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Patricia Stalsonberg

Brewerton,NY

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Driven Registered Nurse with 27 years of experience caring for patients within Emergency/Trauma setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse ED Float Pool

Upstate University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
  • Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
  • Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
  • Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
  • Performed physical examinations and administered medications to trauma patients.
  • Identified risk factors that could lead to further injuries or illness in trauma patients.
  • Documented all treatments given to trauma patients according to hospital standards and regulations.
  • Provided emergency care for pediatric patients with a variety of medical conditions.
  • Performed initial assessment of patients upon arrival in the emergency room.
  • Educated parents on proper care and treatment options for their children.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments provided to pediatric patients in ER setting.

Practice Manager

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Syracuse, NY
11.2019 - 01.2021

Manager over Liverpool and Fayetteville urgent care locations for St. Joseph's Physicians. In charge of daily operations for Providers, Nurses and reception staff to ensure safe, evidence-based care given to over 150 patients daily. Manage budgets, schedules, supplies, patient and employee concerns.

  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Provided training and supervision to 68-member staff in Urgent Care.
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to all patients in Urgent Care setting.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Weekend Coordinator/triage

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
02.2014 - 11.2019
  • Manage and troubleshoot problems that arise for home care services on weekends.
  • Coordinate nurse and aide schedules for weekend shifts.
  • Perform phone triage to patients who need assistance.
  • Perform patient visits and perform Start of Care intake visits when needed to assist with patient care.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

ER Charge Nurse

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Syracuse, NY
07.2008 - 02.2014
  • Perform Charge Nurse duties daily for busy inner city ER seeing over 200 patients daily.
  • Manage work flow for nursing and physician staff in ER.
  • Coordinate flow and care for multiple patients with all ranges of acuity.
  • Manage daily problems that arise throughout the shift.
  • Provide bedside care for up to five high acuity patients if needed.
  • Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
  • Ensured top-level care by focusing on patient safety and dignity.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.

Pediatric Nurse Manager, Registered Nurse

Scott And White Healthcare
Killeen, TX
01.2004 - 05.2008
RNs
  • Managed scheduling of patients for 5 Pediatricians daily.
  • Managed scheduling and any conflicts forLVNLVN's.
  • Managed triage phone care daily for multiple patients.
  • Assisted with patient flow as needed.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Trained and mentored nRNsRNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.

Staff Nurse

University Upstate Hospital
Syracuse, NY
06.1998 - 10.2003
  • Worked as a staff nurse for busy kidney transplant/trauma surgery recovery floor.
  • Bedside care for up to 6 post op transplant or trauma patients.
  • Became PSL and coordinated care for all patients on floor by doing daily multi-disciplinary rounds with MD, PT, OT, Case Management and bedside nurses.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Crouse School of Nursing
Syracuse, NY
4 1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
03-2019

Skills

  • ER experience
  • Critical Care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Emergency Response
  • Management experience
  • Handle stressful situations quickly and efficiently
  • Large knowledge base for multiple disease processes
  • Very quick learner
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Positive behavior modeling

Certification

  • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification.

Timeline

Registered Nurse ED Float Pool

Upstate University Hospital
01.2021 - Current

Practice Manager

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
11.2019 - 01.2021

Weekend Coordinator/triage

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
02.2014 - 11.2019

ER Charge Nurse

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
07.2008 - 02.2014

Pediatric Nurse Manager, Registered Nurse

Scott And White Healthcare
01.2004 - 05.2008

Staff Nurse

University Upstate Hospital
06.1998 - 10.2003

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Crouse School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Grand Canyon University
  • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification.
Patricia Stalsonberg