Stacie Minks
Farmington,MO
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with over 19 years of experience in direct patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in patient assessments and education, with a proven track record of enhancing care strategies and training new staff to uphold best practices.
I've held a couple of different positions while at Farmington DMH. While on day shift I worked as a Head Nurse and at one point I was over 3 wards I scheduled weekly and vacation time for nurses on all shifts .
I've worked as Medical surgical/tele nurse, and I've done critical care nursing at kindred hospital. Presently Im working at DMH in Farmington Missouri.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DMH-Sorts Farmington Missouri
Farmington, MO
03.2012 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patients' conditions for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and post-discharge care plans.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices, protocols, and hospital policies to ensure quality care delivery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN Floor Nurse
St. Alexius Hospital
St Louis, MO
03.2007 - 03.2012
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare providers.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and promoting adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in [Type] environment.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Festus High School
Festus, MODiploma Program - Nursing
Lutheran School of Nursing
St Louis, MO01-2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DMH-Sorts Farmington Missouri
03.2012 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
St. Alexius Hospital
03.2007 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Festus High School
Diploma Program - Nursing
Lutheran School of Nursing