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Stephanie Hughes

Lugoff,SC

Summary

Experienced nursing leader with 14+ years in healthcare as well as healthcare management. Proven ability to drive patient care excellence and improve operational efficiency. Skilled in collaborative team leadership and adapting to dynamic environments. Proficient in strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, consistently achieving impactful results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Midlands Technical College
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Taught Nursing 134 courses, providing instruction to up to 10 undergraduate students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.

Visiting Nurse

SC House Calls
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Advocated for adequate home-based support systems for 6-8 patients daily, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment conducive to healing.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify health issues, implement interventions, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
  • Streamlined the referral process for home health services, expediting access to necessary resources for patients in need.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and promptly addressing any health concerns or complications.
  • Coordinated with physicians regularly regarding updates on patient conditions and recommended adjustments in treatment protocols when necessary.
  • Provided skilled nursing care for a diverse range of medical conditions including post-surgical recovery, chronic illness management, and end-of-life palliative care.
  • Used EPIC to assess, monitor and document patient progress, symptoms and vital signs, reporting any concerns to assigned doctor.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners such as physicians'' offices and local pharmacies for enhanced collaboration in serving mutual clients more efficiently.

REGISTERED NURSE/RN Case Manager

Interim HealthCare
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.

Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
  • Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
  • Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
  • Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.

REGISTERED NURSE/ER Charge Nurse

MUSC
11.2017 - 05.2021
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Provided compassionate support to families during stressful emergency situations, demonstrating empathy and understanding while remaining professional at all times.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
  • Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO
10.2017

Master’s degree - Family Nurse Practitioner

South University
07.2024

Skills

  • Nurse Management, Case Management, Training & Development, Resource Allocation, Process Improvement, Patient Care Coordination, Independent Problem-Solving, and Detailed oriented
  • Geriatric health management
  • Proficient in team-oriented health communication
  • Continuous improvement strategies
  • Clinical assessment
  • Utilization review
  • Safety management
  • Detailed clinical assessments
  • Empathetic patient support
  • Ensuring patient privacy compliance
  • Proactive problem identification
  • Skilled in managing multiple tasks
  • Documentation
  • Analytical problem-solving in care strategies
  • Experience with Medicare and Medicaid processes

Certification

  • Current: Compact licenses through SCLLR
  • License Number: 218637
  • Expires: 2026-04-30

Accomplishments

  • Staff Nurse of the month

    • Mcleod Hospital System, Florence, SC

    September 2015

  • Recognized and acknowledged with my portrait

    • Mcleod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC

    April 2016

  • Nominated Nurse of the Year
  • MUSC ER, Florence, SC

    • January 2021

Affiliations

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) April, 2024-Present
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) April 2024-Present

Certifications and Licenses

SC LLR

Compact State

Expires April 2026


Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification expires 07/2026

Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification expires12/2025

Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification expires 1/2026

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Midlands Technical College
01.2024 - 04.2024

Visiting Nurse

SC House Calls
02.2023 - 01.2024

REGISTERED NURSE/RN Case Manager

Interim HealthCare
09.2022 - 02.2023

Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 08.2022

REGISTERED NURSE/ER Charge Nurse

MUSC
11.2017 - 05.2021

Master’s degree - Family Nurse Practitioner

South University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Florence Darlington Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American Sentinel University

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