Stephanie Bogumil RN, MSN
Mokena,IL
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional specializing in home infusion therapy and patient care, with a proven track record of maintaining patient confidentiality in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Skilled in identifying illnesses and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care, effectively communicating with doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and paramedics. Proficient in intravenous access, phlebotomy, medication administration, and patient education, demonstrating a strong ability to create tailored infusion plans and monitor patient progress. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently managing caseloads autonomously while prioritizing the needs of patients and their families.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Infusion Nurse
United Health Group/ Optum
05.2020 - Current
- Establish and maintain positive clinical relationships with patients and their families, working closely with them in delivering infusion therapy, self-care, self-administration education, and clinical monitoring of patient response to treatment.
- Administer medications as prescribed, performing therapy-specific clinical assessments per the Company's policies, procedures, and protocols, which may include frequent monitoring of vital signs, management of acute infusion reactions, monitoring of side effects, and acquiring laboratory samples.
- Reduced risk for complications associated with vascular access devices through meticulous assessment, maintenance, and education.
- Continually expanded knowledge of industry best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and participation in relevant conferences or workshops.
- Serve as preceptor for new hire home infusion RN's.
Charge Nurse/ Staff RN for Emergency Department
Palos Health Community Hospital, IL
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Nurse leader in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
- Served as an educator, clinician, resource person, and quality control agent.
- 38-bed community hospital emergency department.
- Team player in working with all staff members to provide quality, efficient care to the public.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Home Health Infusion RN (Age Range: Pediatric to Geriatric)
Infusion of Care, IL
06.2013 - 05.2020
- Provide specialized infusion therapy to patients in a home care setting.
- Start/maintain peripheral intravenous line or access implanted port to administer immunoglobulins for patients of various autoimmune deficiencies; Educate disease process, evaluate status and outcomes of medication; Teach and evaluate effects of subcutaneous home infusions and intravenous access for hemophilia patients;
- Prepare and anticipate adverse reactions. Report outcomes vs. complications to the physician when necessary; Communicate plan of care and advise patients on healthy living strategies.
Clinical Coordinator for General Medicine Outpatient Center
Loyola University Medical Center, IL
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Assisting managers/nursing staff to ensure the utilization of evidence-based guidelines, evaluate and ensure quality care for adult patients.
- Attend Staff/Management meetings, convey information to the team about the implementation of changes in medical care and guidelines; Problem solving issues/complaints in the clinic, assisting in maintaining a team environment.
- Engaging staff to assist in reviewing/changing clinic policies-procedures for concise and efficient workflow.
- Assisting staff in the various roles of the clinic. Educate staff routinely; Complete scheduling needs, approve timecards and maintain competency compliance with staff members.
School Nurse (Per Diem)
Saddleback Community College, South Orange County Community College, CA
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Duties included: performing health physicals and clearance evaluations for nursing school, paramedic, and EMT students; assessing and treating various medical complaints; educating on health and wellness, immunizations, performing phlebotomy; Mentor student nurses
- Assisted with the introduction of a new EMR system, Point & Click
Health and Wellness RN
Irvine Valley College, South Orange County Community College District, CA
12.2014 - 10.2015
- Worked with the Director of the Health Center to modernize and update an existing college health center; Wrote/Reviewed new policies and procedures in compliance with current medical standards
- Job functions included: setting up new documentation and filing system, introducing computerized record filing, implementing the Care360 program/ordering labs, tallying supplies (Inventory), and purchasing
- Taught in Class - new health center education; Assisted with establishing a smoke-free campus
- Worked with family practice physician to assess and treat various medical and or psychological complaints
Flight RN in Thermal California (Riverside, Imperial County, CA)
REACH Air Medical Services, CA
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Critical care transport of trauma or medical patients to the appropriate level of care via helicopter. Provided transport of a patient from one hospital to another needing a higher level of care
- Attended Air transport flight academy. Frequent testing and re-evaluating of knowledge were performed.
- Provided quick/decisive treatment modalities, including rapid sequence induction, intubation, cervical spine stabilization, needle decompression, and emergency tracheotomy.
- Provided higher care/leadership upon an evaluation on-scene call. Teamwork and clear communication with firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, pilots, and others were needed to provide safe and quick transport for critically ill patients.
Staff RN
Mission Hospital Emergency Department; Mission Viejo, CA
06.2010 - 06.2011
- 3 to 4 patient-load; various complaints or illnesses. Triage needs of patients/family members
- Care comprised starting IVs, physical assessment, phlebotomy, and 12 lead EKGs. Interaction with ER physicians and staff - provide a plan of care, educate, and prepare patients/family members. Documentation, evaluation, medication, medical history, and procedures in EMR (Epic)
- Mentor visiting student nurses, paramedics, and EMTs to the emergency roles/expectations. Teacher of; intravenous lines, nasogastric tubes, urinary catheters
- Answer ambulance/helicopter calls; assist in medical care by written standards; communicate with ER physician; prepare for a critically ill patient.
Clinical Staffing Services Registry, Santa Ana, CA
02.2007 - 06.2011
- RN provides medical care and treatment to fulfill staffing needs in the different emergency departments in Orange County. Area. Hospitals included:
- Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo
- Saddleback San Clemente
- Orange Coast Hospital, Fountain Valley
- South Coast Hospital, Laguna Beach
- St. Jude Hospital, Fullerton
- St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
- University of California Irvine Medical Center
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, CA
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Responsibilities: Worked on STEMI Cases; Monitoring cardiac rhythms and patient stability during PTCA, stent placement, EP studies, IABP placement, pacemaker/AICD placement; venous and carotid vessel procedures
- Provided: Conscious sedation/evaluation of hemodynamic changes on cardiac monitor; assist staff/cardiologist with equipment. Documentation with EMR, WITT. With ER staff, educated and prepared patients for cardiac catheterization.
- Charge nurse duties included arranging staff scheduling, patient room flow, tallying and ordering supplies, and assisting co-workers in job responsibilities.
Travel RN/ Contract Nurse (Contractual)
American Mobile Healthcare; San Diego, CA
02.2002 - 12.2006
- Emergency room RN assigned to various hospitals for 3 to 6-month contracts. Adapting and learning the flow of various emergency departments and providing patient care per rotation. Hospitals and areas of travel included:
- Saddleback Memorial-San Clemente, CA
- Stanford University Hospital; Palo Alto, CA
- Mission Hospital; Mission Viejo, CA
- Little Company of Mary; Torrance, CA
- Fountain Valley Regional Hospital; CA
- Sharp Grossmont Hospital, San Diego, CA
- Hilo Hospital and Medical Center; Hilo, Hawaii
Transport Critical Care RN
Air Angels Critical Care Transport Services; Bolingbrook, IL
10.2001 - 02.2002
- Provided critical care treatment and stabilization of a patient with an ambulance team
Advocate Christ Hospital Medical Center Emergency Department, IL
05.2000 - 02.2002
- Triage; Answered radio calls from the fire department to assist in medical treatment, communicate with physicians and prepare for incoming critically ill or trauma patients.
Methodist Hospital Trauma Center; Indianapolis, IN
10.1999 - 05.2000
- 40-bed ER/trauma Center
Open Heart Recovery, ICU Staff RN
St Francis Hospital Open Heart Recovery Unit; Beech Grove, IN
05.1997 - 10.1999
- 6-bed open heart recovery unit
- Primary Assist: post coronary artery bypass and valve replacements
- Managed the titration of several drugs, including nitroglycerin, dopamine, elevated, and Nipride.
- Proficient with hemodynamic monitoring, an intra-aortic balloon pump, and a ventricular assist device, as well as a broad range of critical care skills such as ventilator care, chest tube care, arterial line management, swan Ganz catheter management, advanced cardiac life support, and wound care
Education
MSN - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN01.1997
Skills
- Experienced in using Microsoft Office suite effectively
- Proficient in data reporting using OPEx, Carelink, Oracle, CPR, and Atlas
- Registered nursing credentials in Illinois and Indiana
- Health coaching certification (Institute for Integrative Nutrition, 2014)
- Basic life support certification
- IgCN- Immunoglobulin Certified Nurse
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Home Infusion Nurse
United Health Group/ Optum
05.2020 - Current
Charge Nurse/ Staff RN for Emergency Department
Palos Health Community Hospital, IL
03.2018 - 05.2020
Clinical Coordinator for General Medicine Outpatient Center
Loyola University Medical Center, IL
05.2016 - 02.2018
Health and Wellness RN
Irvine Valley College, South Orange County Community College District, CA
12.2014 - 10.2015
Home Health Infusion RN (Age Range: Pediatric to Geriatric)
Infusion of Care, IL
06.2013 - 05.2020
School Nurse (Per Diem)
Saddleback Community College, South Orange County Community College, CA
06.2013 - 12.2017
Flight RN in Thermal California (Riverside, Imperial County, CA)
REACH Air Medical Services, CA
06.2011 - 06.2013
Staff RN
Mission Hospital Emergency Department; Mission Viejo, CA
06.2010 - 06.2011
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, CA
05.2008 - 06.2010
Clinical Staffing Services Registry, Santa Ana, CA
02.2007 - 06.2011
Travel RN/ Contract Nurse (Contractual)
American Mobile Healthcare; San Diego, CA
02.2002 - 12.2006
Transport Critical Care RN
Air Angels Critical Care Transport Services; Bolingbrook, IL
10.2001 - 02.2002
Advocate Christ Hospital Medical Center Emergency Department, IL
05.2000 - 02.2002
Methodist Hospital Trauma Center; Indianapolis, IN
10.1999 - 05.2000
Open Heart Recovery, ICU Staff RN
St Francis Hospital Open Heart Recovery Unit; Beech Grove, IN
05.1997 - 10.1999
MSN - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
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