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Barbara Steppe

1141 Toms Rd,Barboursville,Va

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Cedars Health and Rehabilitation Center, excelling in patient assessments and care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective identification of client needs. Skilled in clinical documentation and patient education, fostering trust and collaboration within healthcare teams. My most recent job involves completion of Minimal Data Sets for short term rehabilitation clients with Medicare and managed care payor sources.During my nursing career I have worn many hats including Nursing director with favorable state inspection survey outcomes.

Work History

Regisrered Nurse for Client Requiring Skilled Care

Brightstar Care Healthcare Agency
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment options and self-care strategies.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.

RN Assessment Coordinator

Cedars Health and Rehabilitation Center
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs and develop individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care and optimal health outcomes.
  • Facilitated training sessions for nursing staff on assessment protocols and documentation standards.
  • Reviewed and analyzed patient data to identify trends, enhancing assessment processes and care delivery.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Piedmont Va Community College
Charlottesville, VA

High School Diploma -

Charlottesvi!le -igh School
Charlottesville, VA
06.1971

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • Infection control
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient management
  • Compassionate care
  • Family education
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Licensed RN
  • Wound management
  • Surgical care
  • Emergency care
  • Care coordination
  • Care plan implementation
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Diabetes management
  • Disease prevention
  • Licensed by state nursing board
  • Home health care
  • Geriatric care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Nursing assessments
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Patient advocacy
  • Discharge planning
  • Charting medication administration

Timeline

Regisrered Nurse for Client Requiring Skilled Care

Brightstar Care Healthcare Agency

RN Assessment Coordinator

Cedars Health and Rehabilitation Center

Associate of Science - Nursing

Piedmont Va Community College

High School Diploma -

Charlottesvi!le -igh School
Barbara Steppe