Stacey Hendrickson
Cedar Falls,IA
Summary
To obtain employment with Trinity Health MercyOne as a school nurse at Cedar Falls High School.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ALLEN CENTER FOR PAIN MEDICINE REGISTERED NURSE
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
Waterloo, IA
01.2018 - Current
- Provides patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitors vital signs, administers conscious sedation, and provides assistance with medical procedures.
- Documents patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives within the department. Trained in Colorado to provide regenerative medicine to patients.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assists physicians during examinations, surgical procedures, and helps at outreach clinics.
- Has trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
CEDAR FALLS SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE
MercyOne Hospital
Cedar Falls, IA
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Assisted school nurses with health screenings, immunizations and other medical needs of students in all Cedar Falls Schools.
- Monitored student medications in accordance with state regulations and school policies.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents regarding the health needs of individual students.
- Precepted new school nurses.
BLACK HAWK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Black Hawk County Public Health Department
Waterloo, IA
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Responsible for 1800 students in the Cedar Falls School District with a wide variety of diverse needs
- Accountable for all health conditions and developing care plans for students with epilepsy, diabetes, spina bifida, asthma, food allergies, cerebral palsy, sickle cell anemia and many others
- Provides emergency assistance, health assessment and screenings, medication management, health counseling with community resource referrals, immunization tracking for state compliance and participates in in-service training and professional activities.
COMPASSIONATE CARE VET CLINIC NURSE
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Assisted with three to four surgeries daily, which involved surgical prep, intubating, anesthesia maintenance, monitoring vitals and recovery of patients post-op
- Responsible for inpatient medical care involving placing IV catheters, administering IV fluids, blood draws, lab testing, giving medications, taking radiographs, dental procedures, diagnostics and monitoring.
AVALON PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER NURSE
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Assisted with office surgeries up to five days a week
- This included patient assessment along with sedation monitoring, pain management, airway management and post-op recovery
- Responsible for patient teaching, scheduling surgery and office appointments
- In charge of dressing changes and suture removal when needed
- Assisted with JCAHO certification, ordering supplies and specialized in skincare.
ALLEN HOSPITAL PACU NURSE
01.1997 - 01.2008
- Held certifications in BLS, PALS, and ACLS
- Recovered patients after surgery with proficiency in airway and pain management
- Preceptor for new employees and student nurse interns
- Responsible for department supply ordering and gave in-service training at monthly staff meetings
- Assigned charge nurse responsibilities when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing -
ALLEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
01.1996
Skills
- My hands-on experience in the medical field, my knowledge in the overall functioning of a school nurse role and my excellent communication skills greatly prepares me for this position
Certification
- Iowa Board of Nursing License, 7/18/22
- ACLS Provider, Renewed 4/2/24
- BLS Provider, Renewed 1/31/24
- Certified in Child & Dependent Adult Abuse, Renewed 12/28/23
Hobbies and Interests
I love spending time with my husband, children, grandchildren and multiple animals. I enjoy reading, gardening and exercising when time allows.
Timeline
ALLEN CENTER FOR PAIN MEDICINE REGISTERED NURSE
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
01.2018 - Current
CEDAR FALLS SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE
MercyOne Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2023
BLACK HAWK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Black Hawk County Public Health Department
01.2013 - 12.2017
COMPASSIONATE CARE VET CLINIC NURSE
01.2011 - 01.2013
AVALON PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER NURSE
01.2008 - 01.2011
ALLEN HOSPITAL PACU NURSE
01.1997 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing -
ALLEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
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