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MARY STOVALL

Family Nurse Practitioner-BC
Fayetteville,NC
MARY STOVALL

Summary

Seasoned Clinical Nurse with comprehensive background in patient care, health administration and policy enforcement. Possess strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making and communication, combined with ability to work under pressure during emergencies. Previous roles involved direct patient care, staff supervision and coordination of healthcare services resulting in improved patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining current nursing practices through ongoing professional education.

Overview

39
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

UNC Rex Hospital

Clinical Nurse
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided direct nursing care to patients with respiratory, cardiac, and vascular conditions in an intermediate inpatient care setting.
  • Managed ventilated, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, insulin drips, cardizem drips, and telemetry monitoring.
  • Assessed patient conditions, identified high-risks, and initiated interventions.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop appropriate care plans for patients.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism when interacting with diverse patient populations.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care.
  • Educated patient and family regarding disease process and individual care needs.
  • Adapted quickly to changing situations in order to prioritize urgent tasks efficiently while maintaining focus on long-term goals.
  • Initiated procedures for infection control according to established guidelines.
  • Assessed physical condition of patients through observation, vital signs monitoring, and diagnostic testing interpretation.
  • Assisted with diagnostic tests and procedures.
  • Documented and evaluated patient progress toward attainment of expected outcomes.
  • Acted as an advocate for patients by communicating their needs and concerns to physicians or other healthcare providers in a timely manner.
  • Maintained departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and infection control standards.
  • Made clinical recommendations to physicians, other health care providers, insurance companies, patients, and health care organizations.
  • Performed discharge planning for patients.

Seeding Hope Home Healthcare Agency LLC

Nursing Director of Operations
08.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Promotes and restores patients' health by developing day-to-day management and long-term planning of the patient care area; directing and developing staff; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staffs; providing physical and psychological support for patients, friends, and families.
  • Accomplishes nursing human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
  • Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
  • Assures quality of care by developing and interpreting hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care; enforcing adherence to state board of nursing and state nurse practice act requirements and to other governing agency regulations; measuring health outcomes against standards; making or recommending adjustments.
  • Completes patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff, following up on work results.
  • Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
  • Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching and counseling patient, friends, and family and reinforcing their understanding of disease, medications, and self-care skills.
  • Provides information to patients and health care team by answering questions and requests.
  • Resolve patient needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
  • Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
  • Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
  • Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
  • Enhanced employee engagement by developing training programs, fostering a collaborative culture, and promoting professional development opportunities.
  • Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance operational performance and achieve targets.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the organization by enforcing compliance with established regulations, policies, procedures, as well as conducting regular auditschecks.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
  • Contributed to talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruitment activities, identifying top candidates and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
  • Championed quality assurance efforts by establishing rigorous standards and monitoring adherence to maintain high levels of service delivery.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of service delivery.
  • Streamlined communication channels within organization, implementing comprehensive internal communication platform that facilitated real-time information sharing.

Bayada

Care Manager, RN
01.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition at each visit.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.
  • Administer Physician-prescribed medication.
  • Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress.
  • Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.
  • Coordinate with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other individuals in the patient's care plan.
  • Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care.
  • Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Medical Surgical Telemetry/Travel Nurse
10.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Provide direct care and assess acute changes in patients in a fast-paced environment consisting of a 39-bed unit.
  • Monitor the heart rhythm of patients in special care units of hospitals and analyze heart rhythms, interpret ECGs, note arrhythmias, and intervene in emergency situations.
  • Collaborate Educate patients about medications, dietary changes, and post-myocardial infarction activity restrictions.
  • Collaborate with the team in rounds with preparing patients for ongoing care or discharge.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
  • Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.

UNC Medical Center

Heart and Vascular 5 Anderson/Travel Nurse
08.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Provide care to acute and chronically ill cardiac patients in 12 bed Cardiovascular unit.
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate health care services for patients suffering from genetic malformations, myocardial infarctions, and vascular diseases, post heart transplants, vascular and renal dysfunctions.
  • Provide services to people suffering from cardiac illnesses such as heart valve problems, abnormal heartbeats, fluid buildup with high blood pressure.
  • Care for cardiac patients that are present with diabetes, respiratory, renal and memory problems.
  • Administer medications and educate patients about safe use of powerful cardiac drugs.
  • Provides emotional support to patients and families faced with life threatening conditions.
  • Collaborate and participates in rounds with the team of attending provider, case manager, and therapists in the rehabilitating of patients who have just had serious cardiac illnesses or surgery and preparing them for discharge.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
  • Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
  • Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on clinical best practices and procedures, fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning and professional development.

Mariah Parham Hospital

Medical Surgical/Tele Travel Nurse
11.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Implementing and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
  • Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre- and post-surgery patients.
  • Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications.
  • Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
  • Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
  • Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
  • Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
  • Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
  • Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.
  • Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.

Duke Raleigh Hospital

Clinical Nurse Same Day Surgery/Orthopedics/MedSur
03.2008 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures to include collecting and analyzing patient data, developing, and implementing nursing care plans, establishing interpersonal relationships with patients, evaluating nursing care given, and communicating to proper personnel relevant facts about patients, action taken, and patient responses.
  • Assist other nursing personnel in delivery of nursing care and act as a team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients on an entire unit as assigned.
  • Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care, and control of material resources; appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and report results to charge nurse and maintain standards of cleanliness in assigned area.
  • Observe activities of nursing staff and make improvement in the quality and effectiveness of nursing care given.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and procedures designed to affect efficiency of operations.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
  • Clinical preceptor for nursing students on the unit.
  • Identify training needs or conduct training sessions for nursing students.
  • Provided job shadowing for perspective employees and new hires.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
  • Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
  • Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
  • Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
  • Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
  • Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
  • Implemented individualized nursing care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient population served.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of complex medical conditions, facilitating timely interventions to prevent complications.
  • Improved team efficiency by mentoring new nurses, sharing expertise and fostering supportive work environment.

Rex Healthcare (Childbirth Center)

Clinical Nurse
08.2006 - 03.2008

Job overview

  • Care of normal & high-risk pregnant women in LDR setting.
  • Assist in operating room (cesarean sections) as needed.
  • Provide PACU services to all post obstetrics and gynecological patients.
  • Computer documentation (R Care, Watch child).
  • Monitor or evaluate medical conditions of patients in collaboration with other health care professionals.
  • Observe, interview, and assess patients to identify care needs.
  • Provide specialized direct and indirect care to inpatients and outpatient within obstetrics.
  • Triage and assessment of all pregnant women entering the facility greater than 22 weeks (about 5 months).
  • Mentor for student nurses.
  • Preceptor for the unit.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.

Wake Med Hospital

Medical Office Nurse/Triage(OB/GYN)Wake Physicians
03.2004 - 09.2006

Job overview

  • Provide nursing care to women in outpatient setting (OBGYN).
  • Assist with procedures in obstetrical / gynecological setting.
  • Procedures include fetal monitoring, colposcopies, LEEP procedures, IUD insertion, biopsies, and pap smears.
  • Telephone assessment of women health (gynecology and obstetrical).
  • Advise patients according to approved guidelines and policies.
  • Consulting with doctors as needed.
  • Charge nurse.
  • Resources and orientation of staff.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
  • Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
  • Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
  • Streamlined office procedures for increased efficiency, resulting in shorter wait times for patients.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to manage their own health effectively.
  • Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying potential health concerns and facilitating timely interventions.

Wake Med

Staff Nurse II /Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
03.1995 - 09.2005

Job overview

  • Provide care of normal / high risk pregnant women in LDR setting.
  • Initial care of newborn.
  • Circulation operating room.
  • Assist in mother/baby unit as needed.
  • Resources and orientation of new staff.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among staff.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by consistently enforcing infection control measures, maintaining equipment in proper working order, and ensuring emergency preparedness plans were up-to-date and wellpracticed.
  • Facilitated smooth shift transitions by conducting thorough handoffs and ensuring accurate documentation of patient progress.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Evaluated nursing performance on an ongoing basis, addressing areas for improvement through coaching sessions or additional training opportunities as necessary.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple specialties, coordinating consults and referrals as needed to ensure comprehensive care planning.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient satisfaction scores within the labor and delivery unit.
  • Provided compassionate care during critical situations, offering emotional support to both patients and their families throughout the birthing process.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with physicians regarding patient status changes or concerns, facilitating timely interventions and appropriate care adjustments.
  • Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels and scheduling according to patient acuity and census data.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.

Duke Raleigh Hospital

Clinical Nurse
12.2000 - 03.2004

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Company Overview: Formally Raleigh Community Hospital Childbirth Center
  • Provided direct patient care to normal and high-risk pregnant women in LDRP/Newborn setting.
  • Circulated in operating room for obstetrics and gynecology surgical procedures.
  • Conduct specified laboratory tests.
  • Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
  • Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
  • Preceptor for the unit.
  • Night Shift permanent Charge Nurse.
  • Formally Raleigh Community Hospital Childbirth Center.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
  • Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
  • Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.

Forest Glenn Healthcare Center

Charge Nurse/Weekend Supervisor Long Term Care
08.1994 - 03.1995

Job overview

  • Management of Nursing care and facility every other weekend, on call as needed during.
  • Provide direct patient care for geriatric patients in long term care setting.
  • Admission, assessment, & monitoring of acute care patients entering facility.
  • Direct, Supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical service, maintenance and other personnel.
  • Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.
  • Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Contributed to long-term business growth strategies by providing feedback on weekend operations trends and patterns.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Mediated challenging situations involving customers or employees diplomatically, maintaining professionalism throughout.
  • Managed financial transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies in cash handling procedures.
  • Directed cleaning, restocking, and customer service activities.
  • Improved employee performance through positive reinforcement and effective training.
  • Collaborated with management on strategic planning initiatives, contributing valuable insights based on weekend operations data.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between weekday and weekend shifts through thorough handover meetings.
  • Maintained a safe and secure environment for staff and customers through consistent monitoring of facility conditions.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations through diligent enforcement of established guidelines.

United States Army / Army Reserve

Mechanical Engineer
09.1986 - 06.1994

Job overview

  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
  • Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions or provide technical information.
  • Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
  • Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
  • Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.
  • Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
  • Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
  • Coordinated with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to streamline interdepartmental communication and collaboration efforts effectively.
  • Mentored junior engineers in design principles and best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous learning among team members.

Education

South University
Savannah, GA

Master of Science in Nursing from Family Nurse Practitioner
03.2020

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
06.1994

Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN

Associate of Science from Pre-Nursing
06.1986

Skills

  • Intake and discharge
  • EMR / EHR (EPIC)
  • Patient assessment
  • Medical histories
  • Clinical judgment
  • Care planning
  • Admitting and discharging
  • Practice standards implementation
  • Shared governance
  • End-of-life care
  • Phlebotomy
  • Medication administration
  • Ethical practice
  • Patient relations
  • Health promotion
  • Research support
  • Treatment coordination
  • Patient consultation
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management abilities
  • Self motivation
  • Professionalism
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability
  • Application of wound vac and wound care
  • IV access and IV drug administration
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Suprapubic catheter exchange
  • Cardiac monitors, telemetry
  • Staff education and training
  • Outpatient care
  • Point of care testing

Certification

  • Family Nurse Practitioner American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) - 2024069496
  • Registered Nurse, North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) - 133438
  • ACLS and BLS Certified AHA
  • Certified CNA Trainer
  • Certified Life Coach

Accomplishments

  • Combat Veteran
  • Southeast Service Medal, Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm of 1990
  • Member of the Garner Chamber of Commerce
  • Founder of Seeding Hope Community Development Corporation
  • Owner and Director of Seeding Hope Hope Home Care Agency LLC
  • Launch Garner Certificate of Achievement in Foundation funding and payroll management
  • Staffing Coordinator

Affiliations

Annual Women in Business Expo

Yearly women health fair

References

References available upon request.
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Timeline

Clinical Nurse

UNC Rex Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Care Manager, RN

Bayada
01.2023 - 10.2023

Medical Surgical Telemetry/Travel Nurse

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023

Heart and Vascular 5 Anderson/Travel Nurse

UNC Medical Center
08.2022 - 10.2022

Medical Surgical/Tele Travel Nurse

Mariah Parham Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022

Nursing Director of Operations

Seeding Hope Home Healthcare Agency LLC
08.2020 - Current

Clinical Nurse Same Day Surgery/Orthopedics/MedSur

Duke Raleigh Hospital
03.2008 - 11.2021

Clinical Nurse

Rex Healthcare (Childbirth Center)
08.2006 - 03.2008

Medical Office Nurse/Triage(OB/GYN)Wake Physicians

Wake Med Hospital
03.2004 - 09.2006

Clinical Nurse

Duke Raleigh Hospital
12.2000 - 03.2004

Staff Nurse II /Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

Wake Med
03.1995 - 09.2005

Charge Nurse/Weekend Supervisor Long Term Care

Forest Glenn Healthcare Center
08.1994 - 03.1995

Mechanical Engineer

United States Army / Army Reserve
09.1986 - 06.1994

South University

Master of Science in Nursing from Family Nurse Practitioner

Georgia Southern University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Jackson State Community College

Associate of Science from Pre-Nursing

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