Stacie Jacobs
Wisconsin Rapids,WI
Summary
Resilient and focused public health professional with a recent MPH degree and a concentration in Infection Control. Dedicated, compassionate, and heavily involved in the local community.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Registered Nurse - Communicable Disease Team
Portage County Division of Public Health
10.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the division by fostering open dialogue around challenges and opportunities in communicable disease management.
- Contributed to policy development on a regional level, influencing broader strategies for addressing communicable diseases.
- Improved communication between various stakeholders by developing a centralized information system for sharing critical updates on disease outbreaks.
- Enhanced public health safety by monitoring disease outbreaks and coordinating timely responses.
Registered Nurse
Marshfield Medical Center
Marshfield, WI
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Completed patient assessments, safely administered order medications including chemotherapy and blood products.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Intern
Marshfield Medical Center
Marshfield, WI
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted RNs in monitoring health of patients by accurately measuring and recording vital signs
- Gained skills and confidence necessary to provide excellent patient care.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Portage County Health Care Center
Stevens Point, WI
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Assisted in the development and implementation of a new hire orientation and mentorship program
- Worked with administration to ensure direct care policies met regulatory guidelines
- Provided excellent care to each resident, maintaining dignity and privacy.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Home Health Aide - Hospice
Ministry Home Care
Marshfield, WI
11.2014 - 06.2017
- Developed care plans and schedules in collaboration with RNs and clients' families
- Organized, scheduled and assigned staff to perform blood pressure clinics in several communities
- Assisted in development of staff schedules and assigned staff to patients
- Provided compassionate care for hospice patients in setting of their choice; assisted families in providing end-of-life care.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Portage County Health Care Center
Stevens Point, WI
11.2004 - 11.2014
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI12.2019
Skills
- Immunization Administration
- Disease Prevention
- Public Health
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Analytical Thinking
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Infection Control
- Data collection and management
- Sexual Health Education
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Community Outreach
- Epidemiology knowledge
Certification
- Registered Nurse - WI, 02/2024 - 02/2026
- American Heart Association - BLS, 08/2022
- Certification in Public Health (CPH) - 09/2022
Awards
Future Nurse Leader Award, Wisconsin Nurses Association, 12/2019
Timeline
Community Health Registered Nurse - Communicable Disease Team
Portage County Division of Public Health
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Marshfield Medical Center
01.2020 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Intern
Marshfield Medical Center
08.2019 - 01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Portage County Health Care Center
06.2017 - 08.2019
Home Health Aide - Hospice
Ministry Home Care
11.2014 - 06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Portage County Health Care Center
11.2004 - 11.2014
Master of Public Health - Public Health
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire