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Ann Stanley, RN

RN
Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in various healthcare environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes by leveraging complex problem-solving skills and a patient-centered approach. Values collaboration with peers and multidisciplinary team members.

Overview

21
21

Years of RN experience

10
10

Years of LPN experience

Work History

RN

Natural Eyes Laser and Surgical Center
05.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with the nursing team, optical tech team, CRRN, and surgeon for individual patient-centered care, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and monitored responses.
  • Provide preoperative and post-operative education.
  • Start IVs, up to 20 times per surgery day
  • Assess patient health status prior to and after surgery
  • Used critical thinking during preop calls to provide patient-centered care and safety

RN

Restore Home Health
04.2018 - 08.2021

Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.

  • Created care plans in collaboration with patients and families while utilizing SMART Goals.
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, disease process, self-administration of IV antibiotic and TPN management, IV pumps, wound care, IV access flushes, urinary catheter care, and ostomy care
  • Served as liaison between physicians, and patients' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall well-being.
  • Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient's unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
  • Provided wound care and teaching, including using KCI wound vac system
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

RN

Health South Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2002 - 12.2014
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • CRRN certified-not current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient's unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post-hospitalization.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Served as charge nurse on night shift for 3 years then as back up on day shift

LPN Oncology Office Nurse

Maryland Hematology and Oncology
07.1999 - 05.2001
  • Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
  • Started IVs and accessed port-a-cath prior to RN administration of chemotherapy
  • Drew labs and operated lab equipment for CBCs
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Assessed patient vital signs, symptoms, and lab results and notified RN of significant findings when turning patient over for treatment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2003

Licensed Practical Nursing

St. Petersburg Vocational Technical Institute
St. Petersburg, FL
04.1992

High School Diploma -

Slidell High School
Slidell, LA
05.1987

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Home care infusion nursing
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Care Chronic Disease Management
  • Wound Care
  • Quality Improvement
  • IV starts in a fast-paced environment
  • Patient assessment

Accomplishments


Obtained CRRN certification- not current

Additional Information

I have been a member of the Medical Reserve Corps of El Paso County (MRCEPC) since 2021. I administered COVID-19 vaccines at multiple locations in Colorado Springs, CO as a MRCEPC volunteer.

Work Availability

monday
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Work Preference

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Timeline

RN

Natural Eyes Laser and Surgical Center
05.2021 - Current

RN

Restore Home Health
04.2018 - 08.2021

RN

Health South Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2002 - 12.2014

LPN Oncology Office Nurse

Maryland Hematology and Oncology
07.1999 - 05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Technical University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Pikes Peak Community College

Licensed Practical Nursing

St. Petersburg Vocational Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Slidell High School
Ann Stanley, RNRN