Carolyn Steineck
Arvada,CO
Summary
Proactive IVF Nurse Coordinator and Forensic Nurse Examiner with extensive experience in patient scheduling, individualized treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in forensic assessments, IVF protocols, and patient education. Bringing strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and a commitment to advancing patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
IVF Nurse Coordinator
Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
10.2011 - Current
- Facilitated staff meetings to discuss ongoing patient cases and coordinate care between nursing staff and physicians.
- Performed initial consultations with new patients, gathering essential information for treatment planning.
- Managed patient scheduling, ensuring that appointments were booked effectively and all necessary resources were available for each procedure.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring well-rounded patient care and successful treatment outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by developing individualized treatment plans for IVF patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records, allowing for optimal data analysis and reporting on IVF success rates.
- Served as a liaison between patients, physicians, insurance companies, and other healthcare providers involved in fertility treatments.
- Educated patients on fertility treatments and procedures, empowering them with knowledge and confidence in their choices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to stay current on fertility treatment advancements.
- Contributed to the development of clinic protocols for IVF treatments based on evidence-based practices and research findings.
Case Manager- Utilization Review
Centura Health - St Anthony's Central Hospital
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Centura Health
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Strengthened patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on forensic findings and psychological assessments.
- Conducted comprehensive medical evaluations to determine the extent of injuries sustained during traumatic events.
- Provided compassionate care to victims of abuse, assault, and violence while conducting thorough forensic examinations.
- Supported families during crisis situations through empathetic listening, emotional support, and guidance on available resources.
- Ensured compliance with relevant state and federal regulations by staying current on legal requirements pertaining to forensic nursing practice.
- Assisted law enforcement in investigations by accurately interpreting injuries related to criminal activities or suspicious circumstances.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences with sensitive bedside manner while maintaining professional boundaries as a Forensic Nurse Examiner.
IVF Nurse Coordinator
Conceptions Reproductive Associates of Colorado
04.2001 - 10.2011
- Facilitated staff meetings to discuss ongoing patient cases and coordinate care between nursing staff and physicians.
- Performed initial consultations with new patients, gathering essential information for treatment planning.
- Managed patient scheduling, ensuring that appointments were booked effectively and all necessary resources were available for each procedure.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring well-rounded patient care and successful treatment outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records, allowing for optimal data analysis and reporting on IVF success rates.
- Enhanced patient care by developing individualized treatment plans for IVF patients.
- Collaborated closely with embryologists to monitor embryo development and plan appropriate intervention strategies when necessary.
- Educated patients on fertility treatments and procedures, empowering them with knowledge and confidence in their choices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to stay current on fertility treatment advancements.
- Contributed to the development of clinic protocols for IVF treatments based on evidence-based practices and research findings.
- Improved patient adherence to medication regimens by providing clear instructions and reminders about medication administration schedules.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of latest advances in reproductive technology to provide cutting-edge care to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05.1988
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Emotional Support
- Informed consent
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- IVF Protocols
- Fertility Preservation
- Third-Party Reproduction
- Breastfeeding support
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV Insertion
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Newborn care
- Postpartum Care
- Problem-Solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Case Manager- Utilization Review
Centura Health - St Anthony's Central Hospital
11.2020 - 08.2023
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Centura Health
10.2017 - 12.2019
IVF Nurse Coordinator
Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
10.2011 - Current
IVF Nurse Coordinator
Conceptions Reproductive Associates of Colorado
04.2001 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Boulder
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