LACINDA STUTTS
China Grove,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in emergency and critical care patient populations. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ENDOSCOPY STAFF NURSE
Northeast Digestive
07.2022 - Current
- Optimized patient recovery time by monitoring vital signs during post-procedure care and providing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Supported colleagues in maintaining high-quality care by sharing knowledge and expertise in endoscopy nursing best practices.
CLINICAL NURSE SUPERVISOR
Atrium Health Kannapolis Emergency Department
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted in-service training sessions for nursing staff to enhance their skills and stay up-to-date on current emergency practice.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and integrating them into daily practice.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
STAFF NURSE MED CENTER AIR
Atrium Health
11.2008 - 01.2021
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical judgment in determining appropriate treatment plans for diverse range of acutely ill or injured patients encountered during critical care transports.
- Assisted physicians in performing advanced procedures such as intubation or central line placement when necessary during critical care transports.
- Increased patient safety through meticulous monitoring of vital signs and application of advanced life support techniques during critical care transport.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, multiple cardiac IV medications, and critical care monitoring and interventions.
STAFF NURSE EMERGENCY ROOM
Atrium Health Cabarrus
09.2005 - 11.2008
- Skilled in trauma and STEMI national protocols
- Worked as team leader in trauma rooms.
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted with training and mentoring new emergency room nursing staff members, sharing expertise and fostering supportive team environment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, central line placements, or lumbar punctures as needed.
Nurse Manager Cardiology Services
Rhea Medical Center
08.1998 - 09.2005
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols for cardiac rehabilitation and cardiology diagnostic procedures, such as stress echocardiograms.
- Served as key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals for cardiology services, occupational health services, and staff education.
- Collaborated with Chattanooga Heart institute to provide cardiac rehabilitation services and diagnostic cardiology procedures, such as adenosine stress echocardiograms, exercise stress echocardiograms and persantine nuclear scans to rural populations.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
University of Tennessee Chattanooga - College of Nursing
Chattanooga, TN01.1996
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY -
Bryan College
Dayton, TN01.1991
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma Nursing
- Care Coordination
- Continuing education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
ENDOSCOPY STAFF NURSE
Northeast Digestive
07.2022 - Current
CLINICAL NURSE SUPERVISOR
Atrium Health Kannapolis Emergency Department
01.2021 - 11.2021
STAFF NURSE MED CENTER AIR
Atrium Health
11.2008 - 01.2021
STAFF NURSE EMERGENCY ROOM
Atrium Health Cabarrus
09.2005 - 11.2008
Nurse Manager Cardiology Services
Rhea Medical Center
08.1998 - 09.2005
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
University of Tennessee Chattanooga - College of Nursing
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY -
Bryan College
- BLS
- ACLS
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