Stephanie Compston
Malaga,WA
Summary
Dynamic nurse educator with a proven track record at Providence and as an educator implementing the Providence Clinical Academy programs. I was honored to be part of the Providence education team when the Clinical Academy was conceived and was the first educator to implement academy classes at Providence St. Mary Medical Center using both in-person and virtually facilitated learning.
While senior educator there, I led the design, development and implementation of multiple Nurse Residency and Fellowship curricula including Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, Core curriculum, Preceptor, Charge Nurse and simulation-based training.
With over nineteen years of combined experience in critical care, nursing education, precepting, and curriculum development, I offer a heart of passion for the nursing profession and a career dedicated to the enrichment and cultivation of new nurses.
Recognized for innovative and engaging curriculum, and a constant drive for improvement, I bring a depth of experience not only in instructional design support but also creation and implementation of skills based learning , simulation, and development and upkeep of platforms such as Moodle and Sharepoint.
Known for flexibility and reliability and in addition to my extensive educator experience, I offer critical care expertise including years as an ACLS instructor as well as CCRN certification.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist
R1 Rcm
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Review clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Apply advanced clinical knowledge of critical care pathophysiology to ensure accurate integration of diagnoses and clinical presentations.
- Enhance accuracy of clinical documentation through proactive engagement with healthcare providers, delivering timely support and clarifications.
- Analyze patient records to assess quality of care and identify areas for improvement in diagnoses and treatment protocols.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
Walla Walla, WA
07.2015 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented educational programs for nursing staff to enhance clinical competencies in all nursing units focusing on critical care, medical-surgical, preceptor development, charge nurse training, moderate sedation credentialing etc.
- Chair of hospital-wide shared governance team, assisting and coordinating in unit-led divisions, planning and coordinating consistent implementation of outcomes based on nurse-led initiatives.
- Evaluated educational needs through assessments and feedback to tailor training initiatives effectively.
- Streamlined and managed onboarding processes for new hires (RN's, CNA's, etc.), enhancing integration into clinical teams.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of simulation exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences for clinical staff members. These simulations/skills included all offered Clinical Academy Simulation curriculum including Critical care, Medical-Surgical, OB, Core, OR, etc.
- Championed adoption of digital tools in nursing education, enhancing learning experiences and outcomes. Created and managed unit specific Sharepoint sites for Medical-Surgical, Preceptor, Charge nurse, Education department etc.
- Facilitated onboarding process for new nurses (Residency and Fellowship), reducing time to full proficiency. This included onboarding, weekly check-in's and progress assessment/adjustment per Clinical Academy requirements (TIPS tool, Competency app, etc.), communication/collaboration with nursing leadership and preceptors and coordinating interdepartmental training and shadowing.
Intensive Care Nurse
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
Walla Walla, WA
07.2007 - 07.2015
- Administered critical care interventions in alignment with evidence-based protocols.
- Excelled in the role of Charge nurse/Unit Coordinator of the ICU unit, coordinated staffing, patient assignments based on changing acuity, inter-facility transfers, mentoring/precepting new nurses, serving as resource to my unit in matters of clinical excellence and maintaining competency in all matters pertaining to critical care unit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Mentored nursing residents and fellows, enhancing clinical skills and fostering professional development.
- Implemented advanced monitoring technologies, enhancing patient surveillance and outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality intensive care including patients with advanced respiratory decompensation/mechanical ventilation, dialysis/CRRT, post-neurosurgical interventions, advanced sepsis among many other pathophysiologic processes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, offering guidance and support during challenging circumstances.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2023
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA06-2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA06-2004
Skills
- Effective team collaboration on regional and ministry levels
- Clinical proficiency with focus on critical care, preceptor and charge nurse roles
- Extensive experience with Clinical Academy curriculum, tools, expectations, and in-person and virtual instruction
- Coordinating instruction and communication across ministries
- Cultivating strong partnerships and implementation of curricula for individual ministries, respecting their cultures while maintaining organizational excellence
- Simulation-based training, virtual instruction using Moodle and Sharepoint
- Diverse educational methodologies
- Student performance evaluation and engagement
- Effective team collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Curriculum design
- Guide collaborative conversations, coaching and guidance
Certification
- CCRN, CCRN-K
- ACLS Instructor
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist
R1 Rcm
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
07.2015 - 09.2023
Intensive Care Nurse
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
07.2007 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Registered Nurse
Walla Walla Community College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Walla Walla University