Stephanie Figueroa

• Complete care and assessment of patients with life threatening illnesses including congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke, drug overdose, and respiratory failure
• Compassionate care of patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment
• Progressive care patients receive complex medications that may require titration based on the vital signs
• Specialized care of patients post cardiac, major surgical and invasive procedures
• Strong clinical communication and teaching skills for patients to and their families
• Ability to work effectively with doctors, nurses and the healthcare teams
• Proficiency in patient care assessment, Infection Control, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Telemetry and clinical Empathy.
• 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.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.

• Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
• Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
• Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
• Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
• Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
• Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Perform patient care under the direction and guidance of a physician or physician assistant
• I was responsible for distribution of various types of equipment and supplies during the patient’s visit
• I was the lead LPN for Express Care while assisting three other locations
• Assisted in the preparation of patient care areas including assisting with bedside procedures
• I was responsible for procurement and transport of supplies within the department
• Operate equipment such as EKGs, glucometers and external defibrillators
• Maintain and perform bedside testing as ordered by provider
• Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment
• Perform assistive emergency, diagnostic and sterile procedures
• Administer medications, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous access under a physician's direction
• Take and record temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and blood pressure measurements
• I was responsible for utilizing appropriate procedures to ensure infection control and a SUPER EPIC user.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Software to keep team informed of changing conditions.

• Perform patient care under the direction and guidance of a physician or specialist
• I was responsible for distribution of various types of equipment and supplies during the patient’s visit
• Currently overseeing the specialty care offices
• I was the clinical coordinator for the GI, Colon Recall, Urology, Dermatology, Podiatry and Plastics specialty clinics
• Assisted in the preparation of patient care areas including assisting with bedside procedures
• I was responsible for procurement and transport of supplies within the hospital
• Operate equipment such as EKGs, external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments
• Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment
• Perform assistive emergency, diagnostic and sterile procedures
• Administer medications, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous access under a physician's direction
• Take and record temperature, pulse, and respiration, weight, and blood pressure measurements
• I was responsible for utilizing appropriate procedures to ensure infection control.

• Perform patient care under the direction and guidance of a registered nurse
• I was responsible for distribution of various types of equipment and supplies in the Emergency Department
• Assist in the preparation of patient care areas
• I was responsible for procurement and transport of supplies within the hospital
• Assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Perform routine treatment and procedures
• Assist with medevac offload, Level 1 trauma code red patient care
• Assist with patient specialized care according to M.I., stroke, trauma, and chest pain protocols
• Assist staff nurse and/or with physician with sterile procedures
• Take and record temperature, pulse, and respiration, weight, and blood pressure measurements
• I was responsible for utilizing appropriate procedures to ensure infection control
• Provide post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue and patient care
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