Stephanie Prouty
O'Neill,NE
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in nursing as well as education. Skilled in leadership, community engagement, strategic planning and staff supervision, consistently implementing innovative methods that drive success and operational excellence. Organized and active team player and leader that encourages team collaboration while remaining transparent and honest to uphold and support procedures, programs, policies and initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Nurse Aide and Medication Aide Instructor
Northeast Community College
O'Neill, NE Extended Campus
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitate classroom discussions and interactive clinical skills activities to encourage critical thinking, communication skills, and team building among students.
- Consistent implementation of innovative teaching strategies to adapt to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Conduct regular assessments of course effectiveness, driving continuous improvement in instructional methods that promote student understanding and retention of course content.
- Establish strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine interest in their progress and personal growth as future healthcare professionals.
School Nurse
ESU #8
Neligh, NE
07.2018 - Current
- Administer first aid and medication to staff and students, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Conduct health screenings and assessments to identify student health concerns early, with prompt interventions when concerns are identified.
- Develop individualized healthcare plans in collaboration with students, parents, and educators.
- Educate staff and students on health topics, promoting wellness and preventive care practices.
- Collaborate with educators, parents, and guardians to create a safe, supportive school environment for all students, including available community resources when necessary.
Hemodialysis Nurse Department Director
Avera St. Anthony's Hospital
O'Neill, NE
05.2009 - 08.2018
- Administered hemodialysis treatments following established protocols and safety standards, reviewing and revising on a routine basis in collaboration with nephrologist and primary care medical providers.
- Educated patients and their families on treatment procedures, diet, and lifestyle modifications for optimal holistic health outcomes, addressing concerns and changes as they occurred to deliver consistent high standard of care and customer service.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices in nephrology nursing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration, fostering open communication channels among all interdisciplinary team members, requiring frequent communication with administration, other department directors, as well as involving relevant community resources when able.
- Managed and supervised all components of hemodialysis nursing staff by recruiting and hiring qualified nurses, maintaining an effective working schedule to ensure consistent continuity of patient care.
- Developed and maintained operating budget with a high standard of financial stewardship, including payroll as well as inventory.
- Frequently introduced nursing students to hemodialysis through shadowing programs by sharing best practice, expertise and knowledge to enhance their education.
- Quickly using multitasking and delegation to respond to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Aspen University
Denver, CO12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE05-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE05-2006
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management with task prioritization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in addition to public speaking
- Organizational skills
- Reliability, adaptability and flexibility
- Planning, decision-making and coordination
- Operational efficiency including budget, policy, and inventory management
- Public relations including community and stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement
- Educational leadership and professional demeanor
- Staff supervision including personnel management
Certification
- Instructor certification - American Red Cross CPR/First Aid
- Instructor certification - American Heart Association CPR/First Aid
- Postsecondary Certified Nebraska Educator for Northeast Community College
Timeline
Adjunct Nurse Aide and Medication Aide Instructor
Northeast Community College
08.2025 - Current
School Nurse
ESU #8
07.2018 - Current
Hemodialysis Nurse Department Director
Avera St. Anthony's Hospital
05.2009 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Education
Aspen University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Community College