Stephanie Arrington MSN APRN FNP C
Newnan,GA
Summary
Compassionate, Results-Focused Family Nurse Practitioner seeking a position at a Medical Institute where skills in patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan development will be efficiently utilized for the well being of patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Services Director
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Atlanta, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of 75 nurses and other disciplines, fostering environment supportive of both staff and patients.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
Sr. Manager Clinical Services & Ops Gen Surgery
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Assessed performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
- Managed over 15 nursing staff and 6 assistants caring for General Surgery, Bariatrics and Palliative Care patients.
- Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
- Supervised daily nursing activities and general operations while delivering exceptional care and building with team members.
- Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
Nursing Professor
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
- Participated in planning, implementing and evaluating assigned courses for continued development of nursing curriculum.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Contributed professional feedback to student inquiries in class, online or during established consultation hours.
- Engaged in student academic advisement to support success of students on campus and beyond.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
Advanced Practice Clinical Manager
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital- Mason Transplant Clinic
Atlanta, GA
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Supervised 9 other practitioners/ PA's and employees and led recruiting and hiring. Refilled Rx for patients
- Attend Tumor Board/ Round with Physicians for inpatient patients
- Enforced compliance with local, state, and federal healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements, HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA
- Administered financial operations, including budget development, expenditure authorization, accounting and financial reporting
- Supervised 30 staff members and provided periodic performance evaluations
- Trained staff nurses in medical office procedures to standardize quality of care
- Liaised between patients and physicians, initiating discussions regarding care
- Interacted with patients, asked appropriate questions and listened carefully to ensure high level of clinical care
- Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires
OR/PACU Clinical Nurse Manager/ Team Leader
Grady Health System
Atlanta, GA
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Immediate Supervisor for Cardiovascular, ENT, Plastics, Ophthalmology, and Oral Surgical Services
- Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical life-cycle to support positive health outcomes
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures, asking questions and detailing their medical histories
- Discussed postoperative care along with wound management with patients and their family members or caregivers
- Ensured excellent care with a focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
Operating Room/ Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Piedmont Newnan Hospital: Operating Room
Newnan, GA
04.2012 - 08.2014
- Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts.
Nurse Practitioner
Cerebral Behavior Health
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
CEO, Owner -Nurse Practitioner
Kare To All Nurse Practitioner, LLC
Newnan, GA
04.2022 - Current
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
2015
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Schoolcraft College
2010
Affiliations
Member of The American Academy of Nurse Practitioner
Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Certification
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in GA, MI
Registered Nurse in Compact States (ENLC)
Registered Nurse in New York, Michigan and California
CPR certified through American Heart Association
ACLS certified
Timeline
Perioperative Services Director
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
04.2023 - Current
CEO, Owner -Nurse Practitioner
Kare To All Nurse Practitioner, LLC
04.2022 - Current
Nursing Professor
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
08.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Cerebral Behavior Health
05.2021 - 07.2022
Sr. Manager Clinical Services & Ops Gen Surgery
Emory Healthcare
08.2020 - Current
Advanced Practice Clinical Manager
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital- Mason Transplant Clinic
07.2019 - 08.2020
OR/PACU Clinical Nurse Manager/ Team Leader
Grady Health System
08.2014 - 07.2019
Operating Room/ Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Piedmont Newnan Hospital: Operating Room
04.2012 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Schoolcraft College
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