Bethany Stewart
Canal Fulton,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Trainer and Staff Nurse
Moonlight Home Health Services
06.2025 - Current
- Trained new nursing staff on policies, procedures, and patient care techniques to enhance team performance.
- Training in Medication Delegation Classes
- Trainer for CPR and First Aid
- Oversite of delegation and implementing delegation to staff
- Oversee Medication Administration Records
- Implementing Doctor's orders in home setting
- Advocating for Clients
- Compliance director for each house
- Ensuring homes are in order for audits
- Oversite of all audits
RN Trainer and Staff Nurse
Life Bridge Services
02.2021 - 11.2025
- Administered patient care and medication following established protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and post-discharge instructions.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety standards in clinical practices.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating timely interventions for improved outcomes.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Trained Staff on Medication Delegation Courses, along with Diabetic and G-tube Course
- Oversite of Delegation for all Insulin and G-tube Clients
- Trainer of CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support
- Transport Clients to appointments and implement doctor's order
- Oversee Medication Administration Records
- Train Staff for Health Related Activities to be performed in home setting
Nurse Manager
Pregnancy Support Center
10.2007 - 12.2014
- Developed training programs for nursing staff, enhancing skills and knowledge retention.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety protocols.
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care
- Led a team of 30 volunteers and ran trainings
- Specialized worked with Pre-Natal Clients
- Tested and Treated with STD Clients
- Managed the clinic
- Ordered Supplies for clinic
- Ran clinic on a day to day basis
Oncology Nurse
Akron General Hospital
12.2001 - 10.2007
- Administered chemotherapy and supportive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout treatment cycles.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses to therapies, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans based on individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on cancer treatments, side effects, and coping strategies to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare team, facilitating communication between providers and families for comprehensive support.
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly reporting concerns to physicians.
- Established rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy and understanding during difficult periods of illness or treatment.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Enhanced quality of care through close collaboration with interdisciplinary medical teams.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout all aspects of cancer treatment administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH05-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment and care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- Hospice and palliative care
- Home health care
Timeline
RN Trainer and Staff Nurse
Moonlight Home Health Services
06.2025 - Current
RN Trainer and Staff Nurse
Life Bridge Services
02.2021 - 11.2025
Nurse Manager
Pregnancy Support Center
10.2007 - 12.2014
Oncology Nurse
Akron General Hospital
12.2001 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University