Stefannie Cooks-Johnson
Kissimmee,Fl
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in diverse settings, including long-term care, rehabilitation, home health, corrections, psychiatric care, and assisted living facilities. Expertise in geriatric patient care includes comprehensive evaluation, counseling, medication education, and treatment administration, alongside meticulous documentation and care planning. Skilled in specialized procedures such as tracheostomy care, colostomy and ileostomy management, catheterization, and G-tube feeding. Adept at managing high patient volumes with proficiency in appointment scheduling and referrals while ensuring accurate record maintenance and confidentiality using advanced charting systems such as Avatar, Point Click Care, and Pyxis.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Maitland, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare providers in a timely manner.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and care delivery efficiency.
- Developed training materials for ongoing education of nursing staff on emerging healthcare trends and technologies.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Maitland, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify individual health needs and develop care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and preventive care strategies.
Travel Nurse
ShareStaff.net
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Admission of patient
- Medication administration, Diabetic management
- Obtain needed resources, referrals and education as needed
- Facilitation of treatment plans to assure the appropriate medical care is provided
- Medication management, and Treatments
- Manage and coordinate the plan of care with physicians and patient
- Administer assigned treatment and medication
- Documentation on all care delivered
- Medication administration, Labs
- IV management
- COVID testing
- Breathing Treatment and G-Tube
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for multiple patients.
- Implemented patient safety measures, enhancing risk management strategies.
Clinical Reviewer
Evicore Healthcare
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Supports clients by ensuring the right evidence-based care is delivered at the right time to the right patient at the right site of care.
- Provide diversified medical benefits management solutions that help clients reduce costs while increasing quality of care for their members.
- Proficient communication skills both verbal and written
- Compliance with HIPPA and State regulations
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Providing licensed nursing services to residents
- Medication administration for the Department
- Supervise CNA staff
- Provides general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community
- Implemented best practices to enhance patient safety and comfort during treatment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kisco Senior Living
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Admission and Discharge of patient
- Medication ordering, scheduling physician visit
- Treatment Administration per licensure
- Maintain accurate charting
Evening Supervisor
Alliance Center for Healthcare
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Assist in managing and monitoring the delivery of resident care
- Assist the Resident Services Coordinator in implementing the Service Management System
- Supervising evening staff personnel and assist in developing resident service staff
- Admission of new patient and discharge of patient
- Medication Administration and Treatment Administration and Function safely and appropriately in clinical emergencies
Director of Wellness
Merrill Gardens
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Audit staff and charts to ensure state standards are met
- IV Therapy
- Planning, decision making and budgeting for wellness care services
- Responsible of all wellness personnel including Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel
- Utilized systematic problem-solving techniques in dealing with patient care
- Create care plans for residents and organize and control nursing activities for the community
- Interviewing and selection of residents for admission
Director of Resident Care
Spring Hills Community
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Directly oversee the delivery of care to resident to ensure psychological, emotional, physical and safety needs are met
- Managed monthly Accident / Incident Analysis
- Managed Health and Wellness program for 95 bed retirement community
- Developing and implementing staff educational programs to enhance resident care and staff competency
- Provide direct nursing care to residents
- Manage schedule and evaluation for staff performance
- Audit staff and facility to ensure requirements were met
Direct Nursing
Regent Park
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Evaluate and update the nursing plan of care
- Wound Vac / wound care
- Administer assigned treatment and medication
- Documentation on all care delivered
- Supervise certified nursing assistant
Education
Practical Nursing -
Seminole Community College
01-2003
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Care plan adherence
- Care coordination
- Catheter care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient assessments
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- G-Tube
- Insulin medication assistance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
03.2025 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse
ShareStaff.net
02.2022 - 11.2023
Clinical Reviewer
Evicore Healthcare
01.2012 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living
01.2010 - 01.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kisco Senior Living
01.2009 - 01.2010
Evening Supervisor
Alliance Center for Healthcare
01.2008 - 01.2009
Director of Wellness
Merrill Gardens
01.2007 - 01.2008
Director of Resident Care
Spring Hills Community
01.2005 - 01.2007
Direct Nursing
Regent Park
01.2003 - 01.2005
Practical Nursing -
Seminole Community College