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Stacy Wells

Decatur,IL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

ICU Travel Nurse

LiquidAgents
Plano, TX
09.2021 - Current
  • St Francis Hospital-Memphis from 2/20/2017-3/03/2018
  • Regional ONe-Memphis from 06/18/2018-9/15/2018
  • St.Mary's Hospital from 9/24/2018-12/22/2018
  • Carle Foundation Hospital from 9/20/2021-7/9/2022
  • Carle Bromenn from 8/8/2022-present



  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
  • Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

Acute Dialysis RN

Memorial Healthcare
Springfield, IL
04.2021 - Current
  • Organized and managed care of patients receiving hemodialysis, apheresis, and peritoneal dialysis
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatments
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPPA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lad testing

COVID-19 ICU RN

Krucial
Overland, KS
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Directed and coordinated nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards.
  • Provisioned quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques demonstrating positive outcomes in patient care.
  • Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
  • Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
  • Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
  • Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.

ICU Nurse

OSF Heart Of Mary Medical Center
Urbana, IL
04.2019 - 02.2021
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in 20 bed critical care units.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

Acute Dialysis RN

Fresenius Dialysis
Decatur, IL
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • 1Organized and managed care of patients receiving hemodialysis, apheresis, and peritoneal dialysis
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPPA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Consulted with up to 5 patients each day to review physical conditions and make care plans

Acute Dialysis RN

DaVita
Decatur, IL
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • Organized and managed care of patients receiving hemodialysis, apheresis, and peritoneal dialysis
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPPA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Consulted with up to 5 patients each day to review physical conditions and make care plans

Travel Registered Nurse

Flexcare
Roseville, CA
02.2016 - 07.2016
  • UnityPoint-St Luke Hospital in Cedar Rapids from 2/1/2016-4/30/2016
  • Blessing Hospital from 5/16/2016-7/13/2016



  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

Registered Nurse

Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
12.2012 - 03.2016

Coordinate and provide care utilizing the nursing process.

  • Managed care for 4-7 post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.

Registered Nurse

Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
05.2011 - 10.2013
  • Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
  • Managed care for 4-8 post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2017

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Richland Community College
05.2005

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient/family focused
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient evaluation/intervention
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Thorough physical assessment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • EPIC online charting
  • CERNER online charting
  • Problem resolution capability
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Excellent Communication
  • Interpersonal Communication

Timeline

ICU Travel Nurse

LiquidAgents
09.2021 - Current

Acute Dialysis RN

Memorial Healthcare
04.2021 - Current

COVID-19 ICU RN

Krucial
09.2020 - 04.2021

Acute Dialysis RN

Fresenius Dialysis
05.2019 - 01.2021

ICU Nurse

OSF Heart Of Mary Medical Center
04.2019 - 02.2021

Acute Dialysis RN

DaVita
12.2018 - 08.2019

Travel Registered Nurse

Flexcare
02.2016 - 07.2016

Registered Nurse

Baptist Memorial Hospital
12.2012 - 03.2016

Registered Nurse

Decatur Memorial Hospital
05.2011 - 10.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Richland Community College