Nancy Stephan
Groveport,OH
Summary
Experienced Admission RN with a focus on compassionate care and meticulous patient assessment. Known for strong communication skills and attention to detail, facilitating seamless admissions while ensuring compliance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admission RN
Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital
1087 Dennison Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201
11.2015 - 01.2026
- Educated patients and families on admission processes, rehabilitation goals, and discharge planning.
- Trained new nursing staff on admissions protocols and best practices in patient assessment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining high-quality patient care practices.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during the admissions process.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided support to family members during the admission process, addressing concerns and answering questions as needed.
- Settled incoming patients into rooms and verified adequacy of medical supplies and treatment equipment.
- Assessed potential risks for each admitting patient, implementing appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Managed challenging situations with empathy and professionalism, diffusing conflicts when they arose during the admissions process.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Cleveland Clinic -at the Former Lakewood Hospital.
14519 Detroit Rd. Lakewood, Ohio 44106
04.2006 - 11.2015
- Delivered high-quality patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management strategies.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient information and streamline communication.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, resulting in improved morale and enhanced coordination of care efforts.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice and fostering clinical competence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
LPN
Rae Ann Suburban Nursing Home
29505 Detroit Rd. Westlake, Ohio 44145
10.2000 - 04.2006
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals for optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare practices, promoting wellness and recovery.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care and safety protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH12-2012
No Degree - LPN
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH10-2000
Skills
- Medical charting
- Inpatient admissions protocol
- New patient intake
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Effective communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Time management abilities
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Admission RN
Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2026
RN, Medical-Surgical
Cleveland Clinic -at the Former Lakewood Hospital.
04.2006 - 11.2015
LPN
Rae Ann Suburban Nursing Home
10.2000 - 04.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
No Degree - LPN
Lorain County Community College