Stephanie Nardone
Westerly,RI
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient outcomes, my tenure at Westerly Hospital Yale New Haven Health showcases a blend of compassionate care and clinical judgment. Leveraging skills in medication administration and patient advocacy, I significantly reduced readmissions, fostering recovery through effective care coordination and clear communication. My approach integrates critical thinking with empathetic patient interactions, ensuring high-quality care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Westerly Hospital Yale New Haven Health
02.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual's needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Proficient at utilizing and navigating Electronic Health Records system to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Cared for patient populations and complexities ranging from younger routine post-op patients to complex multiple co-morbidity geriatric/hospice patients.
- Ability to work independently when needed and also part of a team.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills by utilizing nursing assessment skills and identifying/addressing deteriorating patients early.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12.2019
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Documentation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Care Coordination
- Clear Patient Communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Westerly Hospital Yale New Haven Health
02.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
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