Stephanie Nestor
Baden,PA
Summary
Highly driven School Nurse with expertise in evaluation and diagnosis. Offering 15 years of nursing experience and outstanding attention to detail. Skilled in coordinating faculty, parents and health care providers to provide complete and comprehensive care for students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Nurse Program Supervisor
Maryland Department Of Health
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Demonstrated leadership abilities by providing ongoing guidance and education to fellow liaisons, county leaders and healthcare organizations, on current regulations, mandates, evidence based practices for COVID-19.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service while addressing citizen complaints and inquiries regarding facilities and COVID-19.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting healthcare facility operations and patient care to improve infection control.
- Developed strong relationships with county facilities to monitor, contain and reduce COVID infections.
- Worked with state and local health authorities to manage COVID-19 infections in various healthcare environments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others while managing a team of 12 RN's.
- Developed a training program for new RN liaisons and performed team training in-services.
- Conducted interviews and participated in the recruitment of new RN liaisons in my division.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Established strong partnerships with local organizations supporting community health initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Employed critical thinking and problem-solving skills when faced with complex or ambiguous patient situations, leading to the identification of creative solutions that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine documentation audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Participated in weekly team meetings at the state, local and national level to gain ongoing professional development and collaborate with others on trends, data and best practices in outbreak management.
- Managed 12 health care facilities COVID-19 outbreak reporting, outbreak management, and provided guidance based on state regulations and evidence based practices.
- Served as the local contact for state coordination of COVID-19 related resources for long term care facilities.
RN, School Health Division
Frederick county Health department
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assigned to approximately 1,500 students within 4 elementary, and 1 middle school.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Fostered collaboration between school administrators and community partners, enhancing access to resources that promote a healthy learning environment.
- Enhanced staff knowledge on emergency response to allergies or overdose, and communicable diseases through regular training sessions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Assessed skills, provided education, evaluation of techniques and provided quarterly performance evaluations of 4 health technicians.
- Developed county wide competency for urinary catheterization of school aged student performed in the health room.
- Performed hearing and vision screenings on students
- Cultivated a supportive environment where students felt comfortable seeking guidance on health-related concerns or questions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized healthcare strategies for students with special needs.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Improved student health by conducting comprehensive health assessments and implementing tailored care plans.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Shift Supervisor, RN, Neonatal ICU
Frederick Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Evaluated staffing and manage patient assignments based on acuity for 26 bed level III unit.
- Monitored other units for potential for admissions and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe care of infant and their family
- Supervised RN's and CNA’s in the clinical setting, while serving as a resource and assistant.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback aimed at fostering professional growth and improved patient outcomes.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and hospital administration, advocating for necessary resources to improve patient care within the Advanced Care Unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care, developmental milestones, and discharge planning.
- Maintained strict infection control protocols within the Neonatal Unit, contributing to a decrease in hospital-acquired infections.
- Attended high risk deliveries and participated in resuscitation/ stabilization of the neonate while collaborating with medical providers and respiratory therapists.
- Played a key role in quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance clinical processes within the Neonatal Unit.
- Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on clinical procedures and unit-specific protocols to ensure successful integration into the team.
- Participate in bedside multidisciplinary rounds biweekly to develop a plan of care for infant.
- Assist with discharge planning and weekly team meetings to coordinate patient discharge.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Served on the hospital evidence-based practice council
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and education throughout their loved ones'' treatment process.
- Nominated by my peers for nurse of the year in 2018.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive developmental support, and multiple high risk medications.
Staff RN, NICU
Adventist Health System
08.2007 - 05.2015
- Assisted with various bedside procedures including central line placement, LP’s, chest tubes, radiology, ROP exams, EEGs, and emergency surgical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and developmentally appropriate support.
- Served 90% of shifts as charge RN of 38 bed level III unit with average of 10 RNs per shift.
- Provided quality care when attending high risk deliveries of infants including multiples, extremely premature, and births outside of hospital.
- Served on the Neonatal Transport team, by retrieving critically ill neonates from outlying hospitals via ambulance, responsible for stabilizing and managing infant care during transport.
- Managed monthly scheduling needs for 35 RN's to reduce operational backlogs and support full shift-coverage.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Member of unit and hospital nurse practice council.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
05.2024
Skills
- Excellent leadership skills Able to promote a positive workplace culture
- Advocate for patient and family’s rights and safety
- Epi-Pen Administration
- Suicide Awareness Training
- Collaboration with educators
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Immunization Record Review
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Microsoft Office experience: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, TEAMS
Education Certifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, 2007, Frederick Community College
- RN, Pennsylvania Board of Nursing, RN744041, 10/2024
- RNC-NIC, National Certification Corporation, 104423947, 03/2022
- BLS, 2022
- NRP, 2019
- Stable, 2018
- Team Steps, 2015
Certification
- BLS Provider - Expires July 2024
Timeline
Community Health Nurse Program Supervisor
Maryland Department Of Health
08.2020 - 04.2022
RN, School Health Division
Frederick county Health department
08.2019 - 03.2020
Shift Supervisor, RN, Neonatal ICU
Frederick Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2019
Staff RN, NICU
Adventist Health System
08.2007 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
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