Jennifer Stepp
Brecksville
Summary
Experienced Charge Nurse skilled in direct patient care and quality improvement initiatives. Proven track record in leading teams, implementing safety protocols, and enhancing patient satisfaction through patient advocacy, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland OH
08.2007 - Current
- Serves as a Permanent Charge Nurse and is responsible for staffing requirements and maintaining a well functioning work environment for two postpartum floors.
- Administers medications and monitors patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Implements best practices for infection control and safety protocols in patient care.
- Leads quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Performs comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Provides emotional support to patients experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, connecting them with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
- Prepares patients for discharge by providing thorough education on self-care, infant care, and follow-up appointments.
- Advocates for patients by providing culturally sensitive care by respecting diverse family values and traditions related to the postpartum period.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Advocates and Educates patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of conditions and treatments.
- Trains new nursing staff on protocols, enhancing team performance and cohesion within the unit.
- Enhances patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Ohio University
Athens OH05-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Permanent charge nurse of 2 postpartum floors
Certification
MNN - Maternal Newborn Nursing certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals of Cleveland
08.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Ohio University
MNN - Maternal Newborn Nursing
The RN MNN certification, offered by the National Certification Corporation (NCC), is designed for registered nurses specializing in maternal and newborn nursing. Certification maintained through completed of approved CEU's (continuing education credits).