STACEY RITTER
Lawrenceburg,IN
Summary
Professional nurse with significant experience in clinical leadership seeking to impact patient care and team performance. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Proficient in staff training, patient management, and implementing healthcare protocols. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in fostering cohesive work environment.
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing leadership and patient care. Known for improving team collaboration and achieving high standards. Reliable and flexible, with strong skills in clinical supervision and staff development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
St. Elizabeth Radiation Oncology
Edgewood, KY
10.2023 - Current
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
- Maintained open lines of communication with patients' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Oncology Nurse Navigator
St. Elizabeth Integrative Oncology
Edgewood, KY
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Participated in code reviews and contributed to team meetings.
- Advocated for the needs and preferences of patients during interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on side effect management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health during treatment.
- Streamlined patient navigation through complex healthcare systems by coordinating appointments, tests, and treatments for optimal efficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans that addressed each patient's unique needs.
RN-S
St. Elizabeth Medical Oncology
Edgewood, KY
04.2013 - 02.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Galen College of Nursing
Cincinnati04-2018
Skills
- Ethical practice
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Healthcare coordination expertise
- Care coordination
- Medication management
- Documentation accuracy
- Quality control
- Clinical leadership
- Patient care
- Employee relations
- Data gathering
- Budget administration
- Nursing administration
- Healthcare technology
- Medicare
- Outcome improvement
- Department management
- Performance improvement
- Task delegation
- Hiring and terminations
- Staff assignments
- Multitasking and organization
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Clinical expertise
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Dean's List Award for academic excellence.
- Recognized in multiple professional publications for my contributions to navigation excellence programs and advancements in patient care coordination.
Certification
- OCN
- Radiation certification
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
St. Elizabeth Radiation Oncology
10.2023 - Current
Oncology Nurse Navigator
St. Elizabeth Integrative Oncology
03.2021 - 10.2023
RN-S
St. Elizabeth Medical Oncology
04.2013 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Galen College of Nursing
PUBLICATIONS
During my time as a nurse navigator, I contributed to several professional publications, highlighting best practices and innovations in patient care coordination.