Stacy Little
Redding,CA
Summary
Accomplished BSN, RN CPAN with a proven track record at Shasta Regional Medical Center, adept in critical patient care and team leadership as evidenced by Charge Nurse duties such as long term and daily staff scheduling. Skilled in all areas of PACU, holding CPAN, ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications. Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking and patient education, significantly enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU, PAS, PREOP
Shasta Regional Medical Center
09.2012 - Current
- Charge Nurse duties: Generate the long term/master staff schedule for 20 RN's and two Unit Clerks working in Pre-op, Pas Unit and PACU .departments. Manage the daily schedule adjusting staffing based on the surgery schedule, pre-op schedule and patient acuity.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Gather health history, assess lab results, EKG, radiology reports, review medications and provide patient education pre and post surgical.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, ICU
Memorial Regional Health
01.2010 - 08.2012
- 25 bed critical access hospital in rural Colorado. Critical patients were stabilized and flown to larger facilities such as Denver.
- Worked both the Medical-Surgical Unit and the ICU.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Ascension NE Wisconsin St. Elizabeth Hospital
12.2005 - 12.2009
- 30 bed Cardiac/Tele Unit that managed cardiac drips, insulin drips and peritoneal dialysis.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management post-discharge.
- Enhanced continuity of care by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams during shift handoffs and patient transfers.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, holistic care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI12.2005
Skills
- Meditech and Epic Charting
- Staff Scheduling
- Daily Staffing for PAS, PACU and Pre-op
- Strong Clinical Judgment in patient care
- PrimE Academy Critical Care Class
- Detail oriented
Certification
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) Certification current
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support current
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced life Support current
- BLS- Basic Life Support current
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU, PAS, PREOP
Shasta Regional Medical Center
09.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, ICU
Memorial Regional Health
01.2010 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Ascension NE Wisconsin St. Elizabeth Hospital
12.2005 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) Certification current
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support current
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced life Support current
- BLS- Basic Life Support current
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