Stacy Shirk
RN
Schuylkill Haven,PA
Summary
An experienced perinatal nurse with the proven ability to work calmly under pressure with compassion for patients and co-workers. Over six years of collaborating and maintaining relationships with members of the obstetrical team at Penn State Health St. Joseph, in order to give competent and quality care to the women who put their trust in the staff at the Family Birthing Center. An established relationship with the women of Reading, PA, guiding, educating, counseling, and comforting them through their birth and postpartum experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Clinical Nurse
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
2017.04 - Current
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving the healthcare facility.
- Responsible as charge nurse for the workflow of staff for the safe and quality care of patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN Clinical Nurse
Wellspan Health Ephrata Hospital
2014.10 - 2016.07
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Postpartum and Gynecological RN
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
2011.04 - 2013.06
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA2025
Diploma of Nursing -
Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing
Lancaster, PA06.1992
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Communication
- Unit Oversight
- Patient Support
- Clinical Assessments
- Discharge Instruction
- Patient Education
- Organizational Skills
- EMR Systems
- Multidisciplinary Communication
- Test Interpretations
- Physician Collaboration
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Immunization Administration
- Intakes and Discharges
- Diagnostic Assessments
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Inpatient Care
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Team Supervision
- Medical Condition Monitoring
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Circulating Nursing
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Admission
- Nurse Training
- Postpartum Care
- Staffing Assignments
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Intravenous Infusions
- Patient Service
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
George Washington Carver
Timeline
RN Clinical Nurse
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
2017.04 - Current
RN Clinical Nurse
Wellspan Health Ephrata Hospital
2014.10 - 2016.07
Postpartum and Gynecological RN
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
2011.04 - 2013.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Diploma of Nursing -
Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing
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