Stephanie Murphy
New York,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable nurse with solid foundation in telemetry nursing and patient care. Successfully managed multiple patients with complex needs, ensuring accurate monitoring and timely interventions. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and patient advocacy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2020 - Current
- RWJ Barnabas Clara Maass Medical Center, a non-profit 342 bed acute/short care center recently recognized Leapfrog Group and Health grades and is designated as Primary Stroke Center by New Jersey Department of Health. Responding to the COVID-19 crisis Med-Sur/Tele, Progressive Care Unit, Oncology, a pop up Covid ICU as well. At this facility they have administered convalescent plasma Remdesivir to research into antibody fighting COVID-19.
- At this facility my pts were critical to stable condition, I received up to 7 pts. I read cardiac strips before and after every shift. I assessed sepsis, skin, pain, admin medications.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Wise Medical Staffing
08.2016 - Current
- I work in the surrounding areas as needed, going to multiple facilities to help with acute staffing issues in Ohio & WV in facilities specializing in psych, skilled rehabilitation, hospital and long term care. I have in the past and currently had prn and contract assignments with multiple facilities with this staffing agency for 4 years and counting.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes for timely interventions.
- Telemetry certified, can interpret strips.
- Led nursing staff in implementing best practices for patient safety.
Registered Nurse
NuWest Group
01.2022 - 12.2022
- I have been with this agency completing contract in Lower Keys Medical Center, South Miami Baptist.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and improving team performance.
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
AMN (AMERICAN MOBILE NETWORK)
10.2021 - 01.2022
- COVID 19 first responder crisis contract 16 weeks Med Star Southern
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Fast Staff, LLC, Trident Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
- HCA Trauma Level 3 350 bed hospital. Med-Sur Tele Float, ER Holding nurse, 1:7, 1:9 ratios usually on 60 bed units.
- All pts required telemetry monitoring with interpretation of strips every shift.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare, St. Joseph University
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Trauma Level 4 450 bed Teaching hospital, Magnet status. Med-Sur Tele and PCU float nurse, on a 30 bed unit 1:6 ratio.
- Pt had telemetry monitoring with duties to interpret strips.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Maimonides Medical Center is a non-profit, non-sectarian hospital in the borough of Brooklyn New York with magnet status and trauma level 1. It is a 711 beds treatment facility and academic medical center. It offers adult trauma and Brooklyn's only pediatric trauma centers. All pts were critical.
- At this facility I responded to the COVID-19 call for help under contract and was floated everyday to critical level care units. I monitored vital signs constantly. Ventilators, Fentanyl, Versed, Levophed, Caramelize drips and high flow with non-re breathers and continuous pulse oximeter. I assessed how sedated pts were every shift and ensured there was no signs of pain present while assessing restraint use age and skin status and monitored pain pumps. I worked 36-48 hours per week and gained a plethora of priceless experience in a crisis type situation. I monitored telemetry monitors and read cardiac strips before and after every shift. I received training on ventilators and respiratory distress, trachea to vent, performed closed deep suctioning, oxygen saturation monitoring and participated in a lot of codes and rapid responses while using PPE designated to reduce risk of exposure.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Saint Mary's Medical Center
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Full-time R.N. assigned to the Medical-Surical/Telemetry Unit (Surical) where I rotate shifts and work the floor. This hospital is a teaching facility with Magnet status, trauma level 2 with 393 beds this hospital is among the largest facility in the state of West Virginia.
- Remarkable nursing experience in acute care setting. Thorough knowledge of nursing principles. Good creative, problem-solving and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills. Ability to provide quality patient care. Ability to assess patient needs, clinical teaching, mental and spiritual. Ability to function well in stressful situations and to prioritize and delegate work.
- Administered prescribed medications via any route especially intravenously, performed dressing changes to wounds surgical incisions, monitored drains and tubes such as JP drains, accordion drains, aspiria drains, monitored patients post operatively, administered cardiac drips, heparin drips, PCA pain pumps, monitored for sepsis, CAUTI assessments, central line, midline, PICC management per policy, inserted NG-tubes, foleys, continuous bladder irrigation, feeding pumps for tube feedings, checking residual, I/O's, routine full body shift assessments, receiving critical lab results and consulting with doctors on any changes in conditions. Very comfortable with IV insertion. Monitored fluid balance dehydration and fluid over load. Prepped patients for surgery, performed Doppler's, clipped, orthostatic blood pressures. Constantly monitoring laboratory levels both routine and stat for things such as daily/ hourly Xa's for heparin and/or Coumadin heparin bridge, lactic acids, and troponins.
- Rapid Response and Code Blue -participation in these emergency scenarios gifted one priceless pears of wisdom.
- Work as a part of a cohesive team on a 30 beds telemetry unit primarily focusing upon cardiac patient care. Conduct diagnostic testing and perform cardiac and respiratory functioning assessments with telemetry monitoring and remote heart monitoring. Interpret EKGs for patients with myocardial infarctions, chest pain, congestive heart failure, pulmonary emboli and other cardiac related diagnosis. Document patient vital signs statistics, administer medicines, and perform general check ups as part of a daily rounds. Educate patients and families regarding patient rights, stages of disease, medications, treatment plans, procedures and ongoing wellness.
- Patient ratio Telemetry 1:4-5 Med Surg 1:7-8
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Sunbelt Staffing
12.2016 - 03.2018
- As a contract nursing agency, my company staffed facilities with nurses who could pick up between 2 week contracts to 6 month contracts at these facility’s depending on their need. Usually it is long term care facilities needing staffed. I have worked in psychiatric facilities and long term care facilities with this company. I remain in good standing with Sunbelt Staffing although I have no active contract at the moment.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Huntington Health and Rehab
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Floor nurse administering skilled level care to patients with chronic and acute diagnosis.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Genesis Elder Care Rehalibation Services, Inc
11.2012 - 12.2014
- A LTC facility, I was floor nurse. Pass medicines, completed admissions, discharges, doctor orders, supervised, handled assignments, scheduling and staffing, delegated tasks, emergencies, etc.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Healthcare Finders Nursing Agency
11.2009 - 09.2011
- A LTC facility, I was floor nurse. I past medicines, completed admissions, completed doctor orders, supervised aides and pt care assistants, delegate tasks and made sure med carts were stocked and up to state standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Southwestern Regional Jail
03.2007 - 08.2009
- General healthcare to inmate population. Performed EKG tests and read the strips for our cardiologists on call, monitoring for signs and symptoms of cardiac issues, drew labs and monitored levels, monitored inmates for withdrawal of alcohol/illegal substances/prescription medications such as benzodiazepines and opioids. Initiated protocols such as CIWA. Monitored inmates with an array of diagnosis both acute and chronic such as infections, wounds, diabetics, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, as well as psychiatric issues addiction and behavioral disturbances, sexual traumas, suicidal ideations (suicide watch) and sexual behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05-2024
Associate in Nursing - undefined
St Marys School Of Nursing Marshall University
Huntington, WV01.2018
License Practical Nurse - undefined
Mingo County Career Center
Delbarton, WV01.2007
High School Diploma in Studied Nursing (CNA) Vocational - undefined
Burch High School
Delbarton, WV01.2004
Skills
- Effective clinical communication
- Staff Nurse
- Critical Care Experience
- Epic
- ICU Experience
- Cerner
- Experience Administering Injections
- Telemetry
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
Affiliations
- National Honor Society May 2016 to Present Institutional g.p.a. 3.24 gave me an advantage to proudly become a member of this group.
- National Nurse's Association June 2007 to Present A group that continually strives to make sure nurses have a voice.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) August 2018 to August 2023 CPR & AED
- Nurse's License September 2007 to June 2018 LPN, State: WV License # 28927 In-active. LPN, State: OH License # 166709 In-active.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) October 2019 to October 2023
- Registered Nurse (RN) April 2019 to October 2020 WV License # 102424 Active, unrestricted. Compact State. Ohio License # 967153
- Phillips Telemetry Certificate January 2020 to Present This specialized training allows me to operate telemetry monitors and read cardiac strips. I have used this skill a lot especially during covid.
- PALS July 2020 to July 2021 This is pediatric advanced life saving certificate allows me to resuscitate small children in case of cardiac arrest.
- PICC/Midline Insertion Training with US January 2020 to January 2021 I have the skills and specialized knowledge to insert PICC lines and midlines on pts using ultrasound technology in order to avoid going to IR saving Facilitys money and time. I have to maintain 6 sticks per year to keep my certification active.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NuWest Group
01.2022 - 12.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse
AMN (AMERICAN MOBILE NETWORK)
10.2021 - 01.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Fast Staff, LLC, Trident Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare, St. Joseph University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2020 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
04.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse (RN)
Saint Mary's Medical Center
04.2019 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Sunbelt Staffing
12.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse (RN)
Wise Medical Staffing
08.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Huntington Health and Rehab
06.2016 - 02.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Genesis Elder Care Rehalibation Services, Inc
11.2012 - 12.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Healthcare Finders Nursing Agency
11.2009 - 09.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Southwestern Regional Jail
03.2007 - 08.2009
Associate in Nursing - undefined
St Marys School Of Nursing Marshall University
License Practical Nurse - undefined
Mingo County Career Center
High School Diploma in Studied Nursing (CNA) Vocational - undefined
Burch High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marshall University
Additional Information
I am a committed family oriented person that works hard everyday. My interest include saving lives, bettering my community and saving our planet from pollution with a special interest and love for our oceans and fighting COVID-19. I have a five and ten year vision board. My goals are to obtain a masters in the field of nursing and gain experience in different settings. In search for an opportunity with a company that needs a highly motivated, driven, smash those tight deadlines type of nurse. Willing to be floor nurse, charge nurse, case manager or supervisor as needed wherever needed as I have no issue traveling. Comfortable with chronically ill patients or acutely ill or both. Years of experience in therapeutic communication and effective listening; ability to spot high risk and preventable errors in order to keep my patients safe and incident free; can handle high stress environments; will smash a tight deadline; capable of producing under pressure; ability to troubleshoot issues; highly trained and skilled in this field. If I can’t find an answer right away, I have the critical thinking skills to figure it out and get back to you. My schedule is flexible. Experience in psychiatric, hospital, correctional; long term care and skilled settings and especially covid-19.
Awards
H.O.S.A. Competitor & Scolarship Awardee April 2007 Placed 1st in the state of West Virginia. Promoted on to compete at the national convention in Orlando Florida, placed 3rd respectively. Awarded scholarship opportunities for my effort at Marshall University.