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Stephanie Avdagic, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, MEDSURG-BC

Louisville,KY

Summary

Highly qualified and board certified Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients, families, interdisciplinary teams, and students. Advocates by using evidence-based practice to achieve best possible outcomes in both clinical and educational settings. Well-versed in instructional strategies and multiple clinical software programs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructor of Nursing

Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY
08.2021 - Current
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as cardiology, neurology, pharmacology, and community health care practices.
  • Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
  • Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.

Adjunct Professor of Nursing

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate accelerated nursing students on pharmacology processes.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.

Clinical Instructor

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
  • Led daily operations by providing hospital and laboratory instruction, student advisement and teaching evidence-based practices.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.

Crisis Response Nurse

Harlem Hospital
New York, NY
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations on an inpatient unit at Harlem Hospital during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.

Registered Nurse, Medicaid Reviewer

AccessCare Adult Day And Health Center
Louisville, KY
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Reviewed and prepared patient charts to ensure compliance with Medicaid standards.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical / Telemetry

Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
12.2016 - 08.2020
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties, including medical/surgical, telemetry, and orthopedics.
  • Served on multiple committees, including Unit Based Council, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Committee, and Orthopedic Committee.
  • Assisted in preparing and gave opening presentation for Joint Commission Orthopedic Survey.
  • Organized and taught pre-surgery informational classes for patients undergoing a total joint replacement surgery.
  • Elected to serve as the nurse representative from Norton Brownsboro Hospital to speak at Norton Healthcare Leadership Conference.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced Nursing Practice

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
05.2022

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
08.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Spalding University
Louisville, KY
01.2018

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -

Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY
12.2016

Skills

  • Performing Physical Assessments
  • Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Electronic Health Records Systems
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Clinical Instruction
  • Curriculum Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Class Lecturing

Certification

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Kentucky Board of Nursing
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)- American Nurses Credentialing Center
  • Registered Nurse- Kentucky Board of Nursing
  • Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification (MEDSURG-BC)- American Nurses Credentialing Center
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association

Professional Organizations

  • American Nurses Association
  • Kentucky Nurses Association
  • Kentucky Association of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives

Timeline

Instructor of Nursing

Jefferson Community And Technical College
08.2021 - Current

Adjunct Professor of Nursing

Bellarmine University
05.2021 - 08.2022

Crisis Response Nurse

Harlem Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse, Medicaid Reviewer

AccessCare Adult Day And Health Center
01.2021 - 03.2021

Clinical Instructor

Bellarmine University
05.2019 - 08.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical / Telemetry

Norton Healthcare
12.2016 - 08.2020

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced Nursing Practice

Bellarmine University

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Bellarmine University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Spalding University

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -

Jefferson Community And Technical College
Stephanie Avdagic, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, MEDSURG-BC