Staci Cheek
WAIANAE,HI
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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Resident Care Manager
Pu`uwai `O Makaha
WAIANAE, Hawaii
10.2003 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided exceptional care to sub-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Honolulu, HI12.2007
Skills
- Expenditure Authorization
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- In-Service Programs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Managing Referrals
- Medical Care Administration
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Floor Assignments
- Infection Control Procedures
Certification
- CPR BLS 2021
- Infection Prevention Training - 2021
Timeline
RN Resident Care Manager
Pu`uwai `O Makaha
10.2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges