Staci Recalde-Phillips
Wichita,KS
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with focus on caring for patients in the intensive care setting. Able to work independently and with others to provide optimal care to patients with various backgrounds and illnesses.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
Topeka, KS
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patient care planning.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and recovery processes.
- Assisted in emergency procedures while maintaining a calm environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new nursing staff on ICU protocols and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control standards.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Atlas Medstaff
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Provide Nursing assistance/relief to low-staffed hospital Intensive Care Units.
- Provided critical care to patients in high-acuity environments across various facilities.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to changes in condition promptly.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy for critically ill patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and recovery processes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices in critical care.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards consistently.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient conditions in an ICU setting.
- Facilitated communication between providers, families and other healthcare team members regarding changes in patient status or plan of care modifications.
- Reviewed lab values and imaging studies related to the management of critically ill patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information including vital signs, diagnosis results and medication administration.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes for all patients in the unit.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University of Kansas St Francis
Topeka, Kansas
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented care to reduce risks.
- Engaged with patients, learning about each individual and establishing rapport to encourage personal comfort.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wesley on Woodlawn/Galicia Heart Hospital
Wichita, Kansas
07.2004 - 11.2017
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and possible outcomes.
- Trained, guided and managed new staff on nursing procedures.
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented care to reduce risks.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Robert J Dole Veterans Administration
Wichita, KS
12.2003 - 06.2004
- Delivered patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Hutchinson Hospital
Hutchinson, KS
06.2002 - 12.2003
- Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
North Newton, KS 08.2000 - 05.2002
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KS 01.1996 - 05.2000
West High
Wichita, KSSkills
- Assess patients
- Administer medications
- Implements orders
- Electronic charting
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Critical care training
- Wound care management
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Infection control compliance
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Flow sheet charting
- IV management
- Family and patient support
- Intravenous therapy
- Maintaining privacy
- IV setup
- Ventilator monitoring
- Critical care nursing
- Team building
- Feeding pumps
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Tracheostomy care
- Cardiac care
- Multitasking
Certifications
ACLS exp 10/2027
BLS exp 10/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University of Kansas St Francis
10.2019 - 02.2021
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Atlas Medstaff
01.2016 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wesley on Woodlawn/Galicia Heart Hospital
07.2004 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Robert J Dole Veterans Administration
12.2003 - 06.2004
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Hutchinson Hospital
06.2002 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
08.2000 - 05.2002
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Butler County Community College
01.1996 - 05.2000
West High