Staci Head
Iowa Park,TX
Summary
Caring, hardworking and patient-oriented Registered Nurse with nearly 10 years of nursing experience. Well-versed in caring for patients out in the community in their homes. Works well with other members of healthcare teams to provide holistic care to patients and education and support to caregivers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
06.2024 - Current
- Administer prescribed medication and treatment as permitted in accordance with physician orders.
- Document patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy in Kantime.
- Foster strong relationships with clients and families to support holistic care.
- Provide education to caregivers regarding patient care to prevent hospitalizations.
- Central line blood draws and medication administration via central line as well as sterile dressing changes.
- Care of GB such as medication administration, cleaning and replacement.
- Provide excellent communication with parents, providers and agency staff.
Registered Nurse
Kinder Hearts Home Health
06.2017 - 06.2024
- Provided 1 on 1 in home care of pediatric patients.
- Maintain thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records throughout each shift.
- Administer medications, nebulizer treatments, and wound care as needed per physician's orders while monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Work with G-buttons by administering feedings and medications, replacing G-buttons, and providing cleaning care per physicians orders.
- Work with central lines by administering IV medications and TPN, providing sterile dressing changes, and monitoring closely for infection.
- Answered questions and provided education to parents/caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Worked closely with parents in care of patients.
- Communicated with case managers and primary care physicians regarding patient's changes in condition and new orders.
- Accompanied caregivers and patient to appointments when needed.
Registered Nurse
Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered PO, IM and IV medications, nebulizer treatments and wound care when needed.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of healthcare team, including doctors.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation of patient condition, vital signs and care provided throughout shift in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and delegated care to other nurses and CNAs.
LVN Charge Nurse
Texhoma Christian Care Center
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention upon return home.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals including blood glucoses, and managed catheters and PICC lines.
- Administered medications via IV, IM or feeding tube, administered nebulizer treatments, provided wound care, and other therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Oversaw and delegated duties to medication aides, fellow nurses and CNAs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Vernon College
Wichita Falls, TX05.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Vernon College
Vernon, TX08.2014
High School Diploma -
Electra High School
Electra, TX06.2013
Skills
- Accurate patient assessment, care and monitoring
- Medication administration via IV, IM and PO
- Accurate documentation
- Monitoring and documenting vital signs
- Clear and effective patient and caregiver communication
- Patient and caregiver support
- Patient and caregiver education
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Central line care
- Compassionate and caring
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self motivated
- Excellent communication with members of healthcare team
Timeline
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kinder Hearts Home Health
06.2017 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare
01.2016 - 07.2017
LVN Charge Nurse
Texhoma Christian Care Center
03.2015 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Vernon College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Vernon College
High School Diploma -
Electra High School
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