Stacy Alberga
Summary
Professional Registered nurse with extensive experience in pre-admission testing. Strong focus on patient care, clinical assessment, and procedural preparation. Known for seamless collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and adaptability to changing healthcare needs. Adept at critical thinking, patient education, and maintaining high standards of care. Strong foundation in patient assessment and pre-surgical preparation. Successfully coordinated pre-operative testing and communicated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient readiness.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRE-ADMISSION TESTING RN
Memorial Houston Surgery Center
09.2023 - Current
- Evaluating the patient's past medical history and surgical plan using the PAT anesthesia protocols
- Interviewing pre-operative patients to gather necessary data to assist for admission
- Reviewing all preoperative test results and notifying physicians when results are outside normal limits or incomplete.
- Serving as initial and primary contact for referral sources to direct screening and clearance of patients scheduled for, or potentially to be scheduled for procedures.
- Understanding medications and their actions and educating the patient on which medications need to be taken day of surgery.
PREOP/ PAT RN
Memorial Hermann Surgery Center (USPI) Sugarland, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
- Ensure that operative consents are signed and correct
- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
- Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
- Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort
- Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
- Practice appropriate telephone and patient triage skills, being aware of the need to balance quality care with efficient use of time and resources.
- Perform patient teaching/education as established by the department.
- Respond to telephone inquires regarding expressed needs of the caller.
- Alert anesthesia of results of labs, physical assessment, or special needs of individual with medical problems – prior to date of surgery.
- Use effective communication techniques which adhere to common standards of courtesy.
- Answer inquiries in a timely and helpful manner.
- Communicate arrival time and NPO instructions to patients as prescribed
SEASONAL EXPRESS ADMIT RN
North Collier Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care for a variety of patients and medical conditions; conducted patient assessments, administered injections, discontinued IV, inserted & removed catheters, wound care, dressing changes, administered medication, and educated patients on health concerns.
- Documented history via Cerna & followed hospital policies for Chest Pain, CHF, SCIP's, CVA's, etc
- Cared for patients with chest tubes and ensured complete and quality patient care.
PRE-OP/PACU PHASE II RN
Blake Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Reviewed pre admission testing with patients prior to signing consent and acquired written consents
- Prepared patients for procedures by starting IV's and utilizing cardiac monitors to obtain vital signs
- Recovered post heart catheterization patients and various ambulatory procedures in a safe and timely manner and provided effective teaching and learning information to all patients being discharged.
SEASONAL CARDIAC TELE RN
North Collier Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care for a variety of patients and medical conditions; conducted patient assessments, administered injections, discontinued IV, inserted & removed catheters, wound care, dressing changes, administered medication, and educated patients on health concerns
- Documented history via Cerna & followed hospital policies for Chest Pain, CHF, SCIP's, CVA's, etc
- Cared for patients with chest tubes and tracheotomy's and ensured complete and quality patient care.
TRAVEL CARDIAC TELE RN
North Collier Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care for a variety of patients and medical conditions; conducted patient assessments, administered injections, discontinued IV, inserted & removed catheters, wound care, dressing changes, administered medication, and educated patients on health concerns
- Documented history via Cerna & followed hospital policies for Chest Pain, CHF, SCIP's, CVA's, etc
- Cared for patients with chest tubes and tracheostomies and ensured complete and quality patient care.
PRE-OP/PACU PHASE II/ER RN
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Reviewed pre admission testing with patients prior to signing consent and acquired written consents
- Completed pre-procedure assessments and ensured all physical and lab results were accurately charted
- Prepared patients for procedures by starting IV's and utilizing cardiac monitors to obtain vital signs
- Recovered pain managements patients, post heart catheterization patients and various ambulatory procedures in a safe and timely manner and provided effective teaching and learning information to all patients being discharged
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care for a variety of patients and medical conditions in a Level III Trauma Center; conducted patient assessments, administered medications, ensured patient safety, triaged and discharged patients, and educated patients and families on health concerns
- Updated and maintained charts, clinical documentation, treatment notes, and discharge information
- Evaluated the need for optimal patient outcomes and made adjustments to plans as needed
- Administered, started, monitored, & discontinued IV's, drew blood, and inserted foley's & NG tubes
- Collaborated with health care colleagues to provide complete and high quality care to each patient
ER/CARDIAC IMU RN
Kingwood Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care for a variety of patients and medical conditions; conducted patient assessments, administered injections, discontinued IV, inserted & removed catheters, wound care, dressing changes, administered medication, and educated patients on health concerns
- Documented history via Meditech & followed hospital policies for Chest Pain, CHF, SCIP's, CVA's, etc
- Cared for patients with chest tubes and tracheostomy's and ensured complete and quality patient care
- Inserted foley catheters and NG tubes and enforced and carried-out Code STEMI & NEURO protocols
ER RN
Guam Memorial Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Admitted, triaged, & discharged patients and administered & discontinued IV's on patients of all ages
- Inserted NG tubes, foley catheters and administered injections and IV drips
PRE-OP/PACU PHASE II RN
Guam Surgery Center
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Completed pre-procedure assessments and ensured all physical and lab results were accurately charted
- Reviewed procedures with patients prior to signing consent and acquired written consent from patients
- Prepared patients for procedures by starting IV's and utilizing cardiac monitors to obtain vital signs
- Transported patients from the OR to the recovery room and placed patients on cardiac monitors
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College
01.2005
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements
- Evidence-based clinical evaluation
- Ensuring confidentiality in patient care
Certification
- BLS Certification (March 2025 to March 2027)
- ACLS Certification (March 2025 to March 2027)
- PALS Certification (March 2025 to March 2027)
Timeline
PRE-ADMISSION TESTING RN
Memorial Houston Surgery Center
09.2023 - Current
PREOP/ PAT RN
Memorial Hermann Surgery Center (USPI) Sugarland, TX
06.2019 - Current
SEASONAL EXPRESS ADMIT RN
North Collier Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019
PRE-OP/PACU PHASE II RN
Blake Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
SEASONAL CARDIAC TELE RN
North Collier Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
TRAVEL CARDIAC TELE RN
North Collier Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
PRE-OP/PACU PHASE II/ER RN
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
ER/CARDIAC IMU RN
Kingwood Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
ER RN
Guam Memorial Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
PRE-OP/PACU PHASE II RN
Guam Surgery Center
01.2005 - 01.2006
Associate Degree - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College
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