain complete medical history.
Monitored and assessed long-term patients in management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma and mental health concerns.
Ordered, coordinated and reviewed specialized testing for screening and management of chronic conditions and placed referrals to specialists when needed.
Provided urgent care services on walk-in basis for sick visits and injuries.
Performed basic procedures including I&Ds, laceration repair, fracture management, well child and well woman exams including PAP smears and STI testing.

University Of North Texas Student Health Services

Denton, TX

08.2006 - 01.2011

Performed primary and urgent care services to UNT student population on campus
Assessed and managed students with mental health concerns, including medication management and referrals to psychiatry and other mental health specialists
Performed annual screenings and health maintenance visits.
Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Collaborated with university offices and campus administration to promote campus-wide health and safety initiatives.

Wise County Medical And Surgical Association

Decatur, TX

10.2003 - 08.2006

Provided primary and urgent care services to busy family practice office in a rural community with limited specialty resources.
Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
Monitored patients on hypertension, diabetes, mental health and numerous other maintenance medications and adjusted prescriptions as needed to control symptoms.
Performed routine health maintenance screenings on patients from birth to geriatrics
Obtained local hospital privileges which granted the ability to round on and manage hospitalized patients from the practice as a means to provide better continuity of care
Performed clinical procedures including splinting and fracture management, laceration repair, foreign body removal, I&Ds