Stephanie Hirsch
Kearney,MO
Summary
Nursing care coordinator with extensive experience in nursing and unit leadership. Achieved improved patient outcomes through quality initiatives and effective wound care management. Mentored staff while fostering a positive work environment. Enhanced unit efficiency through strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Unit Coordinator
University Of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, Kansas
03.2021 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with trauma and surgical ICU teams to enhance communication with residents and nursing staff.
- Triaged transfer center calls from outside hospitals for burn care recommendations based on acuity and ABA criteria.
- Coordinated direct admissions for critical burn patients, collaborating patient care with the burn and surgical ICU teams.
- Implemented performance strategies for under-performing individuals to uphold hospital care standards.
- Facilitated access to burn-specific and critical care resources for current and future burn unit staff development.
- Developed innovative dressing designs for complex burn cases, including SJS and necrotizing fasciitis.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between administration and nursing staff by addressing concerns or complaints from either group.
Registered Nurse
University Of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, Kansas
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided direct patient care in high-acuity burn unit.
- Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
- Assisted in wound care and dressing changes under sterile conditions.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal care for patients in the Burn ICU.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes and pain management strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while providing care within the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Conservation And Management
Missouri State University
Springfield05-2013
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Supervisory experience
- Unit leadership
- Adaptive thinking
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Nursing Unit Coordinator
University Of Kansas Health System
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Of Kansas Health System
06.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Conservation And Management
Missouri State University