Stephania L. Chery

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Management of vital signs, heart monitors, neurological changes, management of tracheostomy tubes
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Administered and monitoring of oral, IV, intra-muscular medications, blood products, TPN and lipids, IVIG administration, heparin drip administration and titration
• Insertions and removal of IVs, NG tubes, foleys, removal of drains such hemovacs/JP drains/blake drain and dressing changes.
• Providing end-of- life care.
• Changing wounds and mangaing wound vacs.

• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. IV removal.
• Partnered with registered nurses to perform specified patient care activities.
• Noted changes in patient condition by notifying and assisting nurses in handling patient care needs.
• Enrolled in accredited school of nursing in good standing to pursue healthcare career.
• Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing according to established protocols.

Outpatient Infusion Services/Oncology

• Scanned completed forms, identification and insurance cards, maintaining patient documents folder.
• Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Scheduled patient appointments over phone and in person, maximizing productivity. Documented and managed patient information in computer system.

• Managed hall occupancy and assignments and oversaw compliance with regulations and demands of the Neuro-Spine, ICU/Stepdown, and Cardiac Unit.
• Executed clerical tasks and assisted with unit duties to keep departments running smoothly.
• Maintained strong and trusting rapport with patients and all healthcare staff to build relationships.
• Retrieved physicians' paperwork, including lab test requests.

• Provided patient transport using various equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
• Maintained facility and patient confidentiality, complying with HIPPA policies and procedures.
• Determined mode of transport based on patient's condition, comfort and safety factors.
• Secured IV connections, tubing and other medical devices for safe transport.