Stephanie Paul
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Highly organized professional with proven track record in coordinating complex tasks and ensuring seamless operations. Adept at managing schedules, resources, and stakeholders to achieve project goals effectively. Renowned for fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic environments, making significant contributions to organizational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Therapies Coordinator
Innovative Renal Care
DeSoto, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Provide individualized training and education to patients and caregivers on peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis techniques.
- Visit patients’ homes to assess environment and ensure readiness for home dialysis.
- Monitor lab results, adjust care plans, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Perform supply orders, equipment needs, and machine maintenance.
- Document training progress and maintain patient records in compliance with regulations.
- Coordinate patient care initiatives, enhancing communication between healthcare providers and patients.
- Enhance customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Participate with vendors and promote relationships to secure best quality of services and products for organizational needs.
Living Donor Coordinator
Medical City Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted in guiding potential donors and recipients through evaluations, pre-transplant preparation, and post-transplant follow-up.
- Facilitated evaluations for potential donors and recipients, ensuring they meet the necessary medical criteria.
- Educated patients and families about the transplant process, including treatment options and potential risks and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, nurses, social workers, and other specialists and am the liaison between donors, recipients, surgeons, and families, providing comprehensive support throughout the process.
- Managed scheduling, testing, and other logistical aspects of the transplant process.
- Managed donor database to ensure accurate record-keeping and timely follow-up with prospective supporters.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments by acting as a liaison between program staff and development teams, ensuring alignment in messaging and priorities.
- Facilitated communications between donors, recipients and site personnel throughout donation process.
Premier Cedar Hill-RN, Peritoneal Dialysis
US Renal Care
Cedar Hill, TX
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Provided patient training, ongoing support, quality care and superior customer service for all patients choosing peritoneal dialysis as their modality in all internal and external interactions.
- Maintained patient contact as needed via telephone and/or clinic visits.
- Encouraged routine patient interaction with their multidisciplinary team.
- Reviewed routine lab work, patient home adaptation techniques and effectiveness of therapy as well conducted home visits to assess the patient's home environment per policy; initially and minimally annually thereafter.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in adherence to care protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and patient care techniques to improve team performance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Clinical Education Consultant
Becton Dickinson & Company
San Diego, CA
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided customer education experience through the consultation, creation, and delivery of BD Infusion product education and served as the BD Alaris System and Infusion products education subject matter expert.
- Consultative skillset utilized as well as incorporating adult learning principles to positively impact adoption and clinical success during product/solution implementation and post-implementation activities.
- Responsibilities include delivery of product education, go-live &activities, entitlement offerings, adherence to standardized work instructions, policies, and procedures, and provide exceptional customer experience(s).
- Communicated with broad range of stakeholders.
- Responsible for coordinating travel/submitting expenses.
Renal Program Nurse Educator
Pentec Health, Inc.
Glen Mills, PA
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Provided PD/HD/HD education and training to all customers while supporting the renal sales team and served as a liaison expert resource.
- Conducted regional training/education depending on customer needs.
- Coordinated unit training with all ancillary departments including customer service and sales.
- Provided patient education relevant to renal disease and coexisting diagnoses.
- Advocated for patients during interdisciplinary meetings, ensuring their needs were met and concerns addressed appropriately.
- Promoted adherence to best practices within the nursing team through regular training sessions and ongoing support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Enhanced patient care by establishing new protocols and guidelines for program nurses.
- Functioned as an advocate for IPN/IDPN therapy by consulting with ordering physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and dietitians as needed.
- Responsible for coordinating travel/submitting expenses.
Clinical Support Nurse
Patient Care America
Pompano Beach, FL
04.2016 - 10.2020
- Provided clinical guidance and expertise to Nutritional Consultants.
- Supported dialysis centers for patient starts of care and IPN/IDPN therapy administration.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, fostering understanding and adherence.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Assisted with the entire therapeutic process and thoroughly educated both the clinic and patient to ensure an overall positive experience.
- Delivered direct patient care and support, ensuring comfort and safety during treatments.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans to meet patients' unique needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
- Responsible for coordinating travel/submitting expenses.
Utilization Review/Utilization Management
Blue Cross Blue Shield/Health Care Service Corporation
Fort Worth, TX
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Responsible for performing initial, concurrent review activities, discharge care coordination for determining efficiency, effectiveness and quality of medical/surgical services and served as liaison between providers and Medical and Network Management Divisions.
- Reviewed service requests, collected clinical and non-clinical data, verified eligibility, determined benefit levels in accordance with contract guidelines, prepared reports on quality of care, identified, and reported cases, and provided information regarding utilization management requirements and operational procedures to members, providers, and facilities.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Home Therapies-Peritoneal/Home Hemodialysis
US RenalCare
Fort Worth, TX
11.2012 - 12.2015
- Trained and educated patients and families for safe and independent practices of peritoneal/home hemodialysis.
- Maintained patient contact every month as needed via telephone and/or clinic visits.
- Encouraged routine patient interaction with their multidisciplinary team.
- Reviewed routine lab work, patient home adaptation techniques and effectiveness of therapies.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Acute Hemodialysis
DaVita Dialysis-DFW Acutes
Fort Worth, TX
09.2011 - 11.2012
- Provided hemodialysis in addition to safe medication administration, blood transfusions, and phlebotomy, as needed.
- Cannulated AVF/AVG and accessed PermaCaths as needed for hemodialysis.
- Educated newly diagnosed renal failure patients to understand and manage hemodialysis.
- Responsible for communication with physicians and multidisciplinary staff.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Progressive Care/Observation Units
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
03.2010 - 09.2011
- Responsible for the care of observation patients on a 24-bed acute care unit.
- Responsibilities included telemetry monitoring, assisting with minor procedures, and phlebotomy.
- Responsible for patient care in a cardiac step-down unit and participated in rapid response care on a 34-bed progressive care unit in Level 1 trauma center for critically ill patients.
- Responsibilities included management of tracheotomies, ventilators, PCA pumps, and telemetry monitoring.
- Assisted with minor procedures, i.e., chest tube insertion, epidural insertion.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Administered medications and managed patient care plans for diverse populations.
Renal/Hepatic/Islet Cell Transplant Med/Surg Unit
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Was responsible for the care of patients on a 27-bed transplant unit.
- Cared for pre/post op patients with kidney, pancreas, and liver disorders in addition to med surg overflow patients.
- Supported the recipient in maintaining a healthy lifestyle while waiting for a donor.
- Educated and prepared living donors and recipients for surgery.
- Assisted the transplant team before surgery and provided surgery aftercare.
- Admitted new patients, monitored vital signs, phlebotomy, and administered medications.
- Operated and maintained equipment (e.g., IV tubes, feeding tubes, oxygen tubes, catheters).
- Performed and/or ordered tests and assessments.
- Documented patient needs and progress.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX06-2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX06-2008
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
Television
- THE BALANCING ACT. Home hemodialysis patient that I educated/trained for the administration of amino acid therapy was featured and aired on the Lifetime Network, March 1, 2023, as a promotion for National Kidney Month and to highlight the partnership between Pentec and the Lifetime Network to promote a better quality of life for renal failure patients and the benefit of amino acid therapy.
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas – License number 758260.
Timeline
Home Therapies Coordinator
Innovative Renal Care
06.2025 - Current
Living Donor Coordinator
Medical City Fort Worth
03.2025 - 06.2025
Premier Cedar Hill-RN, Peritoneal Dialysis
US Renal Care
11.2023 - 03.2025
Clinical Education Consultant
Becton Dickinson & Company
02.2023 - 11.2023
Renal Program Nurse Educator
Pentec Health, Inc.
10.2020 - 02.2023
Clinical Support Nurse
Patient Care America
04.2016 - 10.2020
Utilization Review/Utilization Management
Blue Cross Blue Shield/Health Care Service Corporation
01.2016 - 04.2016
Home Therapies-Peritoneal/Home Hemodialysis
US RenalCare
11.2012 - 12.2015
Acute Hemodialysis
DaVita Dialysis-DFW Acutes
09.2011 - 11.2012
Progressive Care/Observation Units
John Peter Smith Hospital
03.2010 - 09.2011
Renal/Hepatic/Islet Cell Transplant Med/Surg Unit
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
06.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Awards
- Baylor HealthCare Systems- Quality Improvement Summit, 2nd place, 2009.
- Service of Excellence- Baylor All Saints, 2009 and 2010.
Abstracts
- Paul, S. (2016) Assessment and Outcome of Pregnant CCPD Patient with Lupus Leading to Successful Delivery at 36 Weeks. Advances in Peritoneal Dialysis, 32.
- Paul, S. (2018) Assessment and Outcome of Peritoneal Dialysis Patient Using Two Bags of Intraperitoneal Nutrition (IPN) Leading to Successful Renal Transplant. Advances in Peritoneal Dialysis, 34.
- Paul, S. (2019) Peritoneal Dialysis Patient Experiences Rapid Response to Intraperitoneal Nutrition Resulting in Improved Nutrition and Quality of Life After Several Months of Therapy. Advances in Peritoneal Dialysis, 35.
- THE BALANCING ACT. Home hemodialysis patient that I educated/trained for the administration of amino acid therapy was featured and aired on the Lifetime Network, March 1, 2023, as a promotion for National Kidney Month and to highlight the partnership between Pentec and the Lifetime Network to promote a better quality of life for renal failure patients and the benefit of amino acid therapy.