Stephanie Austin
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Bel Air,MD
8
years of professional experience
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and health maintenance strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes in health status promptly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
6 Years 10 Months- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained department master calendar to facilitate efficient patient flow.
Unit Assistant
1 Year 11 Months- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends and family about medications and self-care skills.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
- Associates of Nursing
- Bachelors of Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Compassion and empathy
Telemetry monitoring
Performing ekgs
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland, Baltimore
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Unit Assistant
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
08.2021 - 07.2023Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Floyd Medical Center
11.2018 - 09.2025Read More
Georgia Highlands College
from Associates of Nursing
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Chamberlain School of Nursing
from Bachelors of Nursing
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Armuchee High School
High School Diploma
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