Stephanie Carson Springer
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Staff RN
AccentCare Hospice
, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care across multiple departments.
- Conducted health screenings in accordance with established protocols and standards of practice.
- Managed patient records through electronic medical record system while maintaining confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence based practice guidelines for specialty areas such as cardiac care or ICU and ER nursing practices.
- Provided emotional support by listening carefully to concerns expressed by patients and their families.
ICU Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Lubbock, Texas
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
- Performed bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and wound care.
- Analyzed laboratory results and other diagnostic tests in order to develop an appropriate plan of care for individual patients.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
- Identified potential safety risks in the ICU environment and took appropriate action to mitigate those risks.
Contract Travel RN
Medical Solutions
Lubbock, Texas
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Assessed and monitored critically ill patients in ICU.
- Performed invasive procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, central line placements, and arterial line placement.
- Administered IV medications and monitored vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature and oxygen saturation levels.
- Conducted daily rounds with physicians to discuss progress of patients in ICU.
- Educated nurses and other healthcare professionals on best practices related to critical care nursing.
Director of Clinical Services
Hospice of the South Plains
Lubbock, Texas
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Coordinated patient care activities, including assessments, treatments and evaluations of patients' progress.
- Supervised the daily operations of assigned departments, such as nursing, medical records and laboratory services.
- Monitored quality assurance initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Established performance objectives and evaluated staff performance regularly.
- Analyzed data from reports related to clinical services, including patient satisfaction surveys.
- Investigated complaints from patients or families regarding clinical services provided by the facility.
- Represented the organization at various professional meetings or conferences related to healthcare industry topics.
- Actively participated in strategic planning initiatives designed to improve overall operations of the facility.
- Provided onboarding and coaching to new hires to help each feel comfortable in job positions and prepared to handle various responsibilities.
Charge Nurse, ICU
Lubbock Heart Hospital
Lubbock, Texas
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Director of Clinical Services
Kindred Hospice
Lubbock, Texas
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed and implemented clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supervised the daily operations of assigned departments, such as nursing, medical records and laboratory services.
- Monitored quality assurance initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
- Established performance objectives and evaluated staff performance regularly.
- Analyzed data from reports related to clinical services, including patient satisfaction surveys.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Nursing Instructor
South Plains College
Levelland, TX
01.2011 - 05.2017
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
- Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Participated in planning, implementing and evaluating assigned courses for continued development of nursing curriculum.
- Supplied each student with syllabus complying with course requirements, attendance requirements and related course procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Education
12.2017
- Graduated summa cum laude
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Travel Staff RN - AccentCare Hospice
05.2023 - Current
ICU Nurse - Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
05.2022 - 12.2023
Contract Travel RN - Medical Solutions
03.2021 - 05.2023
Director of Clinical Services - Hospice of the South Plains
08.2019 - 02.2021
Charge Nurse, ICU - Lubbock Heart Hospital
12.2017 - 08.2019
Director of Clinical Services - Kindred Hospice
01.2015 - 12.2017
Nursing Instructor - South Plains College
01.2011 - 05.2017
The University of Texas at Arlington - Master of Science, Education
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