Stefani Thomason
Shawnee,Kansas
Summary
Seasoned, diligent nursing professional offering a strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 25 years of industry experience. Natural interpersonal strengths with proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments and a willingness to learn. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve standards of care. Skilled at interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Core Charge Nurse Surgical Clearinghouse
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
10.2013 - Current
- Supervise and manage daily scheduling, tasking, and administration of team of approximately 15 staff.
- Conducts daily shift huddles to inform staff of changes in daily workings, policies and procedures.
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals in various disciplines to provide quality patient care.
- Collaborates with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction and morale as well as streamlining documentation and procedures using the LEAN process.
- Participates in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Facilitates therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors.
- Performs annual evaluations for nursing staff
Sedation Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
05.2009 - 10.2013
- Administered medications via oral and IV routes, as well as supported anesthesia during procedures, requiring critical care skills, for constant patient monitoring.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Maintained PALS and CPN certifications
Pediatric ICU Staff Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
01.2003 - 05.2005
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies including providing input during rounds with critical care team.
- Used critical thinking skills to care for critically ill patients including cardiac, surgical and trauma, monitoring for acute changes requiring urgent interventions.
- Precepted new nurses/ new grads to care for the complete population of pediatrics needing critical care.
- Proficient in the use of equipment used for life saving measures, life support, acute and chronic care.
Traveling Pediatric ICU Nurse
Cross Country/ Trav Corp
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Staff nurse in Pediatric Intensive Care Units in San Antonio, TX; Boston, MA; Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO
- Worked autonomously in each unit with generally two days of orientation at each location, quickly learning standards of care.
- Used critical thinking skills to manage/care for various diagnoses giving the highest level of care.
- Maintained certifications of PALS and TNCC.
- Proficient in all equipment for life saving measures, life support and procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO12-1998
Skills
- Training and development
- Issue resolution
- Personal integrity
- Team leadership
- Procedure and documentation development
- Performance evaluations
- Approachable and supportive
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
Timeline
Core Charge Nurse Surgical Clearinghouse
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
10.2013 - Current
Sedation Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
05.2009 - 10.2013
Pediatric ICU Staff Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
01.2003 - 05.2005
Traveling Pediatric ICU Nurse
Cross Country/ Trav Corp
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn Valley Community College
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