Matrice Stallings
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient assessments, and empathy-driven care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective education and mentorship.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Patient Logistic Center/Transfer
HCA
Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitate intra facility bed placement
- Facilitate outlying facility bed placement
- Maintain communication with all parties
- Telephone triage
- Enter admit orders
- RN Oversight-monitored Patient Logistic Specialist to increase efficiency in bed placements
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members and PLSs, contributing to a positive work environment
Registered Nurse/Charge
HCA-Park West FSED
Jacksonville
06.2015 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, providing timely updates to physicians and nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and preventative measures.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills and best practices, fostering professional growth and development.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
HCA-Memorial Hospital JAX-ER
Jacksonville
06.2008 - 06.2015
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, enhancing efficiency in the emergency department.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Informatics
Ashford University
San Diego, CA06-2015
Associate of Science -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL04-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Patient Logistic Center/Transfer
HCA
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge
HCA-Park West FSED
06.2015 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
HCA-Memorial Hospital JAX-ER
06.2008 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Informatics
Ashford University
Associate of Science -
Florida State College At Jacksonville