Stephanie Mitchell
Friedens,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination. Skilled in managing high-stress situations and fostering strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication. Committed to professional growth and embracing new challenges while demonstrating strong work ethic, adaptability, and effective collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse, OP
Davidsville Family Practice
Hollsopple, PA
11.2022 - Current
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet the needs of patients in challenging clinical environments.
- Delivered medications via oral and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Supervised nursing staff, delegating tasks to ensure seamless continuum of care.
- Enhanced operational effectiveness through staff development, personnel training, and elevating patient care standards.
- Contributed to education initiatives, implementing evidence-based practice projects, developing nursing competencies, and facilitating simulation activities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Professional Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital
Everett, PA
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge, conducted patient assessments, developed care plans, provided health education, and supported discharges for 6 to 7 patients daily.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and coordinate comprehensive treatment plans.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management.
- Collaborated with health care teams to revise and develop effective treatment plans for 6-7 patients.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting, and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Professional Staff Nurse, OP
Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers
Mars, PA
09.2013 - 10.2020
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Utilized nursing expertise to address complex needs of Rheumatologic patients in challenging clinical settings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes, monitoring patient responses to proactively identify and address concerns.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain the continuum of care.
- Enhanced operational effectiveness through staff development, personnel training, and elevated standards of patient care.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and simulation activities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and present information breaches.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA06-2011
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- EHR systems management
- Care coordination
- Treatment planning
- Health education
- Patient communication
- Record maintenance
- Patient outreach
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Goal orientation
- Customer management
- Typing proficiency
References
Available upon request
Licenses And Clearances
- Pennsylvania RN, #RN627770, 10/31/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Healthcare Provider, 08/24/26
- Act 73, 33, and 34 Clearances, 08/18/26
Timeline
Professional Staff Nurse, OP
Davidsville Family Practice
11.2022 - Current
Professional Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2022
Professional Staff Nurse, OP
Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers
09.2013 - 10.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County