Stacey Colson
Greendale,IN
Summary
Well-qualified nurse with full Ohio credentials and extensive experience in OB/GYN office and hospital settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. My goal is to continue my carre with Mercy while expanding into a leadership role.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN
Optum Home Health
Cincinnati, OH
11.2019 - Current
- Administered medications via, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Job role including providing in home care to patient's ordered to have anti-emetic SQ pump therap, IV hydration, and/or weekly IM injections
RN Staff Nurse
Mercy Fairfield Hospital
Fairfield, OH
11.2013 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provide hands on, bedside to care to ante, intra, and post-partum patients, their newborns, and post-surgical gynecologic patients.
- Circulate surgical cases, including cesarean sections and D&C's when needed, and perform the role of charge nurse as needed for the unit.
Staff Nurse
Oncology/ Hematology Care, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administration of chemotherapy on outpatient basis via IV, IM and oral routes, as well as IV hydration, and maintenance of alternative IV access lines such as ports, PICC lines, and central lines.
RN Staff Nurse
Baptist Hospital LaGrange
LaGrange, KY
03.2006 - 08.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Served as charge nurse frequently, and served as interim nurse manager for a short time with experience in policy writing and revision, staff scheduling, payroll, and budget preparation.
- Provided bedside care of ante, intra, and post-partum patients, their newborns, and post-surgical gynecologic patients.
- Surgical circulator for Cesarean sections.
- Instructor for labor and pregnancy education for expecting mother's and their support people.
RN Staff Nurse
Margaret Mary Community Hospital
Batesville, IN
10.2003 - 03.2006
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided bedside care of ante, intra, and post-partum patients, their newborns, and post-surgical gynecologic patients.
- Surgical circulator for Cesarean sections.
RN Staff Nurse
Dearborn County Hospital
Lawrenceburg, IN
04.2002 - 08.2002
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided bedside care of ante, intra, and post-partum patients, their newborns, and post-surgical gynecologic patients.
- Surgical circulator for Cesarean sections.
RN Staff Nurse
St. Luke Hospital West
Ft. Thomas, KY
06.2001 - 04.2002
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided bedside care of ante, intra, and post-partum patients, their newborns, and post-surgical gynecologic patients.
- Surgical circulator, scrub and assist for Cesarean sections.
Medical Assistant
Gynecologic And Obstetric Consultants
Cincinnati, OH
01.1997 - 06.2001
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY06.2001
High School Diploma -
North College Hill High School
Cincinnati, OH06.1993
Skills
- Clinical Leadership and Supervision
- Treatment Preparation
- Intravenous Injections
- Patient Examination
- Patient Education
- Charting and Documentation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Prioritizing Patients
- Intakes and Discharges
- Circulating Nursing
- Infection Control Measures
- Treatment Plan Modification
- EPIC
- OB Trace View, OBIX, and Watch Child fetal monitoring systems
Certification
NRP
EFM
Timeline
Staff RN
Optum Home Health
11.2019 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Mercy Fairfield Hospital
11.2013 - Current
Staff Nurse
Oncology/ Hematology Care, Inc.
08.2012 - 10.2013
RN Staff Nurse
Baptist Hospital LaGrange
03.2006 - 08.2012
RN Staff Nurse
Margaret Mary Community Hospital
10.2003 - 03.2006
RN Staff Nurse
Dearborn County Hospital
04.2002 - 08.2002
RN Staff Nurse
St. Luke Hospital West
06.2001 - 04.2002
Medical Assistant
Gynecologic And Obstetric Consultants
01.1997 - 06.2001
No Degree - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
North College Hill High School
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