Stacey Astor
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in acute and long term care,
skilled in case management and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through individualized care plans and effective leadership. Expertise in IV administration and mental health assessments, fostering collaborative environments to ensure comprehensive patient care and support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Pulmonary Function Testing Technician
First Coast Pulmonary Associates
07.2023 - Current
- Provided Pulmonary Function Tests, explaining procedures and addressing concerns.
- Collected and documented patient data following established protocols.
- Maintained and calibrated testing equipment to ensure accuracy.
Registered Nurse
Children’s Nebraska
04.2012 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Applied critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between home and school, providing comprehensive care throughout the school day.
RN Case Manager
Visiting Nurse Association
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
RN Case Manager
Uta Halee Gurls Village
05.1999 - 09.2011
- Provided training and guidance to new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse Eating Disorder Unit
Children’s Nebraska
04.2004 - 08.2005
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Lead Registered Nurse
The Spring Center Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency
10.2003 - 04.2004
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, promoting individualized treatment and recovery.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to evaluate patient progress and adjust care strategies.
- Trained new nurses in best practices, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit
Nebraska Medical Center
09.1998 - 04.1999
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- 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.
Education
Nursing
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE08.1998
Skills
IV Administration/Care
Wound Care
Tracheostomy Care
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Mental Health Assessments
Urinary Catheterization Care
Phlebotomy
Medication Administration
Leadership and Training
Care Planning
Case Management
Psychiatric Crisis Intervention
License
Registered Nurse Florida/Multistate
Timeline
Pulmonary Function Testing Technician
First Coast Pulmonary Associates
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Children’s Nebraska
04.2012 - 05.2013
RN Case Manager
Visiting Nurse Association
09.2011 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse Eating Disorder Unit
Children’s Nebraska
04.2004 - 08.2005
Lead Registered Nurse
The Spring Center Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency
10.2003 - 04.2004
RN Case Manager
Uta Halee Gurls Village
05.1999 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit
Nebraska Medical Center
09.1998 - 04.1999
Nursing
College of Saint Mary
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