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Jean Stephens, RN

Jean Stephens, RN

Austin,TX

Summary

Experienced Texas licensed Registered Nurse offering more than 30 years background of strong clinical skills. Rendering care with diverse patient populations fostering trusting relationships that improve patient outcomes. Professionally trained ensuring high standards of culturally competent care, including patients with complex healthcare needs. Supervisory experience in an array of clinical settings, providing nursing care to patients across the life span. Solid clinical, utilization review, and case management experience. Reliable, dedicated, driven, ethical healthcare provider. Calm and focused during a crisis, intervening as swiftly as possible. Efficient coordinator with healthcare professionals advancing patient care. Organized and forward-thinking. Commended for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Skillful in educating and empowering patients by delivering health education and nursing care enhancing wellness as well as quality of life. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable regarding medical management of patients with comprehensive complex medical needs, nursing care planning and evaluation for optimal health care and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on effective, economical patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader ready for a new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in a case management setting.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered Nurse

Team Select Home Care
Austin, TX
04.2021 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Registered Nurse

Aveanna Healthcare
Austin, TX
03.2018 - 03.2022
  • Monitored patient condition and updating team members on changes in condition, stability or acuity
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication, chronic disease management and teaching
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse

Texas NeuroRehab Center
Austin, TX
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Oversaw delivery of care for assigned patients on LTAC medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 32 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LVNs, and rehabilitation technicians.
  • Established therapeutic communication, increased conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Provided education to patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse

Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital Of Lake Travis
Lakeway, TX
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Assessed and monitored patient conditions, administered medications, monitored responses to address new concerns, performed treatments, managed assignments up to 8 patients on day shift and encouraged independence in recovery while updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods with improved health goals
  • Educated patients and families regarding effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptoms reoccurring
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Registered Nurse

Aveanna Healthcare (formerly Epic Health Services)
Austin, TX
03.2011 - 03.2017
  • Decreased hospital readmission by 80% for my clients by performing excellent assessment skills, swift communication and obtaining targeted treatment orders promptly, reducing needs to transport complex ventilator dependent immunocompromised patients to emergency room
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
  • Monitored patient condition and performed treatments, updated team members on changes in condition
  • Advocated for patients by establishing communication with practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Registered Nurse

Texas NeuroRehab Center
Austin, TX
09.2005 - 03.2011
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Managed care as Charge Nurse from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to up to 32 patients daily.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX
08.2000 - 12.2002

Vocational Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing

Career Enrichment Center, Albuquerque, NM
08.1986 - 05.1988

Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Needs Assessment
  • Preventative health
  • Patient counseling
  • Care plan development
  • High level of autonomy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Infection control measures
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Care Coordination
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Preventive health
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Medical Records Management
  • Hospice philosophy understanding
  • Collecting vitals
  • Neurology awareness
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Medication Administration
  • Personal care needs
  • At-risk patient care
  • Precepting
  • Patient Management
  • Data Collection
  • Staff supervision
  • Relationship building
  • Health screening

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Team Select Home Care
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - Aveanna Healthcare
03.2018 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse - Texas NeuroRehab Center
03.2017 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse - Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital Of Lake Travis
03.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse - Aveanna Healthcare (formerly Epic Health Services)
03.2011 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse - Texas NeuroRehab Center
09.2005 - 03.2011
Amarillo College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
08.2000 - 12.2002
Career Enrichment Center - Vocational Nursing Certificate, Practical Nursing
08.1986 - 05.1988

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