Stephanie Carson-Springer
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse assesses, plans, develops, implements and evaluates nursing programs, departments and clinical areas. Enthusiastic and driven with desire to provide high level of compassion in patient care to improve overall outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
Lubbock, Texas
05.2022 - Current
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Oversaw administration of hemodialysis in addition to administration of medications and blood products.
- Utilized Aces automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Provided expert critical care response in emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries.
- Worked on regular basis with patients suffering from conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, burns and cardiac events.
- Addressed issues with multiple organ systems in patients with critical illnesses.
- Interpreted information obtained from electrocardiograms (EKGs) or radiographs (x-rays).
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Medical Solutions
Omaha, NE
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Director of Clinical Services
Hospice Of The South Plains
Lubbock, Texas
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Organized and facilitated department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and staffing issues.
CVICU Charge Nurse
Lubbock Heart Hospital
Lubbock, Texas
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
South Plains College
Levelland , TX
01.2011 - 05.2017
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Prepared and delivered two lectures per week to undergraduate and graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, cardiology and intensive care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2017
Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Safety Protocols
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- IV Administration
- Electronic Charting
- Emergency Situations
- Hospice Care
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Invasive Procedures
- Ventilator Management
- Chest Tubes
- Intravenous Infusions
Timeline
Acute Care Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
05.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Medical Solutions
03.2022 - 05.2022
Director of Clinical Services
Hospice Of The South Plains
08.2019 - 02.2021
CVICU Charge Nurse
Lubbock Heart Hospital
12.2017 - 08.2019
Clinical Nursing Instructor
South Plains College
01.2011 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington