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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
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
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
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
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
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
Missoula
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Linfield College of Nursing
Portland
04.2017

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

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