Stephanie Cron
Middletown,New Jersey
Summary
Objective cardiovascular nurse leader with demonstrated success leading clinical programs and quality improvement strategies. Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and successful strategies for maintaining optimal department functioning. Respected for organizational and interpersonal relationship building essential to department's success. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President Cardiovascular Servces
Community Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Reviewed, identified, updated and prioritized strategic initiatives to provide comprehensive support to senior leadership.
- Attended weekly meetings and special sessions of Leadership and Executive Leadership Teams and contributed to major administrative initiatives, policies and decisions focused on increasing cardiovascular services to patients.
- Planned budgets and communication initiatives for comprehensive facility management and allocation of funds based on strategic priorities.
- Allocated work assignments and tasks to comprehensively manage administrative projects.
- Attended Community Outreach events, promoting cardiovascular services and building rapport with prospective patients and partners.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
Director of Patient Care Services
Community Medical Center
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Lead successful cardiovascular program through professionalism, quality of care, and patient satisfaction.
Research Coordinator
Community Medical Center
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Prepared documents, reports, and presentations detailing patient care outcomes.
- Coordinated protocol development, equipment preparation and materials purchasing for planned procedures.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Community Medical Center
01.2000 - 05.2016
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2021
School Nurse Certification -
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05.1997
Skills
- New Jersey State Licensed Registered Nurse, 1997
- ACLS and BLS Certification 1998
- IABP Certification
- Hemodynamic Monitoring Certification, 2000
- National Institute of Health “Protecting Human Research Participants” certificate, 2009
- CITI Training Certificate, 2010
Timeline
Assistant Vice President Cardiovascular Servces
Community Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Director of Patient Care Services
Community Medical Center
11.2018 - 05.2022
Research Coordinator
Community Medical Center
01.2016 - 11.2018
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Community Medical Center
01.2000 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
School Nurse Certification -
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seton Hall University
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