Stephanie Dougherty
Noblesville,IN
Summary
Registered Nurse with background in operating room nursing bringing valuable surgical experience and a commitment to compassionate care at Community Hospital North. Enhanced patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication, while mentoring new staff to foster professional growth. Proficient in sterile techniques and patient safety, ensuring excellence in the operating room environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Community Hospital North
Indianapolis, IN
06.2006 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Hospital North
Indianapolis, IN
09.2002 - 06.2006
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, INAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Indiana University, Kokomo
Kokomo, IN05.2006
Practical Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN08.2002
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique expertise
- Compassionate care
- Advanced surgical skills
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Surgical assistance
- Patient charting
- Instrument passing
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Training staff
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Community Hospital North
06.2006 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Hospital North
09.2002 - 06.2006
Bachelor Of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Indiana University, Bloomington
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Indiana University, Kokomo
Practical Nursing
Vincennes University