Stephanie Amparan

• Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
• Assisted in developing patient care plans based on individual needs and medical histories.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient treatments and provide holistic care.
• Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of conditions and treatments.
• Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records to maintain compliance with regulations.
• Responded promptly to patient inquiries, fostering a supportive and communicative environment.
• Participated in training sessions to stay updated on best practices and new healthcare technologies.
• Implemented infection control procedures, contributing to a safer clinical environment for patients and staff.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

Clinical Skills:

• Vital Signs
• Diagnostic Testing: UAs, UCGs
• EKGs
• Rapid Strep, Hct, Hgb
• Respiratory Testing
• Occult Blood,
• Glucometer
• PKUs
• Ear and Eye Lavage
• Asepsis & Infection Control
• Surgical Assisting
• Basic autoclave & Sterilization
• Suture Removal
• Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations
• Specimen collection
• Administration of medications: IV, intramuscular, subcutaneous, parenteral, oral
• Venipuncture Capillary

Administrative Skills:

• Account Management
• Stocking/Ordering
• Monthly Collections
• Payment arrangements
• Meeting Presentations
• Money Managements
• Calling Specialists
• Public & Patient interactions
• Nurse Medications orders
• Filing/Organizing
• ER Unit and Doctors Secretary
• Scheduling
• Medical Terminology
• Treatment Authorizations
• Health Record Management
• Referrals
• Reception and phone skills
• Insurance Billing: CMS-1500/Coding: CPT & ICD-9 Coding
• Appointment Setting
• Book Keeping and Basic accounting Microsoft 2000
• Medical Manager 9.20
• Medical Transcription: H&P
• Operation/X-Ray Reports & Notes
• Clinical Charts
• Discharge & Consultation Reports
• Insurance Verification
• EMR Program
• Emergency Drawer Program
• Scanned EOB & DOA
• Patient & Dr. appeals
• Microsoft Word 2003 & 2007
• Invoicing
• Microsoft Excel
• Impatient/Outpatient treatment