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Work History
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Certification
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Stacy Picha

Holmen

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at MCHS, excelling in team collaboration and quality improvement. Proven ability to educate patients and assess their needs effectively. Skilled in staff training and critical thinking, leading a team of 60 in the OR while ensuring compliance and optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse- Orthopedics

MCHS
La Crosse
10.2015 - Current
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations, or casting and splinting.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Registered Nurse Operating Room

MCHS
La Crosse
05.2005 - 10.2025
  • Charge nurse for 2 years; ran the day-to-day activities of the OR.
  • Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.
  • Supervisor of Orthopedic/Neurosurgery for 7.5 years.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining morale.
  • Coordinated orientation program for newly hired RNs.
  • Identified training needs of nurses and provided appropriate instruction and coaching as needed.
  • Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary teams to develop new programs and services.
  • Managed and supervised a team of 60 registered nurses and scrub techs.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the nursing unit.
  • Performed sponge and instrument counts per procedure per facility policy regulations.
  • Provided pre-operative education and emotional support for patients and their families.
  • Ensured proper functioning of all surgical equipment prior to use during operations.
  • Supported surgeons throughout complex surgical procedures by providing instrumentation or retracting tissue when needed.
  • Managed intravenous lines, catheters, drains and other medical devices used during surgery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients undergoing surgery.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe environment in the operating room at all times.

Education

Nursing Science

Winona State University
Winona, MN
05-2014

Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI
05-2001

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Quality improvement
  • Patient education
  • Patient assessment
  • Staff training
  • Critical thinking
  • Organized
  • Level Headed

Certification

  • Completed all assigned supervisor/management training
  • Completed many waves of LEAN training and have implemented several LEAN projects

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse- Orthopedics

MCHS
10.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse Operating Room

MCHS
05.2005 - 10.2025

Nursing Science

Winona State University

Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Western Technical College

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