Madison Steingrubey
Springfield,MO
Summary
Experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, and ECMO Specialist with 8.5 years of experience, including 4.5 years as a registered nurse. Proven leader skilled in managing high-acuity operations, directing emergency responses, and supporting staff in fast-paced, high pressure environments. Experienced in leading bedside ECMO cannulation and code events while maintaining unit flow, patient safety, and team cohesion. Recognized as a trusted resource for staff and leadership, with a strong ability to support teams, resolve challenges, and ensure high quality patient care. Seeking to transition into a Clinical Supervisor role to further support staff, optimize operations, support staff development, and drive quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
12.2017 - 09.2021
- Assisted nursing staff in the CVICU with patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of care.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
10.2021 - Current
- Serve as a Charge Nurse for CVICU, coordinating staff assignments, patient flow, and real-time problem-solving across the unit.
- Manage complex staffing challenges, including high patient acuity and resource limitations, ensuring safe care delivery and escalation when needed.
- Provide bedside care for critically ill patients including post-cardiac surgery and ECMO patients.
- Function as ECMO specialist, independently managing VV and VA ECMO circuits, troubleshooting emergencies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Support and mentor nursing staff, assisting with clinical decision making, procedures, and de-escalation of high stress situations.
- Act as a leader during emergencies (codes, rapid responses, ECMO initiation), helping guide team actions and maintain organization during critical events.
- Facilitate communication between nursing staff, physicians, respiratory therapy, and leadership to ensure continuity of care.
- Address patient and family concerns, promoting a professional and supportive care environment.
- Contribute to maintaining patient safety standards despite high census and staffing constraints.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Nursing
Springfield, MO12-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2027
Skills
- Lead bedside ECMO cannulations, ensuring coordination, role clarity, and adherence to critical timelines during high-risk procedures
- Direct code blue and rapid response events, maintaining composure, delegating tasks, and ensuring effective team communication
- Lead shift operations in the absence of unit leadership, acting as the primary point of contact for clinical and operational concerns
- Assist in staffing decisions, including adjusting assignments based on acuity and advocating for safe-nurse-to-patient ratios
- Precept and train new nurses and ECMO specialists, fostering skill development and confidence
- Identify workflow inefficiencies and communicate opportunities for improvement to leadership
- Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, and patient-centered care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Missouri
- Charge Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS)
- ECMO Specialist
- CCRN- in progress (anticipated July 2026)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
10.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
12.2017 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University