Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Presbyterian Recognition Program Recipient - 4 Times
Languages
Timeline
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Steffhanie Bitsilly

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Professional with strong experience in neuro care, specializing in restorative care. Adept at advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and implementing complex care plans. Excellent collaboration skills, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently achieve high-quality results. Dependable and skilled in fostering team cohesion and patient safety.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Presbyterian Rush Hospital
05.2025 - Current
  • Educated patients on proper post-operative care routines, reducing the likelihood of complications or readmissions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and closely monitoring post-surgical progress.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices, contributing to improved patient outcomes and best possible care.
  • Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
  • Reduced recovery times for surgical patients through diligent monitoring and timely intervention when needed.

Registered Nurse

Presbyterian Hospital
05.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient care by consistently monitoring neuro patients and promptly addressing any changes in condition.
  • Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Home Health Care Provider

Home Care Assistance of Albuquerque
04.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families and healthcare providers, promoting a cohesive approach to care.

Home Health Aide

Heritage Home Healthcare
09.2012 - 11.2017
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Home Health Care Assistant

Innovative Healthcare
03.2007 - 09.2012
  • Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual patient preferences, respecting unique cultural backgrounds or beliefs.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Brookline College
Albuquerque, NM
08-2023

Medical Assistance

Carrington College
Albuquerque, NM
05-2020

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Ability to assess stroke severity in patients

Certification

BLS- Basic Life Support (exp. 2026)

ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (exp. 2026)

NIHSS Certification (exp. 2025)


Presbyterian Recognition Program Recipient - 4 Times

Presbyterian Healthcare Service recognizes excellence in various areas with awards.  The Recognition Program awards certificates to those who deserve recognition for exceptional patient care and nursing skills. 

Languages

Navajo
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Presbyterian Rush Hospital
05.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Presbyterian Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Home Health Care Provider

Home Care Assistance of Albuquerque
04.2018 - 08.2019

Home Health Aide

Heritage Home Healthcare
09.2012 - 11.2017

Home Health Care Assistant

Innovative Healthcare
03.2007 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Brookline College

Medical Assistance

Carrington College