Stephanie Bernabel

• Managed the critical care service which includes the MICU, SICU, CCU, BICU, and Stepdown Unit in a LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER
• Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
• Participated in facility based committees such as: cardiac arrest committee, falls prevention committee, critical care committee
• Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Participated in community events such as American Heart month, bringing awareness and offering educational resources to members of the community.
• Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
• Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
• Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
• Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

• Monitors critically ill patients managing vasoactive and sedative medications
• Responded to RRT and cardiac arrest codes as an ICU RN
• Assessed the needs for central lines/ indwelling foley catheter, and readiness for SAT/SBT trails
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line placements, intubations, chest tube and foley insertions and aided in preventing nosocomial infections.
• Prevented complications by closely monitoring ventilator-dependent patients for changes in respiratory status or infection risks.
• Embraced the role of a travel critical care nurse through out various units: MICU, SICU, CCU, BICU.
• Managed critical situations calmly under pressure while coordinating necessary resources for optimal patient care.

• Managed critically ill patients in MICU/SICU/CCU
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and protocols in the critical care unit.
• Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
• Managed acutely ill patients on 7-8 infusions, with invasive swan ganz catheter and hemodynamic monitoring using Flotrac device.
• Participated in improving patient outcomes by being proactive, engaged, and going above in beyond as a patient advocate.

• Travel critical care RN in MICU, SICU, CCU, ED critical care holding, Telemetry unit, Stepdown Unit, Open Covid ICU, and Med/Surg Units.
• Worked Per Diem in the following hospitals:

Staten Island University Hospital.

Lenox Hill Hospital

Northern Westchester Hospital

Phelps Memorial Hospital

LIJ Forest Hills Hospital

LIJ Valley Stream Hospital

South Shore University Hospital

Plainview Hospital

Syosset Hospital

North Shore University Hospital

Glen Cove Hospital

• Proudly served as a Magnet staff nurse during Glen Cove Hospital's Magnet Recognition for Nurses.
• Engaged in nurse driven rounds, presenting patient, and taking the initiative in infection prevention by addressing needs for foley catheter/central lines.
• Followed a structured nurse driven report tool for a complete presentation during interdisciplinary rounds.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

• Cared for gynecologic, orthopedic, bariatric, vascular, spinal, and general surgery patients.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, drains, I&Os, and specimen collection.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Embraced Charge RN role frequently, assigning admissions from PACU or ED to beds and nurses on the unit based on acuity.
• Managed PCA pumps, chest tubes, colostomy/ileostomy, JP drains, penrose drains, wound vacs, hemovac drains, Pico/ Prevena dressing.

• Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings which resulted in improved symptoms management.
• Streamlined workflow processes within the nursing unit to maximize efficiency while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient care delivery within the organization.