Stephanie Nelson
Allentown,PA
Summary
A compassionate, proficient, and dedicated Registered Nurse with diverse experience in providing compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional healthcare to clients of all ages and various medical conditions. Self-motivated, organized, dependable, and efficient. Healthcare experience in multiple specialties, urgent and inpatient settings. As a professional, nursing performance exceeds the standards of practice with accuracy and decision-making skills. A healthcare career demonstrates excellent clinical, empathetic, analysis, diagnosis, and leadership skills. I look forward to working in an organization that will utilize educational, communication, clinical, customer service, and organizational skills to the fullest potential. 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. Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Heart Station
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
REGISTERED NURSE
LEHIGH VALLEY REGIONAL HEART CENTER
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Complete care and assessment of patients with life threatening illnesses including congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke, drug overdose, and respiratory failure
- Compassionate care of patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment
- Progressive care patients receive complex medications that may require titration based on the vital signs
- Specialized care of patients post cardiac, major surgical and invasive procedures
- Strong clinical communication and teaching skills for patients to and their families
- Ability to work effectively with doctors, nurses and the healthcare teams
- Proficiency in patient care assessment, Infection Control, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Telemetry and clinical Empathy.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- 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.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Home Care Nurse
CareSphere
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
LEAD LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
LEHIGH VALLEY EXPRESS CARE
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Perform patient care under the direction and guidance of a physician or physician assistant
- I was responsible for distributing various types of equipment and supplies during the patient's visit.
- I was the lead LPN for Express Care while assisting three other locations
- Assisted in the preparation of patient care areas, including assisting with bedside procedures
- I was responsible for procurement and transport of supplies within the department
- Operate equipment such as EKGs, glucometers and external defibrillators
- Maintain and perform bedside testing as ordered by provider
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment
- Perform assistive emergency, diagnostic and sterile procedures
- Administer medications, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous access under a physician's direction
- Take and record temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and blood pressure measurements
- I was responsible for utilizing appropriate procedures to ensure infection control and a SUPER EPIC user.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Software to keep team informed of changing conditions.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL NETWORK
10.2011 - 09.2015
- Perform patient care under the direction and guidance of a physician or specialist
- I was responsible for distribution of various types of equipment and supplies during the patient's visit
- Currently overseeing the specialty care offices
- I was the clinical coordinator for the GI, Colon Recall, Urology, Dermatology, Podiatry and Plastics specialty clinics
- Assisted in the preparation of patient care areas including assisting with bedside procedures
- I was responsible for procurement and transport of supplies within the hospital
- Operate equipment such as EKGs, external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment
- Perform assistive emergency, diagnostic and sterile procedures
- Administer medications, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous access under a physician's direction
- Take and record temperature, pulse, and respiration, weight, and blood pressure measurements
- I was responsible for utilizing appropriate procedures to ensure infection control.
TECHNICAL PARTNER
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL NETWORK
08.2003 - 02.2013
- Perform patient care under the direction and guidance of a registered nurse
- I was responsible for distribution of various types of equipment and supplies in the Emergency Department
- Assist in the preparation of patient care areas
- I was responsible for procurement and transport of supplies within the hospital
- Assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Perform routine treatment and procedures
- Assist with medevac offload, Level 1 trauma code red patient care
- Assist with patient specialized care according to M.I., stroke, trauma, and chest pain protocols
- Assist staff nurse and/or with physician with sterile procedures
- Take and record temperature, pulse, and respiration, weight, and blood pressure measurements
- I was responsible for utilizing appropriate procedures to ensure infection control
- Provide post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue and patient care
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Education
Master of Arts - FNP
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2024
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Chamberlain University
IL10.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA07.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA08.2010
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Active Learning
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response
- EMR / EHR
- High Level of Autonomy
- IV Setup
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Adult Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse Heart Station
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
04.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
LEHIGH VALLEY REGIONAL HEART CENTER
07.2019 - 04.2022
LEAD LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
LEHIGH VALLEY EXPRESS CARE
09.2015 - 01.2018
Home Care Nurse
CareSphere
08.2015 - 07.2018
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL NETWORK
10.2011 - 09.2015
TECHNICAL PARTNER
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL NETWORK
08.2003 - 02.2013
Master of Arts - FNP
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Lehigh Carbon Community College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Adult Advanced Life Support
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