Stephanie Hankins
Oakdale,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Sutter Memorial Medical Center, I excel in delivering compassionate neonatal care, enhancing NICU levels through interdisciplinary collaboration and critical thinking. Renowned for exceptional communication and intravenous therapy skills, I effectively improve patient outcomes and foster healthcare team synergy. I have, and continue to, assist in converting our Level II NICU to a Level III NICU by participating in Level III workgroups, helping with new policies, and training of staff.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Sutter Memorial Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted in advancing NICU from level II to level III status.
Registered Nurse, GI Lab
Sutter Memorial Medical Center
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper post-procedure management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Sutter Memorial Medical Center
03.1998 - 05.2016
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonatal patients.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neonates with varying diagnoses.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Registered Nurse, Renal/Diabetic Treatment Center
Memorial Medical Center
03.1990 - 03.1998
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA05.1993
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05.1991
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Developmental care
- Discharge Planning
- Breastfeeding support
- Documentation And Reporting
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Reliable and Responsible
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Patient Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Emergency Interventions
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Sutter Memorial Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, GI Lab
Sutter Memorial Medical Center
05.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, NICU
Sutter Memorial Medical Center
03.1998 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Renal/Diabetic Treatment Center
Memorial Medical Center
03.1990 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Stanislaus
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
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