Stacy Couture
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Compassionate Dosing Nurse with experience in providing patient-centered care, administering medication, and maintaining accurate medical records. Possess strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams efficiently. Known for demonstrating professionalism and empathy while managing high-stress situations. Consistently contributed to improving clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction in previous roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dosing Nurse
Recovery Network of Programs
Bridgeport, CT
04.2022 - Current
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Deliver compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Assess patients for appropriateness of dosing and monitored effectiveness of drug treatments.
- Offer guidance on medication management for clients prescribed medications related to addiction treatment or mental health conditions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
Occupational Health Nurse
Nuvance Health
Danbury, CT
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted respirator fit tests, immunizations, phlebotomy, and other occupational health services.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employees' medical histories, illnesses, treatments and vaccinations.
- Provided company health services to employees post-hire, including vaccinations, and drug testing.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies and procedures related to Covid 19 pandemic situation.
- Collected specimens from patients suspected of having contracted Covid 19 virus as per established protocol.
- Performed post offer employment physical exams for new hires according to company policy guidelines.
Staff Nurse
Associated Women's Specialists (OBGYN)
Waterbury, CT
07.2017 - 01.2021
- Screened patients for various conditions such as breast cancer or STDs using appropriate tests.
- Counseled patients on family planning options such as contraception methods or infertility treatments available.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Provided emotional support and education to pregnant mothers on childbirth, breastfeeding, nutrition, postpartum care.
- Telephone triage. Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
Charge Nurse
Abbott Terrace
Waterbury, CT
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties, along with patient and family education.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to facility policies.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
Education
Practical Nurse Diploma -
Kaynor Technical School
Waterbury, CT01.2014
Pre-Nursing Program -
NVCC
Waterbury, CT06.2012
Skills
- Quick learner- ability to learn new nursing methods, equipment and applications
- Able to multi task and to handle multiple priorities
- Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
- Good judgment, decision making and problem solving skills
- Dedicated and committed employee while being a team player
- Extensive rehab rotations with a focus on wound care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Mental Health Support
- Health Promotion
- Catheter Care
- Geriatric Care
- Health Education
- Dementia Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Behavioral Health
- Diabetes management
- Chronic Disease Management
Workreferences
Available upon request
Clinicalpracticums
- Acute Care Practice-Medicine, Saint Mary’s hospital, Waterbury, CT, 10/2012, 01/2014
- Acute Care Practice-Surgery, Saint Mary’s hospital, Waterbury, CT, 10/2012, 01/2014
- Long term care practice, Apple Rehab and Beacon Brook long term care and rehab facility, Waterbury, CT, 10/2012, 01/2014
- Comprehensive Practice, Glen Hill, Harbor Side rehab facility, Waterbury, CT, 10/2012, 01/2014
Timeline
Dosing Nurse
Recovery Network of Programs
04.2022 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Nuvance Health
03.2021 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse
Associated Women's Specialists (OBGYN)
07.2017 - 01.2021
Charge Nurse
Abbott Terrace
05.2015 - 09.2017
Practical Nurse Diploma -
Kaynor Technical School
Pre-Nursing Program -
NVCC
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