Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Stephanie Feehan

Carlisle,PA

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in a variety of patient care areas. Proven ability to advocate for patients and work closely with other medical professionals. Ability to perform thorough health assessments and triage for best patient outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications post-surgery.
  • Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
  • Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
  • Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
  • Promoted teamwork among nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
  • Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.

RN ICU/Charge RN

UPMC Community General Osteopathic Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Interventional Radiology (IR) Coordinator/IR RN

Pinnacle/UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2016
  • Prep/Recovery of IR patients.
  • Administration of conscious sedation during IR procedures.
  • Management of IR case schedules, writing physician consults, taking/writing orders from physicians, collaborating with different medical teams to ensure best outcomes for patients.
  • Intake of medical history, careful screening for contraindications as well as educating patients and other medical professionals on procedures and risks.

Intelistaf ICU RN

Intelistaf/MSN
01.2006 - 08.2008
  • Local travel nursing assignments in Critical Care, Telemetry, Endoscopy, and Interventional Radiology.
  • Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate appropriate treatment interventions.

ICU MICU RN

Penn State Hershey Medical Center
06.2003 - 08.2006
  • Cared for medically complex patients on ventilators, balloon pumps, continuous renal replacement and numerous other life saving equipment.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills while monitoring vital signs and managing multiple critical drips.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

RN Home Health

Pediatric Services of America
01.2005 - 12.2005
  • Provided in home nursing care for chronically ill children on ventilators
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Coordination of patient care needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL
06-2003

Skills

  • ACLS/BLS
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Task prioritization
  • Care coordination

Timeline

Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

RN ICU/Charge RN

UPMC Community General Osteopathic Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2023

Interventional Radiology (IR) Coordinator/IR RN

Pinnacle/UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2016

Intelistaf ICU RN

Intelistaf/MSN
01.2006 - 08.2008

RN Home Health

Pediatric Services of America
01.2005 - 12.2005

ICU MICU RN

Penn State Hershey Medical Center
06.2003 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pensacola Christian College
Stephanie Feehan