Stephanie Mckee RN,BSN
Canoga Park,California
Summary
Skilled Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse successful at applying nursing process to plan and implement quality patient care. Assesses and monitors patients to achieve optimal outcomes during critical recovery and care periods. Brings quality-focused and compassionate care approach. Patient-oriented Critical Care Nurse with 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in critical care units. Highly skilled in Adult Intensive Care with demonstrated leadership skills that drive patient outcomes while sustaining care objectives. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Quick-thinking Critical Care Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience in Critical Care specialization. Adept at providing immediate care and working closely with staff to ensure successful practices. Committed to best-in-class departmental communication and accurate triaging. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Mission Hills, CA
07.2017 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs within an ever-changing environment.
- Performed initial assessment of patient upon admission to the Critical Care Float Pool, including vital signs and overall physical condition.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit setting, utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Monitored patient progress and responded to critical changes in patient's physiological status and reported findings to attending physicians.
- Administered medications, IV fluids and other treatments as ordered by physician or protocol.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, such as bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, central line placements and lumbar punctures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate best possible outcomes for patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments and medications administered during shift.
- Educated families on post-acute care plans following discharge from ICU and Critical Care Float Pool environment.
- Developed individualized plan of care based on assessment data collected throughout shift.
- Provided emotional support to family members while caring for their loved ones in a critical state of health.
- Initiated appropriate interventions based on assessment data when indicated by policy or standard of care protocols.
- Assessed pain levels using various scales according to hospital policies and standards of practice.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to safety, process improvement and customer satisfaction within the unit.
- Utilized advanced skills such as hemodynamic monitoring to provide safe care for critically ill patients requiring close observation.
- Demonstrated expertise in delivering high quality nursing care through effective communication with both internal and external customers.
- Created individualized teaching plans for patients transitioning out of the ICU and float pool setting into lower acuity areas.
- Recognized and addressed patients' psychological and physical needs in addition to critical medical needs.
- Assessed patients upon admission and throughout each shift to quickly spot and respond to life-threatening concerns.
- Fostered continuity and quality of care based on best interest and well-being of patients.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated patient care plans in line with assessments and available resources.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Performed rapid response assessments, utilizing the SBAR tool to identify changes in patient condition.
Registry Nurse
Premier Nursing Registry
Long Beach, CA
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Provided patient care and education regarding end-of-life issues.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patients' physical and emotional needs.
- Conducted daily rounds to evaluate patient progress.
- Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on assessment results.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in the development of treatment plans for complex cases.
- Assisted in the discharge process by providing education about follow-up care instructions, medications, and community resources.
- Evaluated patients' response to treatments and reported any changes or concerns to physicians and and or supervisors promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information in electronic health record system.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients requiring life support measures such as mechanical ventilation or intravenous therapy.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Fastaff Nursing
Greenwood Village, CO
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Assessed and monitored patient's vital signs, condition and response to treatments.
- Interpreted medical orders from physicians, documented care plans and administered medications.
- Provided a safe environment for patients by ensuring all equipment was functioning properly.
- Managed IV lines, wound care, tracheostomy care and other critical care procedures.
- Educated families on post-operative instructions, home health care needs and follow up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Performed physical assessments of critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms utilizing telemetry monitoring systems.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety standards.
- Administered blood products according to evidence-based practice protocols.
- Participated in code blue situations providing rapid assessment and interventions as appropriate.
- Identified changes in patient status or condition based upon data collected during assessment process.
Rapid Response Nurse
Providence Tarzana Medical Center
Tarzana
08.2008 - 04.2014
- Performed rapid response assessments, utilizing the SBAR tool to identify changes in patient condition.
- Provided compassionate and therapeutic care to patients experiencing acute medical emergencies.
- Assessed vital signs of patients and monitored for any irregularities or changes.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations with an emphasis on identifying signs of distress or deteriorating health status.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Evaluated laboratory results, imaging studies, diagnostic tests and other clinical data to assess patient health status.
- Administered medications, treatments and therapies as prescribed by physician orders.
- Monitored patient progress closely and adjusted treatment plans accordingly based on findings.
- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, prognosis and appropriate self-care strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University Philippines
Baguio City03-2000
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilator management
- Seizure Management
- Discharge Planning
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Treatment Planning
- Patient discharging
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Taking vitals
- Evaluations
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Compassionate Care
- IV setup
- Policy Adherence
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Critical Care Nursing
- Emergency medical treatment
- Family Support
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Reliable and Responsible
- Honest and Dependable
- Pain Management
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Documentation And Reporting
- Patient Monitoring
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Emotional Support
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professionalism
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
- Patient Assessment
- Team building
- Time Management
- Records Updating
- Interpersonal Communication
- Medication Administration
- Vitals monitoring
- Task Prioritization
- Goal Setting
- Analytical Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Needs Assessment
- Nursing Protocol Development
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Electronic Charting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Daisy Award
Languages
Tagalog
Professional
Ilocano
Professional
Affiliations
- Enjoys social gatherings and singing in front of audiences
- Enjoys woodburning arts
- Love to Help and volunteer when community events are present.
Timeline
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Fastaff Nursing
10.2014 - 06.2016
Rapid Response Nurse
Providence Tarzana Medical Center
08.2008 - 04.2014
Registry Nurse
Premier Nursing Registry
01.2008 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University Philippines
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
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