STACIA BECKER
Columbia,MO
Summary
Healthcare professional with 42 years of comprehensive nursing experience. Solid knowledge of nursing care procedures and excellent patient care skills. Reputation as a self-directed, highly motivated, versatile professional with superior problem solving, communication and time management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and anticipating actions to promote high level patient care. Excellent computer skills with proficient knowledge in use of electronic clinical information systems.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Patient Monitoring-Home Telehealth /Case Ma
Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital
Columbia , MO
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for remote case management of veterans with chronic diseases, such as chronic kidney disease, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure (CHF), and diabetes mellitus.
- Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, assessment of veteran via telephone call or video visit, comprehensive documentation of plan of care with goals, triage and intervention during time of symptom exacerbation, assistance with a variety of medical needs, patient education, and ongoing communication with veteran's Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). I serve as a liaison between the veteran and specialty care services & non-VA providers.
- I provide assistance & education when a veteran experiences problems with tele-health equipment.
Care Coordinator/Primary Care
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital
Columbia , MO
06.2013 - 01.2019
- Responsible for telephone triage & coordination of care in the Primary Care setting
- Provide post-hospital discharge follow-up care, triage of patient complaints and symptoms via telephone assessment, with direction to appropriate level of care
- Provide wound care consultation to physicians & nurse practitioners as needed
- See clinic patients for wound care, lab draw & porta-cath flushes
- Serve as resource to clinic LPNs
- Facilitate care of Primary Care patients to specialty care, home health care and outpatient care required outside VA system.
Med/Surg Staff Nurse
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital
Columbia , MO
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Assessment and bedside care of patients with varied disease processes, including cardiac, pulmonary, renal and hepatic co-morbidities
- Responsible for medication administration, intravenous line insertion, Foley catheter insertion, dressing changes & wound care
- Functioned as team leader providing guidance and instruction to patient care technicians and Licensed Practical Nurses.
ICU Staff/Charge Nurse
Landmark Hospital
Columbia , MO
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Care of critically ill patients with emphasis on pulmonary patient population requiring tracheostomy care and ventilator weaning, as well as patients requiring extensive wound care and management
- Hemodynamic monitoring, assessment and implementation of ordered therapeutic regimen for critically ill patients
- Charge nurse responsibilities, including staff assignments, code team lead, bed placement and direction of ICU, Step Down, and Med/Surg staff
- Precept new staff and graduate nurses
- ACLS instruction.
Clinical Information System Coordinator
Boone Hospital Center
Columbia , MO
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for coordination and implementation of new computer information system and subsequent system upgrades in support of electronic medical record
- Provide support and ongoing education for nursing, ancillary, and medical staff
- Development of change design methodology for submission of system enhancements
- Involved in planning stage of computerized provider order entry and support of requirements mandated by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Clinical Practice Educator
Boone Hospital Center
Columbia , MO
10.2007 - 06.2010
- Responsible for staff education and monitoring of regulatory agency requirements for validation of skills
- Provision of clinical support and ongoing education to new graduate nurses
- Lead educator for training of new clinical information system
- Membership on committees involving policy and procedure development and evidence based practice.
RN/Staff Nurse
Surgery Center of Columbia
Columbia , MO
11.2004 - 09.2007
- Pre-operative and post-operative care encompassing variety of specialties including orthopedics, ENT, podiatry, and pain intervention requiring conscious sedation
- Completion of admission data base, assessment, and history
- Post-operative assessment and care of patient
- Administration of medications and therapies
- Pre-operative and post-operative education.
RN, Anesthesia Care Unit, Boone Hospital Center
Columbia , MO
04.2001 - 11.2004
- Assessment, evaluation, and care of post-operative patients including inpatient and outpatient setting
- Maintenance of pain control and airway management.
RN/Medical, Boone Hospital Center
Columbia , MO
03.2000 - 04.2001
- Provision of direct nursing care to critically ill patients
- Ventilator care, cardiac monitoring, and maintenance of invasive lines enabling hemodynamic support of critically ill patient
- Daily interaction with variety of personnel including physicians and ancillary staff
- Directly assisted physicians in performing invasive and non-invasive procedures
RN Charge Nurse ICU/Interim Manager
Moberly Regional Medical Center
Moberly , MO
03.1995 - 03.2000
- Oversaw delivery of patient care of medical, surgical, neurological, and cardiac critically ill
- Interacted daily with variety of personnel including physicians and ancillary staff
- Directly assisted physicians in performing invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Served as preceptor of new employees and provided overall guidance of ICU workflow
RN /Medical
Moberly Regional Medical Center
Moberly , MO
09.1994 - 03.1995
- Direct care of post-operative patients
- Dressing changes, administration of medications, fluid management, and education.
LPN Office Nurse
University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics
Columbia , MO
09.1992 - 09.1994
- Preparation of patients for physician visit
- Collection of data to include chief complaint, history, and vital signs
- Assist physician with in office procedures
- Patient education
- Prescription refill & telephone triage
LPN Office Nurse
Gulfport Internal Medicine Clinic
Gulfport , MS
05.1991 - 09.1992
- Preparation of patients for physician visit
- Collection of data to include chief complaint, history, and vital signs
- Assist physician with in office procedures
- Patient education
- Prescription refill & telephone triage
LPN Clinic Nursing Director
Woodland Internist Group
Moberly , MO
01.1986 - 01.1991
- Preparation of patients for physician visit
- Collection of data to include chief complaint, history, and vital signs
- Assist physician with in office procedures
- Patient education
- Prescription refill & telephone triage
- Direction of nursing staff, including daily assignments, problem intervention, evaluations, employee hiring, and daily workflow management.
LPN Office Nurse
Rodney Lentz, OB/GYN
Moberly , MO
01.1985 - 01.1986
- Preparation of patients for physician visit
- Collection of data to include chief complaint, history, and vital signs
- Assist physician with in office procedures
- Patient education
- Prescription refill & telephone triage
LPN Staff Nurse
Moberly Regional Medical Center
Moberly , MO
01.1981 - 01.1985
- General Medical floor duties and care of patients
- Assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration, and implementing physician's orders and treatments
- Team leading responsibilities
LPN Staff Nurse
Pleasant View Nursing Home
Huntsville , MO
01.1979 - 01.1981
- Care of skilled nursing patient population
- Assistance with activities of daily living and medication administration
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Regis University
2010
Associate - Applied Science Nursing
Excelsior College
1994
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate Nursing - undefined
Moberly Area Community College
1979
Skills
- Patient assessment and triage
- Strong documentation skills
- Case management proficiency
- Remote Support Management
- Complex patient case management
Work History
Remote Patient Monitoring-Home Telehealth /Case Manager
January 2019 to PresentHarry S. Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital, Columbia, MO
Responsible for the remote case management of veterans with chronic diseases, such as chronic kidney disease, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure (CHF), and diabetes mellitus. Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, assessment of veteran via telephone call or video visit, comprehensive documentation of plan of care with goals, triage and intervention during time of symptom exacerbation, assistance with a variety of medical needs, patient education, and ongoing communication with veteran's Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). I serve as a liaison between the veteran and specialty care services & non-VA providers. I provide assistance & education when a veteran experiences problems with telehealth equipment.
Accomplishments
- 2010 - Society for Critical Care Medicine Certification 2008 - 2012 BLS Instructor, American Heart Association 2008 - 2012 ACLS Instructor, American Heart Association 1996 - CCRN/Adult Critical Care 1994 - Present Registered Nurse, Missouri 1979 - 1994 Licensed Practical Nurse, Missouri
Timeline
Remote Patient Monitoring-Home Telehealth /Case Ma
Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Care Coordinator/Primary Care
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital
06.2013 - 01.2019
Med/Surg Staff Nurse
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital
11.2012 - 06.2013
ICU Staff/Charge Nurse
Landmark Hospital
01.2012 - 11.2012
Clinical Information System Coordinator
Boone Hospital Center
06.2010 - 01.2012
Clinical Practice Educator
Boone Hospital Center
10.2007 - 06.2010
RN/Staff Nurse
Surgery Center of Columbia
11.2004 - 09.2007
RN, Anesthesia Care Unit, Boone Hospital Center
04.2001 - 11.2004
RN/Medical, Boone Hospital Center
03.2000 - 04.2001
RN Charge Nurse ICU/Interim Manager
Moberly Regional Medical Center
03.1995 - 03.2000
RN /Medical
Moberly Regional Medical Center
09.1994 - 03.1995
LPN Office Nurse
University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics
09.1992 - 09.1994
LPN Office Nurse
Gulfport Internal Medicine Clinic
05.1991 - 09.1992
LPN Clinic Nursing Director
Woodland Internist Group
01.1986 - 01.1991
LPN Office Nurse
Rodney Lentz, OB/GYN
01.1985 - 01.1986
LPN Staff Nurse
Moberly Regional Medical Center
01.1981 - 01.1985
LPN Staff Nurse
Pleasant View Nursing Home
01.1979 - 01.1981
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Regis University
Associate - Applied Science Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate Nursing - undefined
Moberly Area Community College
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