- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Road Trips
- Gardening
- Camping
- Reading
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Strategy Games
- Baking
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Volunteer Work
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects through the Nursing Honor Guard
Stephanie Dillon
Norton Shores
Summary
Professionally- Detail-oriented Wound Care Nurse with extensive experience in patient education and clinical assessment. Proficient in developing individualized care plans and supporting quality improvement efforts, ready to drive successful treatment outcomes and foster a culture of collaboration.
Personally- Mother of neurodivergent child, with extensive traumatic background. My working hours were significantly cut back to help my son establish assistance with mental, occupational, philological, and academic assistance. He is now on the path to success and I am ready to return to work. My son will be attending Lincoln Park again this fall (as I did as well). My listed address is the new purchased house that we as a family are currently moving to. Mona Shores is just simply the best.
I have experience in IEP/504 plans from my son's academic career and extensive experience in current community resources from nursing career.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Trinity Health Muskegon
Muskegon, MI
08.2024 - Current
- Administered wound care treatments, ensuring adherence to established protocols and patient safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex wounds.
- Educated patients and families on wound management techniques, promoting effective healing practices at home.
- Assessed wound conditions regularly, documenting changes and communicating findings to healthcare providers timely.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems to support continuity of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for enhanced wound care practices within the department.
- Trained new staff on wound assessment techniques and best practices, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Communicated effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and understanding throughout their treatment journey.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Reduced wound care costs by evaluating and selecting cost-effective treatment options without compromising quality of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trinity Health Muskegon
Muskegon, MI
05.2012 - 08.2024
- Delivered direct patient care, assessing vital signs and implementing treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care to promote recovery and prevent readmissions.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting changes in condition and adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit protocols, fostering a culture of teamwork and compliance with best practices.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon05-2012
High School Diploma -
Mona Shores High School
Norton Shores2005
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Goal setting
- Patient education
- Risk identification
- Data collection
- Intervention planning
- Family education
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- Michigan Registered Nursing License - 2012-current
- Basic Life Support, RQI - 2012- current
- CPI Training - 2012- currently (regularly renewed thru hospital)
Interests
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Trinity Health Muskegon
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trinity Health Muskegon
05.2012 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Muskegon Community College
High School Diploma -
Mona Shores High School