Keosha Stephens

• Administer medications via oral and IV prior and after surgical procedures as ordered by the Anesthesiologist including IV antibiotics and for pain management.
• Utilize strong clinical judgment and patient assessments in post operative care following complex surgical procedures such as: total joints, gynecologic/obstetric procedures, Cholecystectomies, urologic and orthopedic procedures and more.
• Mentor new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
• Educate patients and their family members on after care discharge instructions including how to properly use crutches and walkers promoting fall prevention safety.
• Prevent complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
• Assist physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as nerve blocks and obstetric ultrasound monitoring
• Provide timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Expedited admission process for ambulatory surgery patients by conducting preoperative assessments efficiently.
• Maintained regulatory compliance through accurate documentation and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Enhanced patient education with clear communication of treatment plans and follow-up instructions.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality, compassionate care to ambulatory patients.
• Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the care continuum.
• Ensured patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing therapeutic procedures.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Built collaborated relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Charge Nurse

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed staff assignments, coordinated patient care, and communicated with multiple surgeon offices.

• Assisted in Family/Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
• Checked in patients, administered vaccines/medications, performed EKGs, and provided patient centered care

• Collaborated with gynecologist during gynecological exams including sterile field preparations
• Managed and filed patient paper charts.

• Helped clients with daily tasks, including feeding, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping
• Assisted and monitored clients with PT exercises according to the plan of care, and documented observed changes to the Nurse.

• Provided emotional support and Recorded patients vital signs in Epic and ensured a comfortable and warm environment; anticipated patients’ needs by restocking food/drinks/blankets/pillows.