Stacy McCartney
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Kissimmee, FL
10.2015 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Executive
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL11-2022
Skills
- Health screening
- Vaccine administration
- Discharge coordination
- Diabetes management
- Medical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infectious disease control
- Chart updating
- Lab result interpretation
- Precepting
- Culturally-sensitive care
- IV management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
- Collecting vitals
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Immunization skills
- Infection control measures
- Community advocate
- Clinical judgment
- SBAR communication
- Strong medical ethic
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Licensed RN
- IV setup
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Patient consultation
- EMR / EHR
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- NIHSS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
10.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Nurse Executive
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University