Stephanie Molina
Belgrade,United States
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience providing quality, patient-centered care to PACU, neuro-trauma, and critical care patients. Committed to the promotion of best patient outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based practice while providing bedside care, patient education, and delegation of care. Proven ability as a PACU Manager working with an interdisciplinary medical care team to create and implement care plans for patients with orthopedic injuries.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Peri-Op Charge Nurse
The Orthopedic Surgical Center of Montana
Bozeman, MT
11.2022 - Current
- Responsible for oversight of PACU nursing staff.
- Creates monthly staff schedules.
- Organizes daily case schedules to meet patient, surgeon, equipment, and staffing needs.
- Initiates performance improvement plans for staff members that are not meeting job qualifications.
- Leads nursing staff to enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency.
Infection Prevention Nurse
The Orthopedic Surgical Center of Montana
Bozeman, MT
10.2022 - Current
- Creates an annual infection prevention plan, tracks and records relevant data, and reviews data to see if plan objectives were successful.
- Provides comprehensive staff training on infection control practices to minimize risks of infection.
- Gathers and submits data to regulatory agencies for mandatory reporting.
- Implements seasonal flu vaccination program by educating and administering flu vaccines to staff.
- Supports quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends over time to identify areas for potential enhancements in infection prevention efforts.
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
The Orthopedic Surgical Center of Montana
Bozeman, MT
02.2022 - Current
- Performs pre-operative assessment and screening of patients.
- Recovers patients in the post-anesthesia care unit.
- Provides pre- and post-operative education.
- Enhances interdisciplinary collaboration through regular communication with surgeons, physical therapists, and anesthesiologists to optimize patient care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital
Bozeman, MT
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided care to patients in critical condition including patients with respiratory and cardiac failure, septic shock, and patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
Trauma Registered Nurse
Legacy Health Emanuel Hospital
Portland, OR
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Provided exceptional care at a level I trauma center.
- Experienced in caring for patients with multiple traumatic injuries, TBIs, new SCIs, CVAs, and patients in respiratory failure.
- Gained expertise in ventilator and chest tube management.
Education
Legal Nurse Consulting Course
University of Montana
Missoula08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield College of Nursing
Portland04.2017
Skills
- Medical Record Analysis
- EHR and Paper Documentation
- Staff Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Effective Communication
- Team Leadership
- Efficient Time Management
- Detail Oriented
- Clinical expertise in multiple specialties
- Patient and family advocacy
- Surveillance
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Wilderness First Aid Certification
Timeline
Orthopedic Peri-Op Charge Nurse
The Orthopedic Surgical Center of Montana
11.2022 - Current
Infection Prevention Nurse
The Orthopedic Surgical Center of Montana
10.2022 - Current
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
The Orthopedic Surgical Center of Montana
02.2022 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2022
Trauma Registered Nurse
Legacy Health Emanuel Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2021
Legal Nurse Consulting Course
University of Montana
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield College of Nursing