Stephanie Lacriola

• Tracheostomy care including suctioning, cuff inflation and deflation, and changing trach tubes.
• Conducted tracheostomy care according to accepted standards of practice.
• Managed ventilator support modalities including mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care and weaning protocols.
• Gastrostomy care and placement.
• Provided wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for patient.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

• Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
• Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
• Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
• Took vital signs of patients including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels.
• Documented patient progress notes according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Administered medications as ordered by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
• Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
• Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
• Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
• Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
• Ensured all necessary documentation was completed accurately prior to discharge from unit.
• Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
• Adhered to strict infection control protocols when handling infectious materials or disposing of contaminated items.
• Performed regular checkups on expectant mothers in order to monitor their health status.
• Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
• Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
• Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
• Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
• Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
• Complied with OSHA standards for healthcare professionals to minimize or eliminate risk of infection.
• Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
• Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms and instruments and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.

· Worked independently in the home environment performing nursing care.

· Administered scheduled medications and PRN medications according to my nursing judgment per doctor's orders.

· Performed pediatric assessments, equipment checks, and supply inventory twice per shift. Worked G tube, and enteral feeding pumps.

· Increased confidence, nursing judgment, nursing communication skills, and independence in providing nursing care.

· Pediatric vent care Provided care for ventilator dependent children in a home setting.

· Provided daily cares including but not limited to ; trach care , medication administration , gastrostomy tube care and feedings.

· Reported and documented changes in patients' conditions and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention.

· Assisted patients with mobilization, health and hygiene, physical fitness, rehabilitation, assistive medical care, and other personal services.

· Acted as liaison between patient, patient’s family, and medical care organizations.

· Organized, filled out, and completed necessary paperwork and documentation required by Medicare, Medicaid, 3rd-party insurance providers, and VNHA.

· Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to the unit to achieve optimal outcomes.

· Gave medications and treatments to patients and tracked their responses while collaborating with healthcare teams to adjust treatment plans.

· Maintained optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.

· Checked life support equipment on a regular basis and made necessary adjustments to maintain optimal patient conditions.

· Provided wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management to patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

· Discovered health issues and contacted the patient's physician to discuss the best course of action during home care visits