Stephanie Lento
Haynesville,LA
Summary
Master of Science in Nursing Registered Nurse with 24 years of diverse clinical and educational experience. Skills in delivering high-quality patient care and providing engaging, evidence-based instruction to nursing students. Proven ability to mentor, evaluate and prepare future nurses for safe, clinical practice while upholding regulatory and academic standards. Strong background in acute care, emergency nursing, and nursing education with commitment to excellence and student success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MSN, RN Practical Nurse Instructor
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Minden, LA
11.2021 - Current
- Deliver classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction to practical nursing students in accordance with curriculum standards
- Develop and update lesson plans, lectures, and instructional materials aligned with state board and program objectives
- Supervise students in clinical settings, ensuring safe, competent patient care and adherence to policies
- Evaluate student performance through exams, skills check-offs, simulations, and clinical assessments
- Provide timely feedback, remediation plans, and academic support to promote student success
- Teach core nursing concepts including medication administration, infection control, patient safety, and basic nursing skills
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, clinical evaluations, and competency validations
- Ensure compliance with State Board of Nursing standards and accreditation requirements
- Foster a positive, professional learning environment that promotes critical thinking and ethical practice
MSN, RN - Education Nurse
Southern Ingenuity, Inc
Homer, LA
10.2017 - Current
- Educate nursing students and/or staff on safe medication administration practices, including oral, injectable, and IV therapies
- Develop and deliver instructional materials, lesson plans, and skills demonstrations on pharmacology and medication safety
- Train staff on the “rights” of medication administration (right patient, drug, dose, route, time, documentation, and reason)
- Demonstrate proper medication and administration techniques using hands-on training
- Provide individualized feedback and remediation to improve accuracy and clinical judgment
- Promote adherence to Institute for Safe Medication Practices guidelines and facility policies
- Educate on high-alert medications, look-alike/sound-alike drugs, and error-prevention strategies
- Reinforce infection control practices and patient safety standards during medication administration
MSN, RN Emergency Room - PRN
Claiborne Memorial Medical Center
Homer, LA
10.2013 - Current
- Perform rapid patient assessments and triage using evidence-based protocols to prioritize care based on acuity
- Initiate emergency interventions for trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and critical care patients
- Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and treatments per physician orders and standing protocols
- Monitor and interpret vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and diagnostic results to guide clinical decisions
- Assist with life-saving procedures, including intubation, defibrillation, and code response
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans
- Provide wound care, splinting, and stabilization for injuries and acute conditions
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care
RN Nurse Manager
National Homecare Services
Sibley, LA
01.2006 - 09.2013
- Oversee daily operations of home health services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in the community setting
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, home health aides, and interdisciplinary team members
- Coordinate patient care plans, including admissions, recertifications, and discharges, in collaboration with physicians and case managers
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Remote07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Shreveport, LA08-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Shreveport, LA05-2002
Skills
- Classroom, clinical, and simulation instruction
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- Student and staff competency evaluation
- Rapid patient assessment and triage
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS)
- Emergency response, trauma care, and critical care interventions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Organization and multitasking
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Compassionate, patient-centered care
Certification
ACLS
CPR
CPR instuctor
Timeline
MSN, RN Practical Nurse Instructor
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
11.2021 - Current
MSN, RN - Education Nurse
Southern Ingenuity, Inc
10.2017 - Current
MSN, RN Emergency Room - PRN
Claiborne Memorial Medical Center
10.2013 - Current
RN Nurse Manager
National Homecare Services
01.2006 - 09.2013
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University