Stephanie Lee
Monroe,LA
Summary
Resourceful Registered Nurse with 32 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
- Began my healthcare career as a CNA on a 12 bed Urology Unit
- I completed my AS degree in Nursing in 1999 and transferred to the NICU (was crossed trained in PICU) Nov 1999-Aug 2010 at Saint Francis Medical Center
Staff Nurse
Glenwood Medical Center
West Monroe, LA
07.2016 - Current
- Float PICU , Pediatric and NICU 36 hour work week per diem
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
Registered Nurse Pediatric Clinic Nurse
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
01.2025 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse PICU
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided mentorship to student nurses completing their clinical rotations in the PICU setting by sharing clinical knowledge, demonstrating effective nursing skills, and modeling professional behavior.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
- Optimized ventilator settings and monitored respiratory status closely for mechanically ventilated patients, adjusting parameters as needed based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
- Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child''s condition, and resources for coping strategies.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Improved patient outcomes with continuous assessment, early identification of potential complications, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Promoted patient comfort through effective pain management techniques, including administering analgesics as ordered and implementing non-pharmacological interventions.
Registered Nurse
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Honolulu, HI
03.2024 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Travel Registered Nurse
St. John Mercy PA
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2023 - 02.2024
- PICU and float to pediatric
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
Travel Registered Nurse
St. John Mercy PA
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- NICU AND PICU FLOAT
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Conducted physical exams, ordered laboratory tests, and interpreted results for diagnosis.
Travel Registered Nurse
Lafayette General
Lafayette, LA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- NICU AND PICU
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
Travel Registered Nurse
Shriners Hospital for Children
Sacramento, CA
01.2020 - 07.2021
- PICU Burns
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
Travel Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center NY
The Bronx, NY
05.2019 - 12.2019
- PICU and float to Pediatric
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
Travel Registered Nurse
Lafayette General L2
Lafayette , LA
01.2018 - 07.2018
- PICU and float to NICU
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
Travel Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center NY
The Bronx, NY
03.2016 - 12.2017
- PICU and Float to NICU
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
Travel Registered Nurse
Case Medical Center Ohio
Cleveland, OH
02.2015 - 01.2016
- PICU and NICU
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
Travel Registered Nurse
Kapiolani Medical Center HI
Honolulu, HI
10.2014 - 01.2015
- NICU
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
Travel Registered Nurse
Lafayette General LA
Lafayette, LA
09.2010 - 09.2014
- NICU
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
Staff Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
Monroe, La
01.1991 - 09.2010
- Staff Nurse, Nurse Manager and Nurse Supervisor
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
AS degree RN program - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY12.1999
Skills
- Began my healthcare career as a CNA on a 12 bed Urology Unit
- Completed AS degree in Nursing in 1999 and transferred to the NICU (cross-trained in PICU) Nov 1999-Aug 2010 at Saint Francis Medical Center
- Started full-time RN Travel Nurses with various companies, presently Fastaff, working with NICU and PICU patients from 2010-Present (still travel doing strikes and short assignments)
- Critical Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Pediatric nursing
- Emergency Procedures
- Wound Care
Travel Assignments
See Above
Personal Information
Title: RN
References
- Jennifer Turner, RN Supervisor, Glenwood Medical Center, 1 (318) 450-5522
- Senobia Rainwater, RN Nurse Manager, Glenwood Medical Center, 1 (318) 497-1952
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pediatric Clinic Nurse
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse PICU
Rady Children's Hospital
07.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
03.2024 - 07.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
St. John Mercy PA
11.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
St. John Mercy PA
01.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Lafayette General
08.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Shriners Hospital for Children
01.2020 - 07.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center NY
05.2019 - 12.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Lafayette General L2
01.2018 - 07.2018
Staff Nurse
Glenwood Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center NY
03.2016 - 12.2017
Travel Registered Nurse
Case Medical Center Ohio
02.2015 - 01.2016
Travel Registered Nurse
Kapiolani Medical Center HI
10.2014 - 01.2015
Travel Registered Nurse
Lafayette General LA
09.2010 - 09.2014
Staff Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
01.1991 - 09.2010
AS degree RN program - Nursing
Excelsior College