Stephanie Medina
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 21 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Organized LPN and previous Hospital Corpsman with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
CPR/BLS
1
1
ACLS
1
1
LPN
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Phoenix VA Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Re educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintains safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' vital signs recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sun Health
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within a team dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
US Navy Corpsman
US Navy
02.2004 - 01.2012
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Championed mental health initiatives within the unit, advocating for resources and support programs for service members in need.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop targeted treatment plans for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Improved patient care by providing thorough assessments, accurate documentation, and effective communication with medical teams.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate service members'' fitness for duty.
- Assisted physicians in surgical procedures, ensuring precise execution and positive patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on preventative healthcare measures, contributing to overall community wellbeing.
- Increased team morale through active participation in unit training exercises, fostering camaraderie among colleagues.
- Administered vaccinations and medications for optimal patient health and disease prevention.
- Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
- Contributed to medical evacuations and transport of patients to other medical facilities.
- Utilized medical instruments to perform minor surgeries and other procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ05.2025
Diploma of Completion/ Veteran Bridge Program - Licensed Practical Nurse
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2017
Certificate of Completion - Hospital Corpsman
Hospital Corps School
Great Lakes, IL04.2005
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Advanced Life Support
- IV Fluid Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Treatment Documentation
- Wound Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Practical nurse - 6 years
- Certified US Navy Corpsman, 9.5 Years
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Phoenix VA Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sun Health
10.2018 - 05.2021
US Navy Corpsman
US Navy
02.2004 - 01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Diploma of Completion/ Veteran Bridge Program - Licensed Practical Nurse
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Certificate of Completion - Hospital Corpsman
Hospital Corps School
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