Stephanie Nieto
Miami,Florida
Summary
Board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of nursing experience in critical care and a strong educational background. Ability to quickly and effectively discern needs, solve problems, and strengthen relationships with a high volume of diverse patients. Organized and detail-oriented with high standards of performance and patient-focused, compassionate care. Keen insight into the needs and views of other. Able to listen and identify problem areas and form innovative solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kendall Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
- Provided direct bedside care of patients suffering acute stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, brain tumors, and various neurological surgeries
- Performed specialized interventions, such as ventilator maintenance, vasopressor support, analgesia/sedation, and invasive intracranial pressure management devices
- Manage the care of patients in critical conditions with a variety of cardiovascular and underlying diagnoses, (i.e. CAD, CHF, VHD, PVD, PAD, AAA, HTN, HLD, ESRD, CVA, etc.)
- Experience with ECMO, LVADs, IABPs, CRRT, CCVHD, swan catheters, chest tubes, drains, catheters, A-lines, Mid-lines, Picc lines, Central lines, feeding tubes, and respiratory support.
- Extensive experience with post-op recovery of CABG, TAVR, AAA’s, CEA’s, MVR/TVR’s, PPM’s, etc.
- Performed complete physical assessments on patients with a variety of neurological insults, as well as various other medical conditions, utilizing nursing judgement to ensure safe patient care
- Assisted physicians with bedside invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Respond to life-saving situations by performing ACLS and BLS in accordance with standard nursing protocols for treatment
- Observe patients to determine changes in condition and ensure that any significant observations are communicated with physicians
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans for patient in critical condition
- Initiate patient education plans to patients and family members, and how to appropriately manage their illness or injury
Surgical Coordinator & Medical Assistant
Pavilion for Women's Health & Wellness, OBGYN
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Patient history taking, referral-making for acute and chronically ill patient. Organized patient charts for surgical procedures and ensured accuracy of all documents.
- Scheduled pre-operative appointments with patients, obtained consent forms and collected necessary insurance information.
- Coordinated with hospital personnel to ensure proper preparation of OR rooms prior to surgery.
- Provided assistance with post-operative care plans according to physician's orders.
- Entered data into electronic medical record system accurately and timely using ICD-10 coding standards when applicable.
- Answered phone calls from patients inquiring about upcoming scheduled surgeries or follow up visits.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments as designated by physician.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Barry University
12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Chamberlain University
05.2019
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Dade Medical College
05.2015
Associate in Arts -
Miami Dade College
08.2004
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Patient and family-focused
- Culturally competent care
- Disease processes
- Plan of care development
- Infection control, wound care
- Patient safety
- Extensive knowledge of medical equipment
- Procedure development and implementation
- Communication, negotiation, facilitation
- Problem solving, decision making
- Flexible, assertive, adaptable
- Documentation, writing, research
- Aptitude for developing new skills
- IV/Medication administration
- Patient education
Certification
- AGACNP-BC, ANCC
- APRN, Florida
- RN, Florida
- BLS & ACLS
- Open-heart RN
- Member, American Nurses Association
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
- Daisy Award | Kendall Regional Hospital | 3/2022
- Doctor Recognized Daisy Award | Kendall Regional Hospital| 11/2022
Skills
- Nursing leadership in fast paced critical care environment
- Experienced recovery following cardiothoracic surgery
- COVID-19 Critical Care Management
- Proficient in interpretation of hemodynamic monitoring
- Therapeutic Induced Hypothermia
- Rotaprone Therapy
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT/SLED)
- IABP, Impella, ECMO
- External Ventriculostomy Device Management and emergent bedside placement
- Bedside procedural assistance with intubation, central line insertion, arterial line insertion, bronchoscopy, chest tube
- Proficient interpersonal communication, reading, writing in both Spanish and English
- Assisting in Women/OBGYN care and follow up wellness visits
- etc...
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kendall Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Surgical Coordinator & Medical Assistant
Pavilion for Women's Health & Wellness, OBGYN
01.2006 - 01.2016
- AGACNP-BC, ANCC
- APRN, Florida
- RN, Florida
- BLS & ACLS
- Open-heart RN
- Member, American Nurses Association
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
- Daisy Award | Kendall Regional Hospital | 3/2022
- Doctor Recognized Daisy Award | Kendall Regional Hospital| 11/2022
Master of Science in Nursing - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Barry University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Dade Medical College
Associate in Arts -
Miami Dade College
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