Stacey Martin Fisher
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Gastrointestinal Nurse
Duly Health And Care
08.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive gastrointestinal care and education.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, timely interventions, and effective communication.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and efficient discharge planning.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by implementing individualized patient teaching and follow-up care coordination.
- Mentored new staff members on gastroenterology nursing best practices, contributing to overall team competency levels.
- Offered triage services to patients via telephone or email in cases where in-person assessment is not possible.
RN - Travel nurse
Cynet Health
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
RN - Travel nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Total nursing care for patients on step-down cardiac units, Intermediate Care units, Medical Surgical units, and telemetry units
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients in high stress environments, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively. - PICC line care, blood transfusions, post Cath lab care, care of patients on vapotherm, bipap, assist with rapid response, chest tube care, wound vac care, post surgical dressings and drains, infection prevention, cardiac and heparin IV therapy.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
RN - Triage Department/Medical Surgical Unit
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care on a busy hospital floor and implementing evidence-based practices for acute, chronic and urgent needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs; such as Mychart messages, refills, orders, results and other duties as assigned.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes, and to determine next level of care.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Utilized Epic and Cerner to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
LPN - Triage Department
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Streamlined prior authorizations for medications by completing authorizations online in a sufficient, effective, and timely manner
- Collaborated with insurance companies, pharmacies, and other providers to assist with patient needs.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, including calls from patients to provide basic assistance with mediations and non urgent medical concerns.
LPN - Occupational health Nurse
Pepperidge Farm
08.2006 - 01.2014
- Pre-employment testing, random drug and breath alcohol screens, medical surveillance, training, participated on safety and ergonomics team
- Triage patients for work related and non-work-related injuries, administer medications, wound care
- Assist doctor with small procedures, manage Workman's Compensation cases, lead meetings, plan and implement health and wellness initiatives and collaborate with all levels of management.
LPN - Agency staff Nurse
Nurses on Calls
06.2000 - 08.2006
- Collaborated with Registered Nurses in the development of individualized care plans based on patients'' unique needs and preferences in skilled care, rehabs, children's group homes, and special needs schools.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through compassionate bedside manner while advocating for their best interests throughout all stages of care.
- Administered medications and treatments safely and accurately to ensure optimal patient recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Triton College
River Grove, IL12.1997
Skills
- Community health
- Discharge Planning
- Basic Life Support
- Quality Improvement
- Compassion and Empathy
- Geriatric Care
- Clinical judgment
- Health Promotion
- EMR Systems
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
Certifications
- Registered Nurse, IL, 05/2019, Present
- Licensed Practical Nurse, IL, 12/1997, 04/2019
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 01/2026
- Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) - American Heart Association, 02/2026
- Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), EPIC, Cerner
Clinical Experience Competencies
- Hinsdale Hospital, Medical Surgical I & II, Medical Surgical unit
- Central DuPage Hospital, Complex Adult Health, Cardiac ICU, PCU
- LaGrange Hospital, Collaborative, PCU, ER
- LaGrange Hospital, Capstone, ICU, PCU
- Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments
- Monitoring/Assessing performance of self, and other individuals, to make improvements and/or take corrective action
- Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
Volunteer Memberships Experience
- Special Olympics, Volunteer, 05/2012, Assisted with events, awards, snacks
- Juvenile diabetes walk, Member, 09/2013, Raised money for the event and donated it to the organization
Timeline
Gastrointestinal Nurse
Duly Health And Care
08.2022 - Current
RN - Travel nurse
Cynet Health
02.2022 - 12.2022
RN - Travel nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2020 - 07.2021
RN - Triage Department/Medical Surgical Unit
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2022
LPN - Triage Department
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2019
LPN - Occupational health Nurse
Pepperidge Farm
08.2006 - 01.2014
LPN - Agency staff Nurse
Nurses on Calls
06.2000 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Triton College
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