Stephanie Myer
Scottsdale ,AZ
Summary
Versatile and hard working internal medicine physician focused on improving patient health and well-being with personal, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to diagnosis and treatment. Collaborates successfully with nursing teams, physicians and support staff to advocate for patients' needs and deliver high-quality care for both acute and chronic concerns.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced hospital efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined patient flow, managing admissions, transfers, and discharges across multiple units.
- Assured quality of care by conducting regular rounds, reviewing cases, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability during high-stress situations, effectively managing competing priorities to ensure timely attention was given to all patients under my care.
- Ensured continuity of care for patients transitioning between services or facilities through effective communication with all involved healthcare providers.
- Developed strong working relationships with nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved patient outcomes.
- Avoided reoccurrence of preventable conditions by educating patients on important lifestyle choices.
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN, INTERNAL MEDICINE
Authority Health
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases
- Worked in a hospital with team of 3-10 interns, residents, and attendings to care for an average of 20-30 patients
- Worked in an outpatient clinic with an attending and 3 residents where 15-20 patients were seen daily
- Provided medical care and treatment at level 1 and level 2 trauma centers in the ICU for patients presenting after trauma and subsequent surgery, cardiac arrest from a number of causes, and COVID
- Regularly put in central lines and arterial lines and occasionally performed bedside thoracentesis and paracentesis
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions including heart failure, COPD, and end stage renal disease
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions
- Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
Education
D.O. - Medicine
Kansas City University of Medicine And Biosciences
Kansas City, MO05.2019
Master of Science - Biomedical Research
Kansas City University of Medicine And Biosciences
Kansas City, MO05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2013
Skills
- In-House Patient Care
- Geriatric Health
- Treatment Planning
- Resource Utilization
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- ACLS Certified: current - 2025
- BLS Certified: current- 2025
- AWLS Certified: current- 2025
Hobbies and Interests
- Being active outside
- Cooking
- Reading for fun
Timeline
Hospitalist
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN, INTERNAL MEDICINE
Authority Health
07.2019 - 07.2022
D.O. - Medicine
Kansas City University of Medicine And Biosciences
Master of Science - Biomedical Research
Kansas City University of Medicine And Biosciences
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri - Columbia
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