Stephanie Flemmer
Evans Army Community Hospital
Pueblo West,CO
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 11 years in critical care and 17 years of bedside nursing. Delivers high-quality patient care through collaboration with medical teams, focusing on assessment, medication administration, and compassionate support. Employs evidence-based, patient-centered approaches to health promotion and disease management.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 3 Months- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining medication safety and documentation accuracy.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and response to interventions to support timely clinical decisions.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans based on changing clinical needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning with physicians, therapists, and case management to support continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and post-care instructions.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records with precision.
- Responded to urgent clinical changes and initiated appropriate nursing interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse NTICU
9 Years 4 Months- Closely observed patients and monitored vital signs, ensuring the proper functions of ventilators, feeding tubes, catheters, and other life support equipment and drug therapy management
- Managed and assessed drains to include extraventricular drains
- Measured intracerebral pressure with a bolt or EVD
- Completed thorough and frequent neurological assessments to both conscious and unconscious patients.
- Worked efficiently with the unit team and facility ancillary staff to meet customer needs
- Provided support and education to patients and their family, answering questions and giving explanation regarding plan of care
- Provide support and education to the patient and their family, answering questions and giving explanation regarding plan of care
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
2 Years 8 Months- Cared for cardiac as well as medical surgical patients
- Educated patient and family on cardiac conditions and treatments to include interventional treatments
- Educated patient and family regarding discharge instructions to include medications, diet, daily weights and follow-ups as ordered.
- Collaborated with ancillary staff to coordinate treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive care during hospitalization and discharge
- Led unit as Charge Nurse, overseeing patient care delivery and team operations
- Introduced to ICU care with the opening of a MICU on telemetry unit
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Mentored nursing staff and reinforced best practices for patient safety and quality care.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans based on changing clinical needs.
- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining medication safety and documentation accuracy.
- Coordinated discharge planning with physicians, therapists, and case management to support continuity of care.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, interpreted telemetry strips, and escalated critical changes to physicians promptly.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
2 Years 8 Months- Implemented policies and procedures across multiple floors to enhance patient care standards
- Collaborated with unit and ancillary staff hospital-wide to optimize patient care delivery
- Charged with being part of the Provided nursing support across various hospital units as part of Float Pool team staff that opened an Observation Floor from April 2010 until May 2011 and was designated a Resource Nurse for the unit
- Implemented policies and procedures on numerous floors
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Major
Skills
Direct patient care
IV management
Vascular line management
Telemetry monitoring
Patient recovery
Job accountability
Patient care planning
Patient care
Patient education
Patient focused care
Collaboration
Communication
Nursing staff leadership
High level of autonomy
Job accountability
Independent decision-making
Certification
Basic Life Saving (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Saving (PALS)
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Evans Army Community Hospital
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse NTICU
Parkview Medical Center
03.2015 - 07.2024Read More
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
07.2012 - 03.2015Read More
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Parkview Medical Center
11.2009 - 07.2012Read More
Colorado Technical University
Associate Degree from Nursing
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