Stephanie Bonner
Inverness,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, staff supervision, documentation review and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Content Creator
Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current
- Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts, and arranged designs to attract target readership.
- Optimized conversion rates through the creation of persuasive landing pages and product descriptions.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior and media habits.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Wrote advertising material for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote sale of goods and services.
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
Director of Nursing
Evergreen Private Care
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Audited charts of all nursing staff to ensure accuracy of documention and compliance.
- Experience with multiple charting and electronic faxing systems.
- Contributed to organizational strategic planning efforts by providing insights on nursing best practices, workforce development issues, and healthcare trends affecting service delivery models.
- Managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Engaged with local educational institutions to support the recruitment and retention of highly skilled nurses, contributing to a robust pipeline of qualified professionals entering the workforce.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning by promoting professional development opportunities for nursing staff, including in-house training programs, conferences, workshops, and online resources.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Carter HealthCare
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Conducted regular audits of clinical records to identify areas for improvement in documentation accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, facilitating access to necessary services and resources within the community.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
Registered Nurse
Munroe Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - 04.2016
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Completed electronic charting, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL02.2021
Associate of Arts -
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL01.2012
High School Diploma -
Citrus High School
Inverness, FL05.2008
Skills
- Nurse Education and Training
- Clinical Resources Management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Goal Planning
- Documentation And Reporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Employee Coaching
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Evaluation
- Clinical Leadership
- Electronic Medical Record Software
Certification
- Registered Nurse - 2014- current
- Basic Life Support- 2012- current
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Evergreen Private Care
03.2022 - 08.2023
Content Creator
Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Carter HealthCare
04.2016 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Munroe Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University
Associate of Arts -
College of Central Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Central Florida
High School Diploma -
Citrus High School
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