Stephanie Monk
Macungie,PA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Performed initial patient assessments and work with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care
- Conduct ongoing assessments as determined by the patient’s condition and prioitize care accordingly
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Report critical values and condition changes to doctors
- Utilized clinical expertise to administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, perform venipuncture, provide wound care, monitor glucose levels and lab values, assist in bedside procedures, monitor various drainage devices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Server
The Shelby
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Serving food to customers, while being responsible for ensuring an enjoyable dining experience.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Server
Marley’s Brewery & Grille
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Serving food to customers, while being responsible for ensuring an enjoyable dining experience.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Phlebotomist
Geisinger Medical Laboratories
08.2016 - 02.2021
- Obtain specimen samples for medical testing through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Table Games Dealer
Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Dealing cards, playing house hands, determining winners, exchanging money for chips, detecting cheaters, and solving disputes.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College Nursing
Nanticoke, PA05.2021
Phlebotomy
Geisinger School of Phlebotomy
Danville, PA12.2016
High School Diploma -
Central Columbia High School
Bloomsburg, PA05.2010
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring/ EKGs
- EMR - EPIC, Cerner
- Precepting
- Patient education, Clinical judgement
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Tracheostomy, Drains, Chest tube, Wound Care, Leech Therapy
- Sanitation/ Standard precautions
References
References upon request
Licenses/Certifications/Achievements
Pennsylvania RN, New York RN, BLS, ACLS, NIH, Daisy Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center
10.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
08.2021 - 10.2023
Server
The Shelby
03.2021 - 09.2021
Server
Marley’s Brewery & Grille
06.2018 - 02.2021
Table Games Dealer
Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino
05.2017 - 06.2018
Phlebotomist
Geisinger Medical Laboratories
08.2016 - 02.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College Nursing
Phlebotomy
Geisinger School of Phlebotomy
High School Diploma -
Central Columbia High School
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