Stephanie Driver
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate and proficient Emergency Room Registered Nurse with experience in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. Strong skills in triage, patient care, and team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure. Previous work has positively impacted patient satisfaction and recovery rates due to effective communication and critical thinking skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Valley Health- Summerlin Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
08.2019 - Current
- Direct nursing care in high acuity Emergency Room
- Precept, train & mentor new nurses
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases within the emergency department.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Implemented nurse training to enhance documentation accuracy of Legal 2000 psychiatric patients.
Registered Nurse
Infusion Of Care
Las Vegas, NV
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Manage intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for immunocompromised patients.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse Traveler
West Ways Staffing
Bakersfield, CA
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Dignity Health- Mercy Southwest Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
Registered Nurse Traveler
West Ways Staffing
Bakersfield, CA
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Led training sessions for new nurses and healthcare staff, sharing expertise and best practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans of care based on the physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and learning needs of the patient.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients moving between units or healthcare facilities.
Certified Burn Registered Nurse & Charge Nurse
Eskenazi Health
Indianapolis, IN
02.2013 - 08.2015
- Provide specialized nursing care in a Level 1 Burn Center to critically ill burn patients
- Manage burn patients from initial burn injury to outpatient therapy, including educating the families and providing resources
- Facilitate the training of new staff members and act as a resource for nurses, residents and other physicians
- Serve as the Charge Nurse in a 20 bed Burn Intensive Care Unit
Trauma Registered Nurse & Charge Nurse
IU Health- Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
09.2004 - 12.2012
- Organ Transplant Unit (2004-2006)- Provide highly specialized nursing care to patients that have received a liver, pancreas, small bowel, kidney or stomach transplant
- Adult Critical Care (2006-2009)- Provide direct patient care in a Level 1 trauma ICU and assist in the orientation and training of new staff members
- Emergency Medicine Trauma Center (2007-2012)- Provide direct nursing care to patients in a Level 1 Trauma Center
- Triage Charge Nurse and Trauma Charge Nurse roles included facilitating the throughput of approximately 375 patients a day in a 75-bed level 1 trauma center, serving as a resource for nurses, residents and physicians, service recovery and resolution of patient complaints
- Developed new preceptor program for new graduates and new hires in a Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Developed Peer Review Committee and a Journal Club for existing nurses in Level 1 Trauma Center.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Waterbury, CT02-2025
Legal Nurse Consulting
American Association of Legal Nurse Consulting
01-2023
Assoc of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech State College
Indianapolis, IN05.2005
High School Diploma -
Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis, IN05.1998
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Gynecological care
- Quality improvement
- Patient safety
- EKG interpretation
- Behavioral health care
- Trauma nursing
- Burn Management
- Ventilator management
- Medical record review expertise
Certification
- BLS- American Heart Assoc. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- ACLS- American Heart Assoc. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS- American Heart Assoc. Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC- Emergency Nurses Assoc. Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ABA- American Burn Assoc. Certified Burn Nurse
- NIH- American Heart Assoc. Certified Stroke Nurse
- ENPC- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- LNC- Legal Nurse Consultant Course
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society (2005)
- Gold Service Excellence Award (2006)
- Daisy Award for Nursing Excellence (2008)
- Nurse of the Year (2011)
- Trauma Preceptor of the Year (2010)
- Preceptor Excellence Award (2012)
- Top ACTS Employee of the Year (2013)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Valley Health- Summerlin Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Infusion Of Care
08.2019 - 01.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse Traveler
West Ways Staffing
11.2018 - 08.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Dignity Health- Mercy Southwest Hospital
10.2016 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse Traveler
West Ways Staffing
08.2015 - 10.2016
Certified Burn Registered Nurse & Charge Nurse
Eskenazi Health
02.2013 - 08.2015
Trauma Registered Nurse & Charge Nurse
IU Health- Methodist Hospital
09.2004 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Legal Nurse Consulting
American Association of Legal Nurse Consulting
Assoc of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech State College
High School Diploma -
Ben Davis High School