Stacie Moore-Ukoha
Katy
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with exceptional bedside and telephonic patient care experience beginning September 2015, in the specialties of Pre-Op/Operating Room Circulator/ PACU, Labor and Delivery, Antepartum, Telephonic Triage / Unit Triage, Clinical Documentation Specialist, and Interventional Rediology. Experience in preceptorship, patient education, strong physician and ancillary care collaboration, as well as patient case management, completes this well-rounded candidate.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Medely Healthcare Staffing
Houston/ Katy and surrounding cities, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Administration and monitoring of moderate sedation via Versed and Fentanyl for Interventional Radiology / Special Procedures.
- Specialize in OR circulating duties for a wide range of surgical procedures including Plastics, GI, Pain Management, and Orthopedic surgeries.
- Administered pre-operative and post-operative care to individuals undergoing various levels of sedation such as general, moderate, and local anesthesia.
- Conducted rounds on assigned postoperative patients to monitor progress and assess recovery needs.
- Managed pain management protocols for postoperative patients according to established guidelines.
- Identified potential complications or issues arising from surgical procedures and took appropriate corrective action.
- Assessed patients' health condition prior to surgery and identified potential risks.
- Organized patient records, test results, and other medical information for surgical team review.
- Provided postoperative care to patients by changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support.
- Educated families about perioperative nursing care practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed pre-admission testing of patients before surgery to ensure they are medically suitable for the procedure.
L&D Nurse & OB/GYN Perioperative Services
The Women's Hospital of Texas/ HealthTrust
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with patients, family members, and healthcare professionals to facilitate optimal birthing experiences aligned with birth plans
- Achieved improved accuracy in fetal monitoring by utilizing advanced tracing methods.
- Assisted patients in coping with perinatal loss by offering emotional support.
- Pre-operative, OR Circulating, and PACU (recovery) of patients in scheduled, urgent, and emergent OB and GYN-related circumstances.
- Conducted pre-screenings on incoming patients as part of the check-in process.
- Followed up with physicians regarding any changes or updates needed on patient files.
- Created and processed referrals for specialist care as requested by primary care physicians.
L&D Nurse, Clinical Documentation Specialist
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Operated as EPIC Super-user, mentoring nurse colleagues during software updates for a seamless transition.
- Pre-operative, OR Circulating, and PACU (recovery) of patients in scheduled, urgent, and emergent OB and GYN-related surgeries
- Provided effective telephonic triage support for patients calling the Women's Health Department and maintained detailed documentation.
- Oversaw patient care and case management for high-risk OB patients with complex co-morbidities, optimizing discharge planning.
- Trained travel nurses and nursing students in implementing unit routines, protocols, and essential documentation.
- Assessed patients in triage and antepartum units to address urgent and acute health matters
- Managed care of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in ICU.
L&D Nurse
Northside Hospital Women's Center Atlanta Campus
Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Applying skills and knowledge of assisting laboring mothers through delivery, with the aid of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological physical maneuvers, to safely birth babies
- Manage, with protocols and physician orders, pregnancy and labor related complications
- Monitor and chart against mother and fetal vital signs and contractions during labor and active birth
- Perform as Circulator/Recorder during a Cesarean section and assist during surgery as needed
- Provide comfort measures to patients during labor and postpartum.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta Campus
Atlanta, GA
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Applying skills and knowledge of the cardiovascular system to stabilize patients in acute physiological instability
- Providing exceptional patient care and bedside manners
- Teaching patients about their medications and how it affects their disease process
- Coordinating care and acting as a patient advocate amongst physicians and other patient care positions
- Induced and monitored moderate 'twilight' sedation for procedures such as cardioversions and GI studies
- Pre-operative and postoperative care of patients for Cath Lab procedures, including arterial line removals post Cath Lab
- Set up and assistance in nerve block procedures, with patient vital monitoring through procedures
- PACU recovery of intubated and moderately sedated patients.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL03.2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Atlanta, GA04.2015
Skills
- Chronic/Acute High Risk Disease Management
- Resource Allocation
- Family and patient support
- Nurse Preceptor
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Case Management
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care Plans
- Surgical Preparation and Assistance
- Patient Educator
- Inpatient and Telephonic Triage
- Electronic Health Records Management
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Medely Healthcare Staffing
03.2023 - Current
L&D Nurse & OB/GYN Perioperative Services
The Women's Hospital of Texas/ HealthTrust
02.2022 - 05.2023
L&D Nurse, Clinical Documentation Specialist
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2021
L&D Nurse
Northside Hospital Women's Center Atlanta Campus
01.2017 - 03.2017
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta Campus
09.2015 - 12.2016
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing