Stephanie Hawkins
Quincy,IL
Summary
Ambitious nursing professional with extensive experience in pediatric and geriatric care. Proven track record in healthcare management, enhancing operational efficiency, staff training, and patient care outcomes. Certified CPR instructor and dementia therapy specialist, skilled in EMR systems and documentation management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager-Admissions Nurse
Sunset Senior Living
Quincy, IL
12.2024 - Current
- Managed Rehab floor operations while overseeing new admissions to enhance patient intake process.
- Tracked discharges and transfers, maintaining accurate documentation to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
- Completed MDS sections and monitored oxygen use to ensure optimal patient health and adherence to care standards.
- Updated resident care plans regularly to reflect current patient needs.
- Assisted in new staff orientation.
- Performed on-call supervisor rotations to ensure proper staffing and support.
- I am a CPR instructor and track employee CPR compliance.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Established strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and education throughout the treatment process.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Bradford Villa
Quincy, IL
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Supervised nursing staff at assisted living facility, ensuring quality care and safety for 32 residents.
- Managed staff, conducted interviews for potential new employees, facilitated admissions, and performed resident assessments and care planning.
Assistant Director
Bickford Senior Living
Quincy, IL
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Assistant Director of a secured AL/Memory Care branch of Bickford Senior Living.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the branch, including hiring staff, overseeing payroll, and conducting employee orientation.
- Identified improvement opportunities for branch operations.
- Developed training programs for staff, focusing on best practices in senior care.
- Mentored new team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and support.
- Coordinated community engagement activities, enhancing social interaction among residents and families.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Cedarhurst Senior Living
Quincy, IL
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Administer medications, transcribe orders from MDs, wound treatments and evaluations.
- Monitored daily healthcare needs of residents to ensure well-being and safety.
- Supervised CNAs and ancillary staff to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Led nursing team to provide compassionate care in assisted living facility.
LPN
Sunset Home
Quincy, IL
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Charge nurse duties on dementia, Medicare and covid units.
- Conducted overall assessments of resident well being, administered medications, performed Medicare assessments, provided hospice and wound care, tracked measurements, transcribed doctor orders, supervised CNAs, collected and transported lab specimens, ensured HIPAA compliance, and communicated with power of attorneys regarding resident conditions while enforcing COVID care guidelines.
- Managed daily floor operations to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
School Nurse/Para
Transitions
Quincy, IL
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Delivered nursing care to disabled children, ensuring health and well-being in a school environment.
- Managed ventilation function, administered tube feedings, nebulizers, oral medications, and performed wound and incontinent care to support patients' daily health needs.
- Adhered to DCFS guidelines for reporting neglect or abuse to ensure safety and compliance.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Preferred Pediatric Home Health Care
Galva, IL
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Pediatric in-home nurse for ventilator dependent child.
- Ensured optimal ventilator function through precise adjustments and proactive airway clearance.
- Documented and communicated client condition to physician for timely interventions.
LPN
Good Samaritan Home of Quincy
Quincy, IL
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Charge nurse duties on dementia and Medicare units.
- Assessed resident well-being, administered medications, conducted Medicare assessments, provided hospice care, managed wound care, tracked measurements, transcribed doctor orders, supervised CNAs, and ensured HIPAA compliance while keeping power of attorneys informed of resident conditions.
- Maintained floor operations to ensure smooth and efficient daily functioning.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Accurate Home Care
Moline, IL
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Pediatric in home nurse for ventilator dependent child.
- Adjusted ventilator settings and ensured airway patency, changed trach per MD orders using sterile technique, administered g-tube feedings, performed suctioning, and provided wound care and medication via g-tube and IM routes to support optimal patient health.
- Managed central line maintenance using sterile technique to prevent infection and ensure patient safety.
- Documented and reported patient condition to MD to facilitate timely medical decisions and care adjustments.
LPN
St.Vincents Home.
Quincy, IL
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Performed charge nurse duties on dementia and Medicare units, overseeing resident care and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Conducted overall assessments of resident well-being, administered medications, completed Medicare assessments, provided hospice care, managed wound care, tracked measurements, transcribed MD orders, supervised CNAs, collected and transported lab specimens, ensured HIPAA compliance, and communicated with power of attorneys regarding resident conditions.
- Oversaw floor operations, facilitating efficient functioning and quality resident care.
Education
CPR instruction (Certificate) -
Blessing Hospital
Quincy, IL05.2025
Certified Dementia Therapy Specialist -
International Compliance For Holistic Practioners
ONLINE12.2025
Associate of Science - LPN
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL05.2002
Skills
- Care plans
- Time management
- Clinical case management
- Geriatrics
- Medical records
- Case Management experience
- Medication Administration
- CPR
- Senior care
- Care planning
- MDS
- Patient education
- Communication skills
- Allscripts
- Deadline management
- Supervising Experience
- Case management
- Care coordination
Certification
- Certified Dementia Therapy, 12/01/25, Certified in planning and implementing plans of care for individuals with Dementia. Can facilitate facility dementia training programs. Can manage a dementia unit. Can also act as community liaison for dementia therapies and programs such as a dementia support group.
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
- LPN
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
- First Aid Certification
- BLS Instructor Certification
- PN, 01/01/27, IL
Additional Information - Authorized To Work
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Awards
Sunset Home Nurse of the Year, 05/01/05, 2005 sunset home nurse of the Year award given and voted on by staff, residents and families
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Nurse Manager-Admissions Nurse
Sunset Senior Living
12.2024 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Bradford Villa
05.2024 - 11.2024
Assistant Director
Bickford Senior Living
09.2022 - 02.2024
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Cedarhurst Senior Living
08.2022 - 09.2022
LPN
Sunset Home
12.2019 - 03.2021
School Nurse/Para
Transitions
08.2019 - 12.2019
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Preferred Pediatric Home Health Care
03.2018 - 08.2019
LPN
Good Samaritan Home of Quincy
10.2017 - 02.2018
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Accurate Home Care
08.2016 - 08.2017
LPN
St.Vincents Home.
03.2016 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - LPN
John Wood Community College
Certified Dementia Therapy Specialist -
International Compliance For Holistic Practioners
CPR instruction (Certificate) -
Blessing Hospital