Stella Gbeji
South Holland,IL
Summary
Highly motivated labor and delivery, and Home Health Nurse: Lead Nursing support, Nurse supervisor, schedule coordinator, preceptor, charge nurse, and staff nurse with over 10 years of experience. Extremely organized and goal-oriented. Obstetrics unit and home health have always been my passion, and I have given the utmost care to patients. Providing nursing care to routine obstetrical patients, and postpartum, and newborn care. Home Health care, Circulating in the operating room, and recovery care for post-anesthesia patients following C-sections. I have been a very dedicated leader and teacher to nurses in the labor and delivery unit. Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals, and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader / Schedule Coordinator
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Supervise 10-year staff, Charge, and Triage ensuring that staff nurses are assigned efficiently
- Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and associates
- Serves as a technical or functional resource and performs similar duties with staff
- Creating and implementing nursing policies to foster a positive and organized work environment while planning prioritizing and assigning health care tasks to clinical support team members
- Managing medication schedules and ensuring communication with the medical team to avoid medication errors
- Oversee and evaluate orientation and training of assigned associates and may provide input in reviewing and evaluating staff performance
- Establish and continuously optimize staff schedules and individual work assignments based on facility needs
- Encouraging all staff to adhere to the highest standard in patient care and conducting regular staff reviews
- Communication with patients and their family members as needed and offering emotional support and compassionate care to patients and families
- Managing patient and employee records with a focus on following HIPAA regulations and quality standards
- Providing a direct line of communication between patients, nursing staff, and physicians
- Circulating in the operating room and helping with patient care in PACU
- Attending meetings helping with recruiting and hiring, and implementing safety and training programs.
Nurse Supervisor PRN
Gold Coast Home Health service
01.2019 - Current
- Overseeing patient services, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Supervising nurses, home health aides, and other staff, including training, evaluating, and appraising performance
- Developing relationships with clients, addressing complaints, and identifying client’s needs
- Ensuring program compliance, including accepting client referrals and maintaining supplies
- Updating care plans to maintain records and completing assigned documentation
- Attending meetings helping with recruiting and hiring and implementing safety and training programs
- Perform medication administration, IV therapy, and initial assessment
- Flexibility and patience to work effectively.
Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Adhere to Standards of Practice for the Labor and Delivery Unit and manage electronic medical record documentation
- Manage and evaluate fetal monitoring strips for antepartum, postpartum & fetal care
- Facilitate 10-year surgical procedures such as Cesarean section, D&Cs, and Cerclage placement for high-risk patients
- Perform medication administration, IV therapy, and initial assessment
- Train and mentor new hires, and nursing students with the latest innovations in patient care
- Flexible team player who thrives in an environment requiring the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks effectively
- Promote and ensure patients' safety and well-being
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health team regarding patient care
- Possess strong communication skills resulting in high patient satisfaction
- Productive and quick learner who embraces change and new ideas.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing HealthCare Quality & Patient Safety - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona08.2024
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona06.2017
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Malcolm X College
Chicago, Illinois05.2014
Skills
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Kronos, EPIC, and Watch Child
Certification
- Illinois State License Registered Nurse, 06/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 11/2024
- Neonatal Resuscitation, 12/2025
- Certificate of Intimate Partner Violence Nurse Examiner Training, 02/2024
Wellness strategy
I have learned to walk, ride, and swim longer and more consistently, this strategy helps burn more calories and feel better than relying only on running for your weight-loss exercise.
Timeline
Team Leader / Schedule Coordinator
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Nurse Supervisor PRN
Gold Coast Home Health service
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2019
Master of Science in Nursing HealthCare Quality & Patient Safety - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Malcolm X College
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