Stephanie Girginis
Hudson,NH
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse relocating to Daytona Beach Florida with 17 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Experience includes pediatrics, maternity and leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Emerson Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Provided postpartum care to mothers and babies, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients on breastfeeding techniques
- Assessed newborns for health issues such as jaundice, low blood sugar levels, and congenital abnormalities.
- Educated new parents on infant care, breastfeeding techniques, and recovery processes.
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Prepared patients for discharge by providing thorough education on self-care, infant care, and follow-up appointments.
Pediatric Clinical Resource Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Supervision and Support for clinical staff
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations related to infection control measures or safety protocols.
- Developed protocols for efficient workflow processes related to patient care
- Maintaining annual competencies for nursing staff
- Instructed nursing staff regarding proper techniques for administering medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Identified opportunities for improving operational efficiency through process streamlining efforts.
- Daily scheduling of nursing staff for multiple locations
RN Case Manager
Boston Home Health Aides
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Arranged placement of new patient admissions and transfers according to clinical standards and guidelines.
- Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Reviewed nursing documentation and nursing orders.
RN - Labor and Delivery
Holy Family Hospital Methuen
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Prepared delivery rooms and instruments and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Circulating nurse in the Operating room for cesarean sections.
- Post Op/ recovery of surgical patient immediately following cesarean section
- Ensured safety of both mother and baby before discharge from hospital.
RN Postpartum
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Performed tests on newborns after birth.
- Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care.
Nurse Manager
Dartmouth Hitchcock Family Medicine
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse Pediatrics
St. Joseph Pediatrics
10.2007 - 10.2019
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
- Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management
- Ensured safety of all pediatric patients through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Performed routine health assessments on newborns and infants.
- Instructed parents and guardians on proper home care techniques for their child's condition.
RN Case Manager
Kingstree Group
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Assessed employee injury reports and determined eligibility for workers' compensation benefits.
- Coordinated communication between employers, insurance carriers, attorneys and medical providers regarding the status of all open workers' compensation cases.
- Monitored medical treatment of injured employees to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed documentation submitted by claimants prior to approving payment requests for medical services rendered or disability payments made pursuant thereto.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05.2007
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Time management
- Organization
- Compassion and empathy
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
NRP
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Emerson Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Pediatric Clinical Resource Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2025
RN Case Manager
Boston Home Health Aides
09.2022 - 11.2023
RN - Labor and Delivery
Holy Family Hospital Methuen
03.2021 - 09.2022
RN Postpartum
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
03.2020 - 03.2021
Nurse Manager
Dartmouth Hitchcock Family Medicine
10.2019 - 03.2020
RN Case Manager
Kingstree Group
05.2014 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse Pediatrics
St. Joseph Pediatrics
10.2007 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rivier University
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