Linda Stuckey
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
My goal is to obtain a Registered Nurse position in a Facility. I would like to obtain a position that allows me to operate as a positive team Member and provide effective leadership and management skills.
Diligent Registered Nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Community Health Case Manager
Excel Staffing
10.2014 - Current
- Delegation, case management, student and parent education, communication with parents of student, assessment, Nursing Process, nursing documentation, parent notification of student status, home visits, monthly report, medication administration, staff education, office management.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Levindale Hebrew Hospital
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Charge Nurse for High Intensity Care Unit. Manage Nursing Staff. Collaboration with Respiratory Dept. Staff. Daily Rounding with the intensivist. Care plan meeting. Discharge planning. Urology Rounds.Nursing Documentation. Delegation on task. Shift Assignments, Daily Staffing Assignments. I V Med administration. CODE Management. Rapid Response Manager. Vent and Teach Care
Registered Nurse Staff Nursing Supervisor
FutureCare Canton
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Delegation of nursing task. I.V. medication administration. Staffing. Scheduling nursing staff. Flu Vac. In service
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Northwest Hospital
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Initiating and Implementing plan of care to Med-Surg and Oncology Patients, assessing patients, initiating care plan, Medication administration via G-tube, P.O. and intravenous routes, admission process, discharge planning, communicating withphysicians, nursing documentation, O.R. preparation, Blood transfusions, emergency code process, SBAR hand off report, wound care, starting I.V. Patient education, delegation of nursing task, anticoagulation therapy, peritoneal dialysis initiation and completion, Health promotion.
Registered Nurse PRN
Future Care Irvington
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Assessing plans and delivering nursing care in collaboration with Unit Manager and Director of Nursing, performing patient assessments and evaluations, Initiating and evaluating Care plans, transcribing physician orders and administering medications via G-tube, PO and Intravenous routes, completing nursing documentation, GNA assignment sheets, as well as delegation of task, communication with medical doctors and nurse practioners to ensure that patients receive effective nursing care, reporting and communicating changes and issues to medical doctors and patient's responsible party, change of shift report, narcotic drug count and documentation, diabetes management, new patient admission documentation, wound care, dressing changes and skin assessments
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Hospital
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Initiating and Implementing plan of care for cardiac patients, assessing patients, admission process, admission assessment, discharge process, initiating and evaluating care plans, transcribing physician orders and administering medications via G-tube, PO and intravenous routes, completing nursing documentation, use of medication pyxus machine. Communicating with medical doctors and cardiologist, fluid and electrolyte replacement administration, blood transfusion administration, SBAR hand off report, preparing patient for O.R. and procedures, emergency code management, blood draws and starting I.V.s, wound care, dressing changes, anticoagulant therapy, patient education, health promotion and implementation of the nursing process to ensure effective nursing care.
License Practical Nurse Full-time
Future Care Irvington
04.2009 - 02.2013
- Assessing plans and delivering nursing care in collaboration with professional Registered nurse, performing patient assessments and evaluations, Initiating and evaluating Care plans, transcribing physician orders and administering medications via G-tube, PO and Intravenous routes, completing nursing documentation, GNA assignment sheets, as well as delegation of task, communication with medical doctors and nurse practioners to ensure that patients receive effective nursing care, reporting and communicating changes and issues to medical doctors and patient's responsible party, change of shift report, narcotic drug count and documentation, diabetes management, new patient admission documentation, wound care, dressing changes and skin assessments.
Certified Medicine Aide Full-time
Future Care Irvington
04.2007 - 04.2009
- Administering medications to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, dispensing of oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients, reordering medications, recording vital signs and reporting abnormal findings to charge nurse.
Unit Clerk Full-time
Future Care Irvington
05.2005 - 04.2007
- Handling of clerical and administrative task for nursing facility, assembling patient's file and records for consistent access, ordering supplies, patient appointment scheduling, communication with doctors, answering telephones, and guiding patients and visitors.
Licensed Nurse
Future Care Irvington
06.2002 - 05.2005
- Providing direct patient care under the supervisor of a Licensed Nurse, assisting patients with feeding, toileting, bathing and ambulation, reporting abnormalities to charge nurse, incontinent care, performing ROM exercises, transporting patients to appointment and dialysis treatment centers, obtaining vital signs and documentation of vital signs, recording intake and output amounts.
Education
BSN -
Sojourner Douglass College RN
Baltimore, MD11.2012
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Sojourner Douglass College
Baltimore, MD02.2009
Certificate - Certified Medicine Aide
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD04.2007
Certificate - GNA
Automation Academy
Baltimore, MD05.1993
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Southwestern High School
Baltimore, MD05.1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
- Certified Case Manager
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
01.2019 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Levindale Hebrew Hospital
12.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse Staff Nursing Supervisor
FutureCare Canton
05.2015 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse Community Health Case Manager
Excel Staffing
10.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwest Hospital
10.2013 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Hospital
04.2013 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse PRN
Future Care Irvington
02.2013 - 12.2014
License Practical Nurse Full-time
Future Care Irvington
04.2009 - 02.2013
Certified Medicine Aide Full-time
Future Care Irvington
04.2007 - 04.2009
Unit Clerk Full-time
Future Care Irvington
05.2005 - 04.2007
Licensed Nurse
Future Care Irvington
06.2002 - 05.2005
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Sojourner Douglass College
Certificate - Certified Medicine Aide
Baltimore City Community College
Certificate - GNA
Automation Academy
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Southwestern High School
BSN -
Sojourner Douglass College RN
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