Carol Stone
Mason,OH
Summary
Excellence-driven board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing and 37+ years experience as a registered nurse (RN). Proven leader with the ability to motivate and inspire other staff members to provide exemplary levels of patient care. Outstanding communication skills with colleagues, patients, and families. Excels at collaborating with members of specialized medical teams and thrives on the fast-paced, continuously evolving nature of healthcare.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
11.2009 - Current
- Performed direct patient care in level one trauma center. Encompassed in role includes ongoing comprehensive physical, emotional, and spiritual assessment and care of patient and family in acute and life-threatening situations.
- Post-Visit Nurse 2019 – present. Coordinating post-visit care of two emergency departments, five urgent cares, and tele-health care for patients and families. Responsibilities include laboratory result evaluation and subsequent follow-up with patients, specialty providers and primary care providers, pharmacy and referral issues, and providing medical advice.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Northern Kentucky University
Cincinnati, OH
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed 600 hours collectively in Pediatric Primary Care, OB/GYN, General Adult Primary Care Practice, and UC Health Emergency Services.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Used EPIC software to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Holistic Health Specialist / Level IV NICU
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
10.2007 - 11.2009
- Implemented Holistic Health modalities of Massage Therapy and Healing Touch in order to improve overall health or facilitate recovery from injuries and illnesses for critically ill newborn patients.
- Participated in development, collection, interpretation, and publication of research as related to biophysical changes noted in critically ill newborn/infant in response to holistic health modalities.
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Neurology
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
05.2004 - 10.2007
- Coordinated care of neurology patients and families with primary population consisting of children with intractable epilepsy, multiple special needs, and tuberous sclerosis. Duties included direct patient care in clinic setting, extensive family education, multidisciplinary coordination, emergency phone triage, and patient advocacy in educational and financial arenas.
Registered Nurse / Multidisciplinary Outpatient
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
05.2001 - 05.2004
- Delivered direct patient care with emphasis on education in outpatient clinic setting. Multiple areas worked include neurology, ENT, plastic surgery, and urology.
Registered Nurse / Mother-Baby Home Care
American Nursing Care
Cincinnati, OH
05.1996 - 05.2001
- Delivered direct patient care in relation to all aspects of perinatal home visits. Care delivered includes post – partum visits with emphasis on education, neonatal home I.V. therapy, abdominal dressing changes, and high-risk neonatal visits.
- Collaborated services with Physicians and Social Services in five - county area.
Registered Nurse /School Nurse
Mason City School District
Mason, OH
08.1996 - 06.1999
- Provided education and emergency care to students ranging from ages 3 -12. Student population responsibility of 450 – 925. Responsible for state immunization requirements and visual, hearing, and scoliosis screens.
- Coordinated social services and participated in IEP assessments and planning.
Registered Nurse /Home Health Registered Nurse
Maternal Child Health
Cincinnati, OH
06.1993 - 08.1996
- Provided in-home nursing care for ventilator-dependent child from age of 9 months – 3 years on optional basis. Duties included tracheostomy care, equipment inventory and cleaning, and parent support and education.
Registered Nurse, Newborn ICU
TriHealth
Cincinnati, OH
07.1986 - 08.1996
- Delivered and coordinated direct patient care in life threatening situations in Level III NBICU.
- Responsible for scheduling, continuing education, and performance reviews while assuming Associate Nurse Manager and charge nurse position for level III NBICU.
- Provided post-partum direct patient care with emphasis on home education 1994-1996.
Registered Nurse / Newborn ICU
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
06.1990 - 06.1991
- Delivered direct patient care in life threatening situations in level III NBICU.
Registered Nurse, Burns ICU
Shriner's Burns Institute
Cincinnati, OH
06.1984 - 08.1986
- Provided direct nursing care in acute burn intensive care setting. Patient population range of 10 days to 21 years of age.
- Coordinated scheduling, equipment and emergency measures for (PAR) Recovery Unit.
Education
Master of Science - MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY12.2021
Massage Therapist - Medical Massage
SHI School of Medical Massage
Lebanon, OH06.2007
Bachelor of Science - BSN, Nursing
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.1984
Skills
- Patient Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Preventive Healthcare
- Compassionate and Caring
- Holistic Patient Centered Care
- Community Resource Information
- Resilience
- Teamwork
- Social Perceptiveness
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (2022)
- Basic Life Support Certification (2022)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (2022)
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (2021)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (2019)
Volunteer
- Co-founder of Krazy Hope for Kids in 2011. For 13 years, our neurological mission team partners with Northwest Haiti Christian Mission to provide ongoing assessment and implementation of care and medication to an average of 130 patients in Haiti. Patient population includes pediatric and adults experiencing seizures, autism, cerebral palsy, and other neurological conditions.
- Budget averages $20,000/year for medication costs. Coordinator for multiple fund-raising events.
- 2-3 trips/year to Haiti when politically stable and COVID-19 controlled.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Northern Kentucky University
03.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
11.2009 - Current
Holistic Health Specialist / Level IV NICU
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
10.2007 - 11.2009
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Neurology
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
05.2004 - 10.2007
Registered Nurse / Multidisciplinary Outpatient
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2004
Registered Nurse /School Nurse
Mason City School District
08.1996 - 06.1999
Registered Nurse / Mother-Baby Home Care
American Nursing Care
05.1996 - 05.2001
Registered Nurse /Home Health Registered Nurse
Maternal Child Health
06.1993 - 08.1996
Registered Nurse / Newborn ICU
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
06.1990 - 06.1991
Registered Nurse, Newborn ICU
TriHealth
07.1986 - 08.1996
Registered Nurse, Burns ICU
Shriner's Burns Institute
06.1984 - 08.1986
Master of Science - MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Massage Therapist - Medical Massage
SHI School of Medical Massage
Bachelor of Science - BSN, Nursing
The Ohio State University
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