Certification
Stephan Howard
Fleming Island,FL
Summary
I’ve been in the Navy for over 30 years initially started out as a hospital Korman then attained my bachelors of science and nursing in 2013. As a nurse, I have worked in inpatient orthopedics and surgical recoveries outpatient primary care medicine. When the Navy initially started sexual preference, transition, I maintained all of their courses and helped facilitate psychological endocrinology and primary care of those individuals in transition.
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Work History
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
US Navy
03.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing evidence-based nursing protocols for emergency room procedures.
- Streamlined ER processes to reduce wait times, providing efficient and timely care for patients in critical conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and promoting a strong team environment within the emergency department.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
US Navy
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
Registered Nurse
US Navy
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse
US Navy
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
US Navy
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing individualized care plans for orthopedic patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to post-operative orthopedic patients.
- Reduced complications with timely assessment and management of pain, wound healing, and mobility issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes during their hospital stay.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, including medication administration, wound care, and rehabilitation exercises.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room with various orthopedic procedures, ensuring safe and efficient surgical experiences for patients.
- Streamlined discharge process by coordinating home health services and follow-up appointments for continued orthopedic care.
- Ensured quality patient care through accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals to address concerns or questions regarding treatment plans.
- Increased staff competency by providing ongoing education related to orthopedics nursing best practices.
- Supported departmental goals by participating in performance improvement initiatives related to orthopedic patient care outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to infection control standards during all aspects of patient care delivery.
- Served as preceptor for new graduate nurses within the orthopedics unit, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively while caring for high acuity orthopedic patients requiring complex medical intervention.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult recoveries from orthopedic surgeries or injuries.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical judgment when assessing patients'' needs, implementing appropriate interventions, and evaluating the outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by serving as an approachable resource for colleagues seeking guidance or assistance with orthopedic nursing care.
- Advocated for the unique needs of each patient within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring their voices were heard and respected in treatment planning.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Hampton University
Hampton, VA04.2013
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Pediatric Care
- Patient Assessment
- Compassionate Care
- Geriatric Care
- Airway Management
- IV Insertion
- Department Management
- Staff Counseling
- Care Coordination
- Nurse Scheduling
- Clinical Judgment
- Policy Enforcement
- Team Leadership
- Pain Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Triage Management
- Effective Communication
- Medical Terminology
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Medication Administration
- Delegation Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Psychiatric Care
- Infection Control
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Regulatory Compliance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Intravenous Therapy
Certification
Advanced, life-support, advanced, pediatric, life-support, basic, life-support, advanced burn, life-support
Timeline
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
US Navy
03.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
US Navy
02.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
US Navy
02.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
US Navy
05.2016 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
US Navy
05.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Hampton University
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