Stacy Harris
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable Opthalmic Surgical Nurse with comprehensive background in nursing. Adept at assisting in complex surgical procedures and providing pre and post-operative care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability in leadership and staff training. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Memorial Eye Institute
07.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assist Surgeons with LASIK procedures
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, , monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- LenSx Certified
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Assist Surgeons with LenSx for cataract procedures
- Educate surgical cataract, LASIK, YAG, SLT, and Retina patients pre-operatively and post operatively
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Addiction Nurse
Arkview Recovery Center
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated and communicated issues/concerns with the treatment team on clinical and non-clinical issues
- Supported admission and medical staff in screenings for potential admissions for medical appropriateness
- Reviewed newly admitted client's medical histories and obtains additional medical information as necessary
- Completed comprehensive nursing assessment, including: obtaining & monitoring vital signs, drawing blood, urinalysis, performing CIWA-AR & COWS scales, and performing other physical and social assessments as appropriate and necessary
- Screened ongoing client's medical symptoms or concerns to determine level of medical intervention needed
- Provided nursing interventions as appropriate with available facilities, following medical policies, procedure & protocols safely & accurately
- Reviewed medication and orders and enter prescription orders safely and accurately
- Assisted in identification of medical, emotional, and social needs of the client throughout the treatment process
School Nurse
PA Lifesharing, LLC
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Provides emergency medical care to students K-12 throughout West Shore and Harrisburg School Districts
- Independently administers and accurately documents prescription medications to given to students
- Educates students on health topics as individuals or in small groups
- Knowledge of childhood growth and development, community and family dynamics, current health issues and wellness education
- Served as a liaison between schools, families, health care providers, and other valuable community resources
Forensic Nurse Examiner
UPMC Pinnacle
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Acted as 1 of 3 Forensic Nurse Examiners across 7 hospital facilities for UPMC Pinnacle
- Performed detailed medical forensic examinations
- Collected essential forensic evidence from victims of sexual assault, strangulation, domestic violence, human trafficking, child abuse, child sexual abuse, and other crime related violations
- Acted as an expert witness in a court of law for the state of Pennsylvania
- Accurately and efficiently completed detail oriented medical forensic documentation
- Acted as a liaison with law enforcement agencies including police, child and youth, rape crisis, office of aging, FBI, etc
- Precepted and trained all new incoming Forensic Nurse Examiners
- Expertly photographed any and all forensic evidence identified during the medical forensic examination
- Acted as an educator and liaison to victims of crime in the state of Pennsylvania
- Hosted and instructed community events for victims of crime in the state of Pennsylvania
Emergency Department Nurse
UPMC West Shore
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided high quality care for 4-6 emergent patients at a time
- Quickly and efficiently perform head to toe assessments of all patients, reporting abnormal findings to the Attending Physician
- Provide life sustaining measures for critically ill patients
- Ability to operate and maintain hotline, bear hugger, ventilators, rapid infuser, and all other life sustaining equipment
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Initiated peripheral IV insertion
- Provided patients with ordered medications with zero medication errors to date
- Served on the WSED Educational Committee, ensuring all staff RN's educational requirements and credentials were met and documented
- Assisted Staff RN's with educational tutoring on a individual and private basis
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy, USN
05.2005 - 05.2009
- Provided medical care to Marine's in the line of combat
- Upheld and protected the Constitution of the United States of America
- Acquired essential time management, attention to detail, and leadership skills
- Responsible for routine and emergency care of 126 Marines and 4 Sailors, maintaining medical and dental readiness for deployment at a moment's notice
- Performed duties as assistants in the prevention, treatment of disease and injury and assist health care professionals in providing medical care to Navy and Marine Corps personnel of the operational forces, shore activities, and other authorized beneficiaries
- Developed and lead training programs in preparation for combat
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.2017
Field Medicine - Certificate - Combat Medicine
Field Medical Service School
Camp Pendleton, CA03.2006
Corpsman Training - Certificate - Combat Medicine
Hospital Corpsman School
Great Lakes, IL11.2005
Diploma -
West Perry High School
Elliottsburg, PA06.2000
Diploma - Health Care Careers
Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Technical School
Mechanicsburg, PA06.2000
Skills
- EMR Systems
- HIPAA Requirements
- Staff education and training
- Duty delegation
- Healthcare technology
- Training staff
- Emergency Care
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Test Interpretations
- Patient Stabilization
- Cardiac Arrest
- Witness Testimony
- Forensic Evaluation
- Evidence Preservation
- Victim Advocacy
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 08/11/17 - 08/11/19
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 09/21/17 - 09/21/19
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 08/29/17 - 08/29/19
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 08/30/17 - 08/30/21
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), 09/18/17 - 09/18/21
- Pennsylvania State Registered Nursing License, 06/07/17 - 10/31/24
Honors
- Dean's List Honoree, 6 semesters
- Awarded College Club of Harrisburg, Ted Lick Memorial Nursing, Pinnacle Health Nursing, Helping a Hero, Douglas W. Pollock Foundation, Daisy M. Bitner Trust, C. Ted Lick Memorial, and Ageis Security Company Scholarships
- Numerous military awards to include Sailor of the Quarter Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Combat Action Medal, Sharpshooter Marksman Medal, 3 Letters of Commendation Awarded
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Memorial Eye Institute
07.2023 - Current
Addiction Nurse
Arkview Recovery Center
01.2023 - 07.2023
School Nurse
PA Lifesharing, LLC
08.2019 - 04.2021
Forensic Nurse Examiner
UPMC Pinnacle
12.2018 - 06.2019
Emergency Department Nurse
UPMC West Shore
07.2017 - 12.2018
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy, USN
05.2005 - 05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Field Medicine - Certificate - Combat Medicine
Field Medical Service School
Corpsman Training - Certificate - Combat Medicine
Hospital Corpsman School
Diploma -
West Perry High School
Diploma - Health Care Careers
Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Technical School
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 08/11/17 - 08/11/19
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 09/21/17 - 09/21/19
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 08/29/17 - 08/29/19
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 08/30/17 - 08/30/21
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), 09/18/17 - 09/18/21
- Pennsylvania State Registered Nursing License, 06/07/17 - 10/31/24
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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