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Stacey Keiper

Pasadena,MD

Summary

Efficient and compassionate Registered Nurse with 32 years of diverse nursing experience in major hospital. Versatile health care professional with broad knowledge of various nursing disciplines and special passion for obstetrics. Engaged communicator with patients, offering rare combination of empathy and firm professionalism.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
Baltimore, MD
01.2024 - Current
  • Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a busy Labor and Delivery Unit.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical and surgical procedures such as scheduled and emergency cesarean sections, dilatation and curettage, cerclage placement and removal, post partum hemorrhages, and emergency hysterectomy's.
  • Responded quickly to obstetric emergencies including but not limited to shoulder dystocia, breech presentations, cord prolapse, hemorrhage, eclampsia and placental abruption..
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders.
  • Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss best practices for patient care.
  • Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and consulted with/assisted physicians in identifying and treating expected and unexpected conditions of either mom or baby.
  • Briefed next-shift Charge Nurses and Staff Nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn
  • Complied with OSHA standards for healthcare professionals to minimize or eliminate risk of infection.
  • Assisted physicians/midwives in delivery of many babies while concurrently supporting and encouraging mothers and their support team during this time.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing noncompliance issues.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the labor and delivery unit.
  • Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on qualifications and staffing requirements.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
  • Organized and delegated tasks during emergent and nonemergency situations.
  • Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
  • Distributed assignments to RNs and guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
  • Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
  • Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
  • Managed pain management protocols for postoperative patients according to established guidelines.
  • Assessed patients' health condition prior to surgery and identified potential risks.
  • Provided postoperative care to patients by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support.
  • Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
  • Ensured that all equipment is functioning properly before each procedure is performed.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff members and patients throughout all phases of the operative process.
  • Assisted in operating room setup including draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment according to surgeon preference, and preparing supplies for use during the case.
  • Coordinated transfer of discharged patients from Post Anesthesia Care Unit back to designated units or homecare services as required.
  • Supervised daily operations of the unit, including staffing assignments and patient flow.
  • Provided direct patient care by assessing patients' health status, formulating a plan of care, implementing interventions and evaluating outcomes.
  • Ensured proper documentation of all assessments, treatments, medications and interventions in medical records system.
  • Assessed patients' pain levels using various methods such as visual analog scale or numerical rating scale.
  • Performed fetal monitoring tests such as non-stress tests and contraction stress tests.
  • Led daily multidisciplinary rounds with physicians and other healthcare providers to discuss progress of laboring patients, high-risk pregnancies and deliveries and or patients with pregnancy and post partum complications.
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
  • Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
  • Provided information, guidance and hands-on clinical care to support pregnant women.
  • Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms, operating rooms and instruments and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.

Office Registered Nurse

Annapolis OB-GYN Associates
Annapolis, MD
08.1991 - 12.2000
  • Assessed patient health, administered medications, and provided treatments according to physicians' orders.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiration rate, and pain level.
  • Conducted physical assessments of patients including taking histories and recording pertinent information in medical records.
  • Performed venipuncture for blood draws and other lab specimens as ordered by physician.
  • Provided direct patient care within scope of practice under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Assisted with scheduling appointments for patients and following up on referrals when necessary.
  • Reviewed laboratory results to ensure accuracy before releasing to physicians or other healthcare personnel.
  • Documented all aspects of patient care including medication administration, treatments rendered, diagnostic tests performed and any changes in condition or response to treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient plans of care that addressed physical needs, social concerns and emotional issues.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to patient requests for assistance.
  • Ensured adherence to organizational policies related to documentation requirements for billing purposes.
  • Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
  • Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
  • Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
  • Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
  • Coordinated computerized functions for automated prescriptions, patient medical records and laboratory information and trained other office staff members in electronic operations.
  • Organized patient and physician activities for Multiple Practitioner office with warmth, professionalism and confidentiality and drove clear and complete communication among team.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions per Practitioner's orders.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
05-1992

Skills

  • Excellent Patient Assessment
  • Superb IV insertion skills
  • Issue Resolution
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Duty delegation
  • Medication Administration
  • Compassionate and Patient
  • Personal Integrity
  • Staff Scheduling

Certification

  • Certification in In Patient Obstetrics
  • Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Fishing
  • Crabbing
  • Reading
  • Spending time with my Children and Grandchildren

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
01.2024 - Current

Office Registered Nurse

Annapolis OB-GYN Associates
08.1991 - 12.2000

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Anne Arundel Community College

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