Stephanie Person
Bullhead City
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive emergency care experience at Valley View Medical Center. Expertise in EKG interpretation and trauma nursing, leading to improved patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. Strong clinical reasoning and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams ensure timely interventions and compassionate care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley View Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by delivering prompt and accurate care in life-threatening situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
La Paz Regional Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS12-1994
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessment
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Ethical practice
- Medical records management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emergency triage
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley View Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
La Paz Regional Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
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