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Stephanie Finkenthal

Independence,Ohio

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about documentation, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Transitional Nurse Specialist

Altercare
04.2022 - Current
  • Served as a clinical resource for colleagues, offering guidance on complex cases or challenging situations requiring advanced expertise to the 24 buildings in our company
  • Influenced positive change in nursing practice by staying current on industry trends, research findings, and advancements in technology.
  • Provided specialized wound care management, reducing complications such as infection or delayed healing timeframes.
  • Lead evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Director of Nursing

Jennings
11.2019 - 04.2022
  • Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within nursing department.
  • Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
  • Developed Certified Nurse Medication Aide Program

Director of Nursing

Altercare
12.2017 - 10.2019
  • Developed a new procedural training manual for onboarding newly hired nurses.
  • Implement training and mentoring programs to improve performance.
  • Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.

Director of Nursing

Saber Healthcare
08.2015 - 12.2017
  • Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
  • Implemented interdisciplinary rounding practices to streamline communication among healthcare providers involved in patient care.
  • Championed a culture of continuous learning by promoting professional development opportunities for nursing staff, including in-house training programs, conferences, workshops, and online resources.

Director of Nursing

Embassy Health
07.2014 - 08.2015
  • Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education.
  • Promoted culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, OH

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Staff Education
  • Care Coordination
  • Wound Care
  • Nursing Consultation

Certification

Registered Nurse License RN214290

BLS - Expiration 2025

Infection Control Preventionist Certification

WCC Wound Care Certification

Additional Information

13 years experience in Intensive Care, Trauma Nursing and in Preceptor Programs in Hospital

2 experience in Home Health and Hospice Care

10 years experience in LTC and Rehabilitation

Timeline

Regional Transitional Nurse Specialist

Altercare
04.2022 - Current

Director of Nursing

Jennings
11.2019 - 04.2022

Director of Nursing

Altercare
12.2017 - 10.2019

Director of Nursing

Saber Healthcare
08.2015 - 12.2017

Director of Nursing

Embassy Health
07.2014 - 08.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lakeland Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville University

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