Phyllis Stamper

• Enhanced patient care by coordinating nursing staff and resources efficiently.
• Supervised nursing team to maintain high standards of care and safety.
• Improved communication between departments with effective coordination of patient transfers.
• Developed protocols for emergency situations, ensuring rapid and effective response.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance patient safety and care standards.
• Resolved conflicts among staff to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyzed patient care data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
• Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
• Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies by diligently monitoring documentation accuracy within the unit.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Led successful unit initiatives aimed at improving patient care delivery, such as the implementation of new nursing protocols or equipment.
• Provided bedside care in ICU.

• 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.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• 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.

• Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
• Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
• Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
• Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

Critical Resource Team- House float for all critical care areas. This was for 8 years. CVICU, PICU, NICU, ED AND Burn Center.

Infant and Toddler Unit for 3 years. Working with the Trach babies.

PACU Phase I, II and Pre-Op for 5 years.

• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

To function as and RNII on several assignments: i.e. - CVICU and PICU

• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
• Improved patient recovery by providing skilled post-operative care and closely monitoring progress.

Day-Patient Area:

To provide care in outpatient unit. Preparing patients for Outpatient Procedures and managing their recovery. Cross trained for Cath Lab. Nurse Coordinator of Electrophysiology Lab. Expertise of knowledge of side effects of major cardiac medications, pathophysiology of risks involved with procedures, etc.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Specialty Clinical Registered Nurse:

To be in charge of all admissions, discharges, dictations and rounds of all hospital patients. In charge of all clinics located in the office in Little Rock and out-reach clinics. Returning all patients calls in a timely manner. In charge of all procedures, including the scheduling and the pre-teaching of these procedures.

To be in charge of all admissions, discharges, dictations and rounds of all hospital patients. In charge of all clinics located in office in Little Rock and out reach clinics. Returning all patient calls in a timely manner. In charge of all procedures, including the scheduling and the pre-teaching of these procedures.

Worked in the CVICU, Registered Nurse I/II.

To function as a Registered Nurse I & II. In charge of taking care of pre and post operative cardiovascular patients.