Stacy J. Ettinger
Mont Clare,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse Coordinator with a proven track record at PENN Home Infusion Therapy, excelling in care coordination and quality improvement. Expert in developing patient care plans and enhancing treatment understanding. Strong clinical judgment and collaborative skills drive optimal patient outcomes in multidisciplinary settings.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Coordinator, GIGU
PENN Home Infusion Therapy
King of Prussia, PA
01.2016 - Current
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans, achieving optimal outcomes.
- Managed patient education sessions to enhance understanding of treatment protocols.
- Implemented best practices for infection control and compliance across all units.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to strategize complex medical cases.
- Liaised with patients and families by providing health information and addressing concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with expertise to deliver critical care interventions.
Stroke Coordinator
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
Ephrata, PA
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Function as administrator for Advanced Primary Stroke Program as certified by Joint Commission (2016-2018) & Det Norske Veritas (2017-2018)
- Lean Leader
- Responsible for all process maintenance and improvement
- Stroke & Cardiac Clinical Expert
- Telemedicine Provision Protocols Expert
- Led project to transition Joint Commission to Det Norske Veritas Primary Stroke Certification (DNV)
- Work closely with neurologists to design guideline-directed medical protocols for Stroke
- Design evidence-based nursing & medical protocols for Stroke
- Responsible for all Stroke Education for patients, staff, providers, and the community
- System Stroke Epic ASAP liaison
- Chair Stroke Committee
- Member Palliative Care Task Force
- Former Chair Nursing Practice and Quality Council
- Former Heart Failure Quality Nurse
- Former Process Improvement A3/Projects Co-Leader for All Specialties
- Key Highlights:
- FY2022 stroke mortality rate of 4% & re-admissions rate of 7%
- CY 2022 Median Door to Needle Time: 40 minutes
- October 2020: Co-presenter for American Heart Association (AHA) Enduring Webinar on Identification of Posterior Circulation Stroke
- Quality Awards:
- AHA’s Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus -Stroke: 2016-2022
- AHA’s Target Stroke: Honor Roll Elite Plus-2016; Honor Roll-2017; Honor Roll Elite-2018, 2019, 2021, & 2022; Honor Roll Elite Plus, 2021
Stroke and Heart Failure Coordinator/Quality Nurse
Mercy Suburban Hospital
East Norriton, PA
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Developed & administered new heart failure (HF) and new stroke programs certified by Joint Commission
- Accountable for maintaining continuous certification status, core measure compliance, and American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines programs
- Developed, administered, & continually improved all HF and stroke protocols
- Led multidisciplinary rounds for HF and stroke
- Chaired monthly multidisciplinary HF and Stroke Task Force Committee
- Responsible for HF & stroke education for patients, staff, hospitalists, and the community
- Maintained both HF and stroke clinical and quality registry databases
- Liaison to the Jefferson Neuroscience Telestroke Network
- Contributing member of the Hospital Readmissions, Emergency Department, Quality Council, Ethics, Patient Satisfaction, Community Outreach, and Patient Appreciation committees
- Key Highlights:
- Successfully completed project to obtain Joint Commission Certification for Primary Stroke Center within 3 months of employment
- Maintained 100% compliance in all Stroke and Heart Failure measures from 2011-2015
- Quality Awards:
- Awarded AHA’s Great River Affiliates’ (5 State Consortium) Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Stroke and HF Program Management: 2105
- AHA’s Silver Plus & Target Stroke: Honor Roll -Stroke: 2012
- Mercy Health System Quality Achievement Award for Program & Project Management: 2013
- AHA’s Gold Plus & Target Stroke: Honor Roll Awards- Stroke: 2013
- AHA’s Get with the Guidelines Award Gold Plus- HF: 2012-2014
Staff Nurse, Clinical Level III, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Beacon Award Unit
Lankenau Medical Center
Wynnewood, PA
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Provided expert nursing care to critically ill cardiothoracic surgery patient status post-coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacement, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), cardiac transplant, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), right ventricular assist device (RVAD), biventricular assist device (BiVAD), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
- Frequently functioned as charge nurse and preceptor
- Active member of Unit Council and Hospital Nutrition Committee
- Co-developed system-wide clinical protocols
- Co-authored AACN Beacon Award application
Patient Care Coordinator | Clinical Lead, Cardiothoracic & Neuro Critical Care
Hahnemann University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2003 - 01.2006
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Phoenixville Hospital
Phoenixville, PA
01.2000 - 01.2003
Staff Nurse, Clinical Level II, Surgical and Trauma Step Down
Hahnemann University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.1997 - 01.2000
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse, Sub-Acute Unit
Suburban Woods
Norristown, PA
01.1996 - 01.1997
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse, Skilled Unit
Inglis House
Philadelphia, PA
01.1993 - 01.1996
Social Worker
Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center
Royersford, PA
01.1987 - 01.1992
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership and Administration -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA01.1997
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Sacred Heart School of Practical Nursing
East Norriton, PA01.1993
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work -
Pennsylvania State University
University Park01.1987
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Care coordination
- Data analysis
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare compliance
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Nursing expertise
- Quality improvement
- Remote office applications
- EMR: Epic
- Web-based applications: IVQIA
- Web-based applications: TJC Connect
- Data submission
- Regulatory application
- Patient assessment and care oversight
- Preventive healthcare strategies
- Problem-solving skills and abilities
License
Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania, Expires 04/30/27
Timeline
Registered Nurse Coordinator, GIGU
PENN Home Infusion Therapy
01.2016 - Current
Stroke Coordinator
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2022
Stroke and Heart Failure Coordinator/Quality Nurse
Mercy Suburban Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse, Clinical Level III, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Beacon Award Unit
Lankenau Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2011
Patient Care Coordinator | Clinical Lead, Cardiothoracic & Neuro Critical Care
Hahnemann University Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2006
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Phoenixville Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2003
Staff Nurse, Clinical Level II, Surgical and Trauma Step Down
Hahnemann University Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2000
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse, Sub-Acute Unit
Suburban Woods
01.1996 - 01.1997
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse, Skilled Unit
Inglis House
01.1993 - 01.1996
Social Worker
Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center
01.1987 - 01.1992
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership and Administration -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Walden University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Montgomery County Community College
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Sacred Heart School of Practical Nursing
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work -
Pennsylvania State University