Stacie Rakes
Proctorville
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with 36 years of diverse experience, including a pivotal role at St Mary’s Medical Center. Expert in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy, skilled in developing comprehensive care plans and executing assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork, particularly in complex case management and end-of-life discussions.
Interaction daily with critical care physicians and the ICU Team was likely the most rewarding job in my career -
Family interactions/ patient collaboration and completing a transition plan for each patient was challenging and rewarding .
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
St Mary’s Medical Center
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- SMMC is a 413 Bed facility -
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Whole house Staffing for two shifts . Collaboration with all call teams including Cardiac cath lab , trauma speciality , Echo , Dialysis , Overflo staff .
- Assisted with transfer of patients to higher level of care as would be deemed necessary .
- Reported to administration daily - staffing, any outlying incidents , census -
RN Staff Nurse
Cardiac Cath Lab
- Proud graduate of SMMC 1989 Diploma Spirit of Nursing AWARD
- BSN 2012
- Preceptor program / trainer for Graduate. Years / Acls / lbs instructor
- Experience ranging from Cardiac step down / float ICU / Scrub RN Cath Lab Quality assurance review RN
RN Case Manager
Cabell Huntington Hospital
10.2010 - 03.2025
- 38 Bed ICU Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services - palliative care multidisciplinary team of PT OT Speech Respiratory Care
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Assessed for next level of care -from icu and pre plan for post acute needs -ie SNF AR LTAC HOSPICE - and other services that could may be possibly needed .
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers,
- therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
RN Data Collection
American College Cardiology
04.2008 - 10.2010
- Data collection from cardiac intervention cases including symptom onset , door to ballon time , equipment use during procedure , dye load , comorbidities, case time .
- Clinical Data extracted provided ACC outcomes based on multiple collected factors / variables - thus changes would be made in cardiac care by evidence based trends proven by the data extracted .
- Dialogue with Interventional Cardiologist daily regarding case documentation to assure accuracy .
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Mt State
Beckley, WV05.2012
Diploma - Registered Nurse
St Mary’s School of Nursing
Huntington, WV05.1989
Skills
36 Years of diverse nursing experience
Assessment and plan execution
Collaboration with multi disciplinary teams -including physicians / MD ICU team that includes all focus points for ICU patients -
Nursing , RT , PT ,OT , Speech , Nutriton
Collaboration daily as team centered to achieve best patient outcomes
Discussions with physicians / liaisons in OLF in regards to transfer for higher level of care - transplant - ECMO- Other treatment modalities that would be be available at current facility
Discussion / teaching families regarding patient disease process , next step in treatment , arrange for multi physician team meetings with family and participate as would be needed
Arranging for home ventilator as needed , teaching families regarding patient care at home - including tube feeding , trach care and complex discharge planning
Hospice / end of life discussions collaborative with physician services and palliative care FNP
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Cabell Huntington Hospital
10.2010 - 03.2025
RN Data Collection
American College Cardiology
04.2008 - 10.2010
Nursing Supervisor
St Mary’s Medical Center
RN Staff Nurse
Cardiac Cath Lab
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Mt State
Diploma - Registered Nurse
St Mary’s School of Nursing
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