STEPHANIE BARNER
Owego
Summary
Action-oriented clinical leader with 10+ years of cardiovascular ICU, multi-site clinical research, and quality operations experience. Demonstrated success educating clinicians, building relationships with providers, analyzing complex clinical data, and improving patient outcomes across acute care and research settings. Known for strategic thinking, customer-focused communication, and data-driven problem-solving—with extensive knowledge of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic disease states. Highly adaptable, emotionally intelligent, and skilled at influencing decision-making in both clinical and operational environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Virtual Nurse
RubyHealth
08.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance treatment efficacy.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering informed decision-making.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting best practices in patient care and operational efficiency.
- Partnered with Home Healthcare Agencies in assisting with reduction of utilization of Medicare patients
Assistant Manager, Intensive Care Unit
Lourdes Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- - Lead education, onboarding, and development for ICU and cardiovascular clinicians.
- - Collaborate with physicians and leadership to identify care gaps and drive quality improvement.
- - Analyze clinical/operational metrics and present insights to multidisciplinary teams.
- - Key contributor on multiple committees.
Clinical Quality and Performance Nurse
Concerto Care
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical procedures and patient management techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, documenting changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
Regional Research Manager – Site Operations
Circuit Clinical
10.2022 - 06.2023
- - Managed multi-site research teams across regional territory.
- - Built relationships with physicians and investigators.
- - Led protocol education, feasibility analysis, recruitment strategies, and quality oversight.
Nurse Manager & Infection Preventionist
Absolut Care of Endicott
01.2022 - 10.2022
- - Educated providers and staff on infection control and antibiotic stewardship.
- - Presented infection trend data to clinical leadership.
- - Led operational improvements in wound care and care coordination.
Site Director – Clinical Research
Meridian Clinical Research
05.2021 - 01.2022
- - Oversaw site operations, recruitment, and quality assurance.
- - Strengthened relationships with primary care practices, specialists, and sponsors.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
UHS Wilson Hospital
12.2016 - 05.2021
- - Advanced cardiovascular care including IABP, Impella LVAD, ECMO, CRRT, and post-op cardiac recovery.
- - Served as clinical educator for cardiac monitoring and emergency response.
Education
BSN -
Roberts Wesleyan College
01.2019
ASN - undefined
SUNY Broome
01.2016
MA - Musicology
Brandeis University
01.2011
BA - Music
SUNY Potsdam
01.2010
Skills
- Customer Engagement Provider Education Strategic Communication Clinical Disease State Expertise (Cardiovascular)
- Business Planning Data & Metrics Interpretation Problem Solving Leadership Process Improvement
- Digital Communication Tools EMR & Remote Collaboration Platforms
- Patient care planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Health education strategies
- Clinical mentorship
Certification
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Clinical Trials Management — Johns Hopkins University
- Project Management Foundations — PMI
- UHS Cardiac Accreditation Training
Clinical Specialties
- Cardiogenic/Septic/Hypovolemic Shock
- Hypertension
- Atherosclerotic Disease
- Post-Op Cardiac Care
- Advanced Cardiac Rhythms
- IABP
- Impella LVAD
- TAVR/TMVR
- Ventilator Management
- ECMO Specialist
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Stroke Protocols
- Diabetes Protocols
Leadership & Committees
- Critical Care Team | Code Blue Review | Diabetes Resource Committee | Stroke/Cardiovascular Committee
- UHS Ebola Planning Committee | UHS CDT Committee | Quality Improvement Teams
Timeline
Virtual Nurse
RubyHealth
08.2025 - Current
Clinical Quality and Performance Nurse
Concerto Care
10.2024 - 07.2025
Assistant Manager, Intensive Care Unit
Lourdes Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Regional Research Manager – Site Operations
Circuit Clinical
10.2022 - 06.2023
Nurse Manager & Infection Preventionist
Absolut Care of Endicott
01.2022 - 10.2022
Site Director – Clinical Research
Meridian Clinical Research
05.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
UHS Wilson Hospital
12.2016 - 05.2021
ASN - undefined
SUNY Broome
MA - Musicology
Brandeis University
BA - Music
SUNY Potsdam
BSN -
Roberts Wesleyan College