Stacy Hancock
Cantonment,FL
Summary
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse with significant experience and accomplishment of compassionate care at Ascension Sacred Heart.
Have precepted multiple students through the years and have students in clinicals with me from five different nursing programs just about on a daily basis at work.
Skilled in hemodynamic monitoring and critical care interventions, while fostering teamwork and providing care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
03.2001 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Demonstrated adaptability by floating to other departments when needed to provide coverage for staff shortages or increased acuity levels.
- Maintained current knowledge of pediatric critical care nursing best practices through continuing education, professional conferences, and peer-reviewed literature.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and providing emotional support during difficult situations.
- Conducted thorough handoff reports during shift changes to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive nursing care tailored to individual needs.
Adult PCU/Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
10.1998 - 03.2001
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport within the clinical setting.
- Responded rapidly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress events, applying critical thinking skills and expert knowledge to initiate life-saving interventions.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to PCU/ICU patients.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills to manage invasive lines, mechanical ventilation, and other critical care equipment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Patient Care Technician, Adult PCU
Ascension Sacred Heart
04.1998 - 10.1998
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
RN/BSN
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05-2017
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Pensacola Junior College
Pensacola, FL08-1998
Skills
- Preceptorship
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Chest tube management
- Isolation precautions
- Airway management
- Critical care nursing
- Intravenous therapy
- Parenteral nutrition
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Ventilator management
- Nutritional support
- Peripherally inserted central catheter
- Sedation management
- End-of-life care
- Family support
- Feeding tube management
- Pediatric nursing
- Oxygen therapy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Growth monitoring
- Blood transfusion administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Emergency interventions
- Patient monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Pain management
- Specimen collection
- Medication administration
Accomplishments
Florence Nightingale Award 2013
The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses 9/2023
Five additional Daisy Award nominations
Certification
Aphon Pediatric Chemotherapy Certification
PALS/BLS Certified
ACLS and NRP certifications in the past
Timeline
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
03.2001 - Current
Adult PCU/Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
10.1998 - 03.2001
Patient Care Technician, Adult PCU
Ascension Sacred Heart
04.1998 - 10.1998
RN/BSN
The University of West Florida
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Pensacola Junior College
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