Kim Stegmeier
Port Richey,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mt Sinai Health Care
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
MU Women’s And Children’s Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN Staff Nurse
CDR Health
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
RN PACU
St Mary’s
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
RN Pacu
Stanford Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual
RN ER
Carthage Area Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
RN PACU
Albany Medical Center Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021
- 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.
- 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.
RN PACU
St Vincent's University Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedure.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
RN ER
Norton Sound Health
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
RN PACU
St Louis Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
RN ER
Maimonides Medical Center Weinberg Emergency Center
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- 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.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure and other conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions to met treatment goals.
RN PACU
Alaska Regional Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure and other conditions.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
RN PACU
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- 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.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure and other conditions.
RN PACU
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations
RN, ER
Zion Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN PACU
Health Alliance
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN, ER
Group Health Permanente
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
RN Pre/post
United Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
RN PACU
Mercy Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
RN PACU
Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
RN ER
Queens West Oahu
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
PHCC
New Port Richey, FL05.1999
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Examination
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
Certification
ALS
BLS
PALS
NIHSS
Nominated for Daisy Award
Nominated and awarded Peoples choice for Nurse of the year, Pasco County, Florida
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mt Sinai Health Care
04.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
MU Women’s And Children’s Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
RN Staff Nurse
CDR Health
09.2022 - 10.2022
RN PACU
St Mary’s
09.2022 - 09.2022
RN Pacu
Stanford Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2022
RN ER
Carthage Area Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022
RN PACU
Albany Medical Center Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021
RN PACU
St Vincent's University Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2021
RN ER
Norton Sound Health
10.2020 - 02.2021
RN PACU
St Louis Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2020
RN ER
Maimonides Medical Center Weinberg Emergency Center
03.2020 - 05.2020
RN PACU
Alaska Regional Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2020
RN PACU
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
07.2019 - 11.2019
RN PACU
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
04.2018 - 12.2018
RN, ER
Zion Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2018
RN PACU
Health Alliance
08.2017 - 12.2017
RN, ER
Group Health Permanente
01.2017 - 04.2017
RN Pre/post
United Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2016
RN PACU
Mercy Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016
RN PACU
Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.2015 - 06.2015
RN ER
Queens West Oahu
07.2014 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
PHCC
ALS
BLS
PALS
NIHSS
Nominated for Daisy Award
Nominated and awarded Peoples choice for Nurse of the year, Pasco County, Florida
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