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STEPHANIE MIKROT

STURGEON LAKE,USA

Summary

Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Accomplished Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates exceptionally well in high-pressure environments. Recommends best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.

Compassionate Case Manager accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Collaborative professional possessing excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with poise.

Compassionate Case Manager known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in needs assessment, care plan development, and client advocacy. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and time management to effectively support clients in achieving wellness goals.

Compassionate Home Care Nurse with experience in providing patient care within private residential settings. Strengths include ensuring medication adherence, managing wound care and implementing health management plans tailored to individual patient needs. Previous work has contributed to improved patient outcomes through personalized care and clear communication with family members and healthcare professionals.

Compassionate Home Care Nurse known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include patient care planning, wound management, and medication administration. Excel at using empathy, communication, and problem-solving to enhance patient comfort and well-being.

Innovative Clinical Nurse Informaticist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include electronic health record optimization, data analysis, and workflow improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Skilled Clinical Nurse Informaticist bringing relevant experience in healthcare IT. Strengths include bridging the gap between clinical care and information technology, implementing electronic health record systems, and training medical staff on new technologies. Have made significant impacts in previous roles by streamlining communication processes, improving patient data management, and enhancing overall quality of nursing care through advanced informatics solutions.

Focused Clinical Informatics Specialist eager to leverage many years of industry experience to contribute to company mission. Well-versed in analyzing clinical workflow processes to implement improvements. Aiming to leverage information systems expertise to add value to professional opportunity.

Diligent Clinical Informatics Specialist enthusiastically pursuing a professional role to utilize clinical process knowledge and a proven history of performance metrics evaluation demonstrated across many years of exceptional performance. Efficient and analytical with a passion for cultivating quality patient care.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Case Manager

Mercy/Essentia Health
Moose Lake, MN
01.2017 - Current
  • Performed initial assessment of clients along with periodic assessment of clients to determine care needs, implements interventions, and evaluates the effectiveness of care to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Collaborates with physicians/non-physician practitioners and the home health team to develop and update the client’s home health plan of care at least every 60 days or more often as changes occur.
  • Advocates for the client to ensure safety needs are addressed by assessing the home environment, developing and implementing individualized abuse prevention plans, and reporting any suspected vulnerability such as abuse, neglect or financial exploitation.
  • Documentation within the Epic Remote Client to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with the patients payer/ billing requirements.
  • Provided education to the client, family, caregivers, licensed clinicians (LPN, HHA), and unlicensed personnel.
  • Provided direct care to clients of varying ages, clinical acuity levels, and diagnoses in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures, processes and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.
  • Care coordination with the client’s family, caregivers, community resources, and other health care members.
  • Provided clinical oversight, delegation, and leadership to licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel.
  • Ensured effective and appropriate financial management of the client’s home health services are met.
  • Provided and managed in home skilled nursing services which include: home infusions, IV antibiotics, wound care, wound vac management, ostomy management, central line management, feeding tubes, lab draws, and medication administration management.

Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse

Willow River School District
Willow River
01.2009 - Current
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
  • Provided direct health care services to students, involving triage, evaluation, first aid care for illness and injury, and administering medications.
  • Greeted and logged in students arriving at office.
  • Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.

Clinical & Quality Nurse Manager

Gateway Family Health Clinic
Moose Lake, MN
01.2009 - 01.2017
  • Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
  • Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
  • Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
  • Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
  • Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
  • Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
  • Participated in strategic planning initiatives designed to improve overall operations.
  • I participated in MN Community Measurement projects.

Nursing Assistant

Hillcrest Health Care Center
Rush City
09.2009 - 01.2010
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Luke's
Duluth
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Assisted physicians during procedures such as wound debridement or suturing lacerations.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medication or treatments.
  • Performed laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and rapid strep testing, to determine diagnosis and plan of care.
  • Evaluated vital signs to assess for changes in patient condition.
  • Administered medications, including intramuscular injections, oral medications, inhalers, nebulizers, and antibiotics.
  • Ordered diagnostic imaging studies including X-rays, CT scans and ultrasounds when indicated.
  • Conducted triage assessments to prioritize patient needs based on severity of illness and injury.

Nurse Assistant

Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center
Wyoming
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
  • Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
  • Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
  • Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
  • Monitored all incoming supplies for expiration dates and restocked shelves when necessary.

Home Health Aide

Riverhills Assisted Living
Cambridge
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
  • Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.

Nursing Assistant

Lakeside Medical Center
Pine City
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.

Dishwasher & Waitress

Paces Tavern
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
  • Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
  • Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
  • Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
  • Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.

Education

Graduate Nursing Program -

Lake Superior College
Duluth
01.2014

Practical Nursing Program -

Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids
01.2009

General Education/Nursing -

Pine Technical College
Pine City
01.2008

General Education/Nursing -

Anoka Ramsey Community College
Cambridge
01.2007

General Education -

North Branch High School
North Branch, MN
01.2004

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Interoperability standards
  • Data visualization
  • Workflow optimization
  • Patient safety protocols
  • Clinical data analysis
  • Electronic health records
  • User training
  • Quality improvement
  • Mobile health applications
  • Health information exchange
  • System implementation
  • Software evaluation
  • Population health management
  • Nursing informatics
  • Clinical decision support
  • Informatics strategy
  • Documentation standards
  • Information systems
  • Adaptability
  • Information system strategy
  • EHR training
  • Attention to detail
  • Continuous improvement
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Workflow efficiency
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team building
  • Change management
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking
  • Team leadership
  • Healthcare software integration
  • Patient education
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Data analysis
  • Customer service
  • Follow-up calls
  • Removing sutures
  • Chronic disease management
  • Preventive health
  • Disease prevention and intervention specialist
  • IV management
  • Home health care
  • Personal care needs
  • Family advocacy
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Healthcare billing
  • Medical office administration
  • Electronic health records management
  • Medical laboratory procedures
  • Direct nursing care
  • Inpatient and outpatient care
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Nursing plan development
  • Epic software use
  • Relationship building
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Discharge coordination
  • Medical recordkeeping
  • Patient discharging
  • At-risk patient care
  • Precepting
  • Intake and discharge
  • Licensed RN
  • Documentation and charting
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Disease management programs
  • EMR / EHR
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Treatment Planning
  • EMR systems
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Care coordination
  • Case documentation
  • Risk assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Resource allocation
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Cultural competency
  • Client advocacy
  • Problem solving
  • Case management
  • Patient support
  • Clear communication
  • Staff management
  • Organization and multitasking
  • Utilization review
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client relationship management
  • Individualized counseling
  • Case management tracking
  • Discharge planning
  • Utilization criteria
  • Goal setting
  • Patient assessments
  • Case planning
  • Resource management
  • Needs assessment
  • Community resources
  • Patient needs assessment
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Positive attitude
  • Insurance regulations
  • Family education programs
  • Financial support
  • Direct patient care
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Report writing
  • Client assessment
  • Social work
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Referral coordination
  • Court mandated reporter
  • Decision-making
  • Annual case reviews
  • Email and telephone etiquette
  • Community outreach
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Client empowerment
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Financial resource management
  • Intervention plans
  • Active listening
  • Utilization management
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • Home visits and inspections
  • Resource identification
  • Data entry and analysis
  • Progress evaluations understanding

Certification

  • Registered Nurse
  • BLS (CPR & AED)
  • Emergency Medical Technician

Timeline

RN Case Manager

Mercy/Essentia Health
01.2017 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Hillcrest Health Care Center
09.2009 - 01.2010

Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse

Willow River School District
01.2009 - Current

Clinical & Quality Nurse Manager

Gateway Family Health Clinic
01.2009 - 01.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Luke's
01.2009 - 01.2010

Nurse Assistant

Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2010

Home Health Aide

Riverhills Assisted Living
01.2005 - 01.2006

Nursing Assistant

Lakeside Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2005

Dishwasher & Waitress

Paces Tavern
01.2001 - 01.2005

Graduate Nursing Program -

Lake Superior College

Practical Nursing Program -

Itasca Community College

General Education/Nursing -

Pine Technical College

General Education/Nursing -

Anoka Ramsey Community College

General Education -

North Branch High School
STEPHANIE MIKROT