Stephanie Fertal
Parma,OH
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lpn
The Gastro Group
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management.
LPN
University Hospitals
07.2021 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication administration, and disease management
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, catheter insertion, and monitoring vital signs
- Managed medical equipment inventory, ensuring availability of necessary supplies for patient care
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as blood pressure measurement, glucose monitoring, and specimen collection
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) system for accurate documentation of patient assessments
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards related to nursing practice
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times
- Coordinated referrals for specialized services such as physical therapy or home healthcare
- Supported family members in understanding and coping with patient conditions
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures
LPN Charge Nurse
Oneill Healthcare
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Preformed trach care. Determined and carried out care plans.
- Admitted and assessed residents.
- Communicated with doctors and family members on a daily basis.
- Set up appointment.
- Preformed various wound treatments.
- Administered medications various routes.
LPN
Legacy Place Twinsburg
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Supervisor, administered medications all routes.
- Provided trach care.
- Assessed and determined treatments for various types of wounds. Deligated assigments and tasks to med techs and nursing assistants.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
LPN
Parkside Villa
12.2008 - 05.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Endoscopy Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Assisted in colonoscopies and EGD's.
- Obtained biopsy specimens as well as removed polyps and prepared them for the lab.
- Assessed patients for procedural sedation.
- Started peripheral IV access.
- Assessed patients post-procedure, educated patients on post procedure care.
- Navigated through patient history and information using Epic system,
- performed and marked esophageal monometries, administered hydrogen breath tests, placed and marked PH acid tests
Education
Diploma -
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH08.2008
Diploma -
Berea High School
12.1999
Skills
- Proficient in multitasking
- Empathetic support
- Licensed practical nurse with over 10 years of experience
- Patient care
- Medication delivery
- Electronic medical records management
- Epic management
- Direct patient support
- Prioritization of tasks
- Patient record management
- Laboratory Experience
- Nutritional tube feeding
- Patient care coordination
- Clinical office management expertise
- Infection prevention training
- Clinical hospital experience
- Clinical catheterization
- Patient tube feeding management
Certification
- LVN
- BLS Certification
- LPN
- IV Certification
Timeline
Lpn
The Gastro Group
01.2025 - Current
LPN
University Hospitals
07.2021 - 09.2024
Endoscopy Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
07.2018 - 10.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Oneill Healthcare
09.2017 - 06.2021
LPN
Legacy Place Twinsburg
05.2017 - 11.2017
LPN
Parkside Villa
12.2008 - 05.2017
Diploma -
Cuyahoga Community College
Diploma -
Berea High School
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