Stephanie Byrd
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse Specialist with extensive experience at UC Health, excelling in patient education and care coordination. Proven track record in quality assurance and healthcare analytics, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and leading initiatives that improve clinical performance and compliance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Data Abstractor
Carta
12.2024 - Current
- Abstracted clinical data from patient records for research studies.
- Reviewed medical charts to ensure compliance with study protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to gather essential patient information.
- Identified discrepancies in data and coordinated resolution efforts promptly.
- Participated in quality assurance audits to enhance data accuracy and integrity.
- Attended educational seminars related to clinical data abstraction techniques.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
03.2019 - Current
- Provide education to all patients admitted with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation.
- Coordinate the evaluation, assessment, pre, peri, and post-care for left atrial appendage closure device (Watchman) procedures.
- Manage nationally recognized atrial fibrillation and left atrial appendage registries.
- Conduct frequent education sessions with staff on changes in the management of atrial fibrillation and heart failure treatment and management.
- Writing and updating Standard of Practice.
- Research in the areas of Atrial Fibrillation and Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Program Development and Community Collaboration.
- Educated nursing staff on evidence-based practices and guidelines.
- Led initiatives to improve quality of care within the health system.
- Provided clinical expertise and support to nurses on a variety of patient care issues.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to nursing services delivery.
Adjunct Faculty-Clinical Instructor
Galen College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Provide clinical and online instruction to Associate and Bachelor level nursing students.
- Lead, educate, and assess nursing student skills, knowledge, and clinical judgment.
- Collaborate with nursing course faculty to develop, implement, and test student evaluation processes.
- Facilitated clinical instruction in nursing courses for diverse student groups.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical evaluations.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations to enhance practical skills.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Registered Nurse Care Manager
UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Provide education to patients with uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Coordinate care for medically and socially fragile patients.
- Facilitate patient and family education group sessions.
- Develop care plans for patients who are high risk for hospital or emergency room admission. I work with these patients to prevent admissions or readmissions.
Clinical Team Lead/ Cardiac Electrophysiology
UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Lead the clinical staff in delivering care to patients seen in the Advanced Arrhythmia Center.
- Development of policies and procedures.
- Conduct orientation and training.
- Trained staff on new technologies and procedures for improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities and team performance metrics.
- Communicated regularly with senior management regarding progress updates on projects.
- Ensured that all medical records were accurately documented according to established guidelines.
Registered Nurse Clinician
UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
07.2013 - 09.2016
- Provide comprehensive and individualized care for patients with cardiac arrhythmias and those with implanted cardiac devices.
- Review remote device readings and communicate abnormal readings with physician.
- Communicate results of diagnostic testing.
- Identify complex electrophysiology patient situations and initiate intervention in the ambulatory setting.
- Assist with the management of cardiac registries.
Registered Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
12.2012 - 07.2013
- Assess and manage care for patients admitted to the cardiac telemetry unit.
- Prepare patients for cardiac testing and invasive cardiac procedures.
- Administered IV medications, blood products, oral medications. Cared for a multitude of drains, access catheters, fistulas, and PD dialysis catheters.
- Direct care of patients recovering from myocardial infarction, cerebral vascular accident, cardiac arrhythmias, and chest pain.
Registered Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Mercy Health
Cincinnati, OH
06.2008 - 12.2012
- Conduct individualized assessments for patients on a medical/surgical/oncology unit.
- Develop plan of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
- Administration of medications through various routes including chemotherapy.
- Supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nurse Assistants.
- Preceptor of new graduate nurses.
- As clinical coordinator-charge nurse of the unit, implement new floor assignments based on staffing requirements, identify opportunities for improvement for the staff and the unit.
Education
Doctorate - Nursing Science
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2028
Master of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2022
Master of Business Administration -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2008
High School Diploma -
Western Hills High School
Cincinnati, OH05.2000
Skills
- Clinical data analysis
- Patient education
- Research methodologies
- Care coordination
- Quality assurance
- Evidence-based practice
- Healthcare analytics
- Abstracting Medical Information
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- EMR systems
- Health Data Standards
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Strategic planning
- Presenting ideas and plans
Community Service
- St. Vincent De Paul volunteer
- Heart Mini volunteer, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
- UC Health Ambassador- We volunteer at multiple health fairs, food and clothing drives, and community education.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Nurse Manager Certificate Program, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Publications
- Utility and Costs During the Initial Year of 3D Printing in an Academic Hospital, 2023
- Safety Outcomes of Same-Day Discharge Following Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation or Left Atrial Flutter, 2022, Heart Rhythm Society
Awards
- Nursing Excellence Award, Mercy Health, 2011
- UC Health Employee of the Quarter, 08/19
Timeline
Clinical Data Abstractor
Carta
12.2024 - Current
Adjunct Faculty-Clinical Instructor
Galen College of Nursing
08.2022 - 07.2025
Clinical Nurse Specialist
UC Health
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Care Manager
UC Health
02.2018 - 03.2019
Clinical Team Lead/ Cardiac Electrophysiology
UC Health
09.2016 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse Clinician
UC Health
07.2013 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital
12.2012 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Mercy Health
06.2008 - 12.2012
Doctorate - Nursing Science
Ohio University
Master of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Business Administration -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
High School Diploma -
Western Hills High School
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