Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Stephanie Grimes

FISHERS,IN

Summary

Hardworking Family Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Over 17 years experience as a Registered Nurse in Geriatric, critical-care and medical-surgical care. Flexible, quick learner who adapts quickly to changes while enjoying challengers. Self-motivated, compassionate, and reliable with the desire to provide optimal medical care as a nurse practitioner.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Comprehensive Pain And Spine Specialists
07.2022 - Current


  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
  • Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Geriatric Unit

Franciscan Health Indianapolis
06.2021 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • 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.
  • Managed a group of patients of 4-6 on an In-Patient Geriatric Unit.

Territory Manager

Coram Specialty Infusion Services, CVS
06.2018 - 07.2022
  • Expanded territory coverage by strategically identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
  • Improved customer satisfaction and retention through frequent visits, timely response to inquiries, and effective problem resolution.
  • Developed strong relationships with key decision-makers, fostering trust and loyalty in the assigned territory.
  • Implemented successful sales strategies to drive revenue growth and exceed quarterly quotas consistently.

Registered Nurse, Assisted Living

American Senior Communities
01.2020 - 10.2021


• Instruct patients regarding preventive care and health management.

•Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.


Sales Representative

Great Lakes Caring Home Health And Hospice
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Sell home health and hospice services to physicians, case management and C-level hospital staff.
  • Establish the patient's eligibility for care, communicating with families, and interacting with a wide range of staff members and physicians.


Nurse Unit Manager

Clearvista Lake, Trilogy Health Services
05.2016 - 11.2016
  • Manage a long-term care and short-term rehabilitation unit of approximately 35 patients and 15 staff members.
  • Mentoring nursing staff and setting unit goals and standards.
  • Oversaw resident care to promote quality physical, mental and psychological treatment.

Neuromodulation Clinical Specialist

Boston Scientific
09.2012 - 06.2016
  • Sell spinal cord simulators to pain management physicians and neurosurgeons in Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas.
  • Provide clinical expertise during trial, implant and follow-up patient care and education.
  • Project leader in region for MRI compatibility research and education.
  • Field trainer for new and current representatives.

Clinical Sales Representative

Golden Living
01.2012 - 09.2012
  • Sell acute-care and rehabilitative services to patients as well as case managers.
  • Leader in training of staff at three facilities in a variety of patient care services ranging from wound care to cardiovascular intravenous drips.
  • Acute-care hospital sales.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Hospital North
03.2007 - 09.2012
  • Provided and managed patient's care through the nursing process.
  • Experience in a variety of nursing units including critical care, women's health and surgical nursing.
  • Daisy Award winner.

St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital

Favorite Health Staffing
04.2008 - 04.2011
  • Manage patient's care on the Critical Care Unit, including patient's who require mechanical ventilation, cardiovascular intravenous drips as well as LVADs.
  • Assisted in training new and fellow nurses on neuro-monitoring and LVADs.


Staff Charge Nurse

Eagle Creek Health And Rehabilitation
08.2006 - 03.2007
  • Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Western Governors University
Indianapolis, IN
06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Western Governors University
Indianapolis, IN
03.2020

Technical Certificate - Practical Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
07.2006

Skills

  • Clinical Care Standards
  • Patient Communication
  • Patient Education
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Physical Assessments
  • Laboratory Testing

Accomplishments

  • Graduated MSN FNP with Academic Honors.

Affiliations

  • ANA
  • AANP

Certification

  • Board Certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioner.

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Comprehensive Pain And Spine Specialists
07.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Geriatric Unit

Franciscan Health Indianapolis
06.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Assisted Living

American Senior Communities
01.2020 - 10.2021

Territory Manager

Coram Specialty Infusion Services, CVS
06.2018 - 07.2022

Sales Representative

Great Lakes Caring Home Health And Hospice
09.2016 - 06.2018

Nurse Unit Manager

Clearvista Lake, Trilogy Health Services
05.2016 - 11.2016

Neuromodulation Clinical Specialist

Boston Scientific
09.2012 - 06.2016

Clinical Sales Representative

Golden Living
01.2012 - 09.2012

St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital

Favorite Health Staffing
04.2008 - 04.2011

Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Hospital North
03.2007 - 09.2012

Staff Charge Nurse

Eagle Creek Health And Rehabilitation
08.2006 - 03.2007

No Degree - Nursing

Indiana University

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Western Governors University

Technical Certificate - Practical Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
  • Board Certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioner.
Stephanie Grimes