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Brenda Stephens

COUNTRY CLUB HILLS,IL

Summary

  • Energetic professional with 20 plus years of medical background:
  • Registered Nurse
  • Dialysis Technician
  • Phlebotomist
  • Medical Secretary
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness
10.2023 - Current
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

Accentcare Hospice Holy Cross
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ingalls Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse

Advocate South Suburban Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Telemetry/COVID Unit - Home Health
  • Case Manager for Advocate Home Health

Patient Care Technician

MacNeal Hospital
03.2019 - 05.2020
  • Providing patient care specific to the needs of the patient guided by the instructions of the Registered Nurse
  • Duties including admission/discharges, accu checks, blood draws, EKGs, bladder scans, and other duties as assigned

Patient Care Technician

DaVita Dialysis
04.2016 - 01.2018
  • Duties include cannulating and dialyzing four to five patients at a time, blood collection
  • Setting up Braun dialysis machines, disinfection, mixing acid baths, stocking supplies, documenting vitals, and educating patients

Critical Care Secretary

Ingalls Memorial Hospital
05.2004 - 01.2015
  • Duties include transcribing doctor orders, answering inbound and making outbound calls
  • Scheduling diagnostic tests
  • Orientating newly hired RNs and Critical Care Secretaries
  • Consulting doctors as needed
  • Preparing death certificates and managing the flow of the critical care unit

Phlebotomist

Ingalls Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 05.2004
  • Duties included the collection of blood and blood products
  • Starting intravenous lines for medication infusion, performing EKGs and applying 24 hour Holter monitors

Certified Nursing Assistant

06.1991 - 01.2001
  • Duties included assisting clients with activities of daily living, bathing, clothing, and feeding clients as needed
  • Assisting the nurse with duties of dressing changes and transporting clients
  • Admitting and discharging clients
  • Performing daily weights using mechanical devices as provided, collecting specimens as needed

Education

Registered Nurse -

Breckinridge School of Nursing

CNA - undefined

Zurik Healthcare Institute

PCT -

DaVita Dialysis

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Case management
  • Precepting
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Home care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Psychiatric and mental health care
  • Emergency triage
  • Trauma care
  • IV insertion

Education Training Certifications

  • Breckinridge School of Nursing, Registered Nurse
  • Zurik Healthcare Institute, CNA
  • DaVita Dialysis, PCT
  • American Heart Association BLS Provider, Current


Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Accentcare Hospice Holy Cross
09.2022 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ingalls Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse

Advocate South Suburban Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2022

Patient Care Technician

MacNeal Hospital
03.2019 - 05.2020

Patient Care Technician

DaVita Dialysis
04.2016 - 01.2018

Critical Care Secretary

Ingalls Memorial Hospital
05.2004 - 01.2015

Phlebotomist

Ingalls Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 05.2004

Certified Nursing Assistant

06.1991 - 01.2001

CNA - undefined

Zurik Healthcare Institute

Registered Nurse -

Breckinridge School of Nursing

PCT -

DaVita Dialysis

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