Stefana Maxim
9821 SW 49th Ave. Portland,OR
Summary
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience, seeking to transition into a Heart Failure Navigator role to support patient education, care coordination, and long-term heart failure management within Providence. Committed to strengthening patient engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Triage Nurse - Cardiology
Providence Health & Services
Tigard, OR
02.2022 - Current
- Fostered patient trust and satisfaction through empathetic communication and clear clinical guidance.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies, medication adherence, and lifestyle interventions to support long-term heart failure management and reduce exacerbations.
- Assessed patient symptoms and clinical concerns to determine urgency and appropriate care pathways while collaborating with cardiologists to implement timely treatment plans and coordinate follow up care and diagnostic testing.
- Exhibited composure and professionalism in high-stress situations while managing patient expectations.
- Maintained thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans to support continuity of care across the multidisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse - Respiratory Cardiology
Providence Health & Services
Portland, OR
02.2017 - 02.2022
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medications, and post-discharge instructions.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield College
McMinnville, OR05-2016
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association - Expires 08/2026
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association - Expires 08/2026
Awards and Committee Participation
- Ambulatory Quality Focus Group, Providence Cardiology, 2024-present
- Skin Care Team, Providence Portland Medical Center, 2019-2022
- Brooke Colvin Outstanding New Nurse Award, 2018
Timeline
Clinic Triage Nurse - Cardiology
Providence Health & Services
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Respiratory Cardiology
Providence Health & Services
02.2017 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield College