Deborah Steele
Dayton,OH
Summary
Detail-Oriented Clinical Nurse with extensive understanding of cardiac illnesses/diseases and designing individualized care plans. Adept at best-in-class personal care and family education. Dedicated to setting and meeting long-term goals.
Passionate Clinical Nurse with 14 years of experience in direct patient care environments. Distinguished understanding of cardiac facility procedures and providing best-in-class family and patient education. Adept at working closely with doctors and nurses for excellent services.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse (Schuster)
Kettering Health Main Campus
Kettering, Ohio
07.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Certified preceptor to train new nurses and students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Used Epic to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Certified to administer Tikosyn & Sotalol for the treatment of heart arrhythmias
- Cardiac Telemetry network skin champion
- Glucommander super user
Intensive Care Registered Nurse (MSICU)
Kettering Health Main Campus
Kettering, Ohio
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
LifeCare Hospitals Of Dayton
Miamisburg, Ohio
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse
LifeCare Hospitals Of Dayton
Miamisburg, Ohio
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Assisted patients initially and every hour to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
- Used procedures such as intubation, central lines and chest tubes to address critical symptoms and prevent further decay in patient conditions.
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
SYNERGY HomeCare Of South Dayton
Centerville, Ohio
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Nurse staff educator and participated in hiring of new employees (i.e nurse aids and licensed practical nurses)
- Educated family members and caregivers for patient needs for non medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current needs, provided community support to clients (i.e provided easy access to programs such as Meals on Wheels, Area Agency on Aging etc.)
- Accurately documented care for clients who needed to transition to skilled nursing care within their homes, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Visited clients every two months to evaluate care provided by nurse aids within the client's homes
Unit Supervisor Registered Nurse
Heartland Of Centerville
Centerville, Ohio
06.2014 - 11.2015
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Choice Home Care
Beavercreek, Ohio
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to patient's primary care providers
- Collected ordered specimens, initiated and administered IV medications for antibiotics, IgG and vitamin infusions
- Delegated assignments to licensed practical nurses and evaluate patient's needs for therapy (i.e. respiratory, physical and occupational)
Licensed Practical Nurse Night Shift Supervisor
Elmcroft Of Washington Township
Dayton, Ohio
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained vital signs, assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Monitored blood pressure, glucose levels, cared for minor wounds and provided treatments.
Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Technician, ER
Kettering Health - Grandview Hospital
Dayton, Ohio
11.1997 - 11.2011
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Certified EKG tech 12 lead
- Endoscopy tech
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Kettering College of Medical Arts
Kettering, OH04.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Kettering College of Medical Arts
Kettering, OH04.2013
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton, OHSkills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Oral and Written Communications
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Examination
- Inpatient Care
- Specialized Care
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Ohio Board of Nursing 2021-2023
- Tikosyn & Sotalol certification, Kettering Health Main Campus, 2022-2023
- Network skin champion for 3 East
- ACLS 2021-2023
- BLS 2022-2024
Timeline
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse (Schuster)
Kettering Health Main Campus
07.2017 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse (MSICU)
Kettering Health Main Campus
03.2017 - 07.2017
Critical Care Registered Nurse
LifeCare Hospitals Of Dayton
06.2016 - 04.2017
Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse
LifeCare Hospitals Of Dayton
06.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
SYNERGY HomeCare Of South Dayton
06.2014 - 05.2016
Unit Supervisor Registered Nurse
Heartland Of Centerville
06.2014 - 11.2015
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Choice Home Care
06.2014 - 01.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse Night Shift Supervisor
Elmcroft Of Washington Township
05.2010 - 08.2012
Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Technician, ER
Kettering Health - Grandview Hospital
11.1997 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Kettering College of Medical Arts
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Kettering College of Medical Arts
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
- Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Ohio Board of Nursing 2021-2023
- Tikosyn & Sotalol certification, Kettering Health Main Campus, 2022-2023
- Network skin champion for 3 East
- ACLS 2021-2023
- BLS 2022-2024
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