Stephanie Allen
Camden,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, problem solving skills, caring for high acuity patients. Possess strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, culturally sensitive and active listening.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oneida Healthcare Center
Oneida, NY
09.2014 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responsible for all aspects of care on high acuity fast paced ventilator unit
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY05-2013
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Care Planning
- Chart updating
- Emergency Response
- Nursing staff leadership
- Data Collection
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Unit Administration
- Wound Care
- Medical assessment
- Infectious disease control
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Critical Care
- Diabetes management
- ADL Assistance
- HIPAA Education
- IV drug therapy management
- Urology knowledge
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassion and Empathy
- Relationship Building
- Emotional awareness
- Life-sustaining machines
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Managing deadlines
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Evaluations
- Staff Supervision
- Sanitation
- Treatment Planning
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilator monitoring
- Tracheal suctioning
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Emotional Intelligence
- Meditech and PCC use
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oneida Healthcare Center
09.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mohawk Valley Community College
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