Stacy Ross
Liberty,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Liberty Hospital
Liberty, MO
07.2015 - 01.2022
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence, MO
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Compassionate Care Hospice
Merriam, KS
12.2012 - 10.2014
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Managed a case load of 10-13 patients while taking call as often as every other weekend and attending interdisciplinary meetings weekly
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO05.2001
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Diet and Nutrition
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Liberty Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Centerpoint Medical Center
10.2014 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Compassionate Care Hospice
12.2012 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn Valley Community College