Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Military Service
References
Timeline
Generic
Deanna Stonick, RN

Deanna Stonick, RN

Cascade,United States

Summary

With 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, from pediatric to geriatric patients, including those facing complex medical and emotional challenges. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care that honors the dignity of each individual and supports their families through critical moments. A strong communicator and collaborator, I build positive, professional relationships with peers to enhance patient outcomes and foster a supportive work environment. As a natural caregiver, I bring high levels of intuition and empathy into any area of nursing I have had the privledge to serve in, whether as employment or volunteer opportunities. Nursing is more than a profession to me, it is a calling.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

On Call Hospice RN

CPHC
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2021 - Current
  • Provide after-hours and weekend coverage across five Colorado counties for a patient census of 60 to 100, delivering compassionate, high-quality care to terminally ill patients and their families
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals such as physicians, social workers, RNCMs and chaplains to ensure holistic care for patients, resolve patient concerns and ensure seamless care continuity.
  • Respond promptly to emergency situations or changes in patient conditions by initiating appropriate interventions or contacting physicians as needed.
  • Assist in coordinating admissions to the hospice program by conducting assessments, collaborating with referring healthcare providers, and ensuring appropriate documentation is completed.
  • Serve as an advocate for our patients, ensuring their wishes and preferences were respected and honored, facilitated end-of-life conversations with empathy and professionalism, and assisted with coordination of bereavement support.
  • Earned a reputation for exceptional communication skills by establishing rapport with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Field RN/Case Manager

Colorado Springs, CO
09.2021 - Current
  • Conduct thorough assessments, create and manage individualized care plans, and monitor patient conditions to ensure ongoing compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) requirements.
  • Oversee the daily care provided by home health aides, ensuring it aligns with the patient's care plan and contributes to their well-being.

RN Case Manager for VA patients

Colorado Springs, CO
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Conducted initial Start of Care (SOC) visits, 60-day reassessments, supervisory visits for HHAs, medication management, wound care, catheter care, and other skilled nursing needs, while ensuring continuity of care for veterans by establishing strong relationships with dedicated home care providers.
  • Completed necessary documentation, including 485 care plans, Briggs forms, and state-required medical evaluations, to ensure compliance with state-run medical insurance programs.

Pediatric Home Health RN

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Provided exceptional one-on-one care for medically fragile children in home settings.
  • Conducted thorough, ongoing assessments, administered medications, and collaborated with therapists and specialists to create and implement comprehensive care plans.
  • Managed complex care needs, including ventilator support, tracheostomy (trach) care, and G-tube management, ensuring all medical interventions were performed with precision for patient safety.
  • Supported all aspects of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), providing personalized assistance to meet the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of each child.

Mom, Military Spouse, Leader, Volunteer

USAF
05.2007 - 06.2018
  • Provided comprehensive support to my husband in his demanding role as a first responder, managing household responsibilities and ensuring a stable, organized environment, enabling him to focus on serving the community and the country effectively.
  • Provided nurturing support our children in the home, addressed conflicts or behavioral issues using effective communication techniques, and assisted with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene routines, and homework supervision. Expert boo boo healer.
  • Led and mentored a group of 13 boys in the Webelos program for two years as a scout leader, fostering teamwork, responsibility, and leadership skills through structured activities, community service projects, and outdoor adventures
  • Served as Key Spouse for Ramstein Air Force base, providing support and resources to military families by helping them adapt to life at a new base, offering guidance on relocation, and facilitating community-building events to strengthen the spouse network
  • Participated in 7 annual medical mission trips to Poland, providing healthcare services to underserved communities, assisting in medical clinics, and supporting local healthcare providers in delivering essential care to those in need

Education

AAS - Nursing

Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
05.2007

Skills

Outside of my professional life, I am committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance by enjoying the natural beauty of the Colorado outdoors through mountaineering Locally I enjoy the Manitou Incline regularly and seek paddleboarding and hiking all over the area I also travel for backpacking trips annually and drag my teens along for adventure whenever possible We enjoy family skiing as well as rock climbing regularly When not adventuring I enjoy reading and audiobooks, hot springs and restaurant hopping Secretly I have always dreamed of being the "library lady" who reads children's books in animated voices

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • BLS, ACLS, CPR
  • Registered Nurse

Military Service

USAF -  I served Active Duty from 1995-1997, and then served as a military spouse from 2007-2017.

References

  • Tiffany Pine

Former Director of Operations

Colorado Palliative and Hospice Care

now with Suncrest Hospice

405-323-0318

  • Karrie Holmes, APRN

Nurse Practioner 

Colorado Palliative and Hospice Care

719-287-4952

  • Toni Teeples

Personal Reference

858-603-2985

Timeline

On Call Hospice RN

CPHC
12.2021 - Current

Field RN/Case Manager

09.2021 - Current

RN Case Manager for VA patients

09.2021 - 04.2023

Pediatric Home Health RN

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
12.2018 - 01.2021

Mom, Military Spouse, Leader, Volunteer

USAF
05.2007 - 06.2018

AAS - Nursing

Community College of Denver

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Deanna Stonick, RN