Stephanie Fox
Charleston,WV
Summary
Results-driven Nurse Manager with expertise in staff supervision and quality improvement. Committed to optimizing patient care and fostering a collaborative environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Valley Vital Care
Charleston, WV
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Managed staffing schedules, optimizing nurse allocation to meet patient needs efficiently.
- Implemented training programs for nursing staff, enhancing skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth among team members.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients, promoting a supportive care environment.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
CAMC Cancer Center
Charleston, WV
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Administered chemotherapy treatments, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported any changes to the medical team.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, side effects, and care instructions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of medication administration, vital signs, and infusion reactions, contributing to quality patient care.
Clinical Coordinator RN - Interim
CAMC Women And Children's Hospital
Charleston, WV
05.2007 - 02.2023
- Coordinated patient scheduling to optimize clinic workflow and reduce wait times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and support services.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols, enhancing compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Developed training materials for new staff, fostering effective onboarding and skill development.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to enhance collaboration and address operational challenges effectively.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Optimized resource allocation by regularly monitoring clinic operations and adjusting staffing levels as needed.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Managed complex patient cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Charge Nurse, Oncology
CAMC Women And Children's Hospital
Charleston, WV
05.2007 - 02.2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nursing personnel.
- Monitored patients' conditions, escalating concerns to physicians as necessary.
- Managed staffing schedules to maintain adequate nurse-to-patient ratios during shifts.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WVU Institute of Technology
Montgomery, WV05-2007
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Department management
- Staff leadership
- Staff coaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Achieved Clinical Nurse III status by leading the design and implementation of a clinical practice change that improved infection prevention measures, enhanced patients safety, and reduced organizational costs through evidence-based care.
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Valley Vital Care
01.2025 - Current
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
CAMC Cancer Center
02.2023 - 01.2025
Clinical Coordinator RN - Interim
CAMC Women And Children's Hospital
05.2007 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse, Oncology
CAMC Women And Children's Hospital
05.2007 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WVU Institute of Technology