Chandra Stephenson
Linden,MI
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 19+ year record in field.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc.
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
O.R. Circulating Nurse
Surgery Center At Health Park
07.2008 - 06.2022
- Providing surgical patients with perioperative care in recovery, procedure, and operating rooms
- Stocking operating rooms with sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies
- Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients
- Preparing patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting areas for operations
- Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures
- Applying sterile techniques in handling medical instruments and equipment pre-, during, and post-surgery
- Collaborating with surgical teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care
- Updating patient files and medical records
- Assisting with the ordering, maintenance, and safe storage of surgical equipment and supplies
- Providing patients with post-surgery care instructions and answering questions.
Home Care Nurse
Heartland Home Care
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Project Coordinator
- Field nurse specializing in cardiac disease
- Education, assessment, and treatments for patients suffering from CHF, A-FIB, CAD & HTB
- Managing patient care following CABG, pacemaker or AICD placement.
Home Care Nurse
Personal Home Care
01.2006 - 05.2007
- Managing the care of Medical, Surgical, Neurological and Cardiac patients with compromised systemic or multi-systemic function as directed by each patient's situation.
Cardiac/Critical Care Registered Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
05.2004 - 01.2006
- Charge Nurse
- Patient assessment
- Monitoring telemetry
- Medication administration, IV duties & lab draw
- Patient resuscitation using defibrillation
- Interpreting EKG strips
- Obtaining & implementing physician orders
- Patient education.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI05.2004
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Discharge Planning
- Multidisciplinary
- Collaboration Oral, IM, SubQ & IV Medication Administration
- Patient Safety
- Triage Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Strong Communication Skills
- Dressing Changes
- Patient Education
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc.
05.2022 - 04.2024
O.R. Circulating Nurse
Surgery Center At Health Park
07.2008 - 06.2022
Home Care Nurse
Heartland Home Care
05.2007 - 07.2008
Home Care Nurse
Personal Home Care
01.2006 - 05.2007
Cardiac/Critical Care Registered Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
05.2004 - 01.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
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