Stephanie Quick
Munster,United States
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A master's prepared Registered Nurse bringing proven clinical abilities, knowledge, and judgment to the healthcare team, I pride myself on delivering quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care. Experienced in caring for adult and geriatric patients with diverse physiologic and psychosocial needs, I strive to promote holistic wellness. I believe in going beyond the basics to empower patients and staff, improve care delivery processes, and increase customer satisfaction. I routinely collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize the delivery of care and promote best outcomes. I am comfortable with healthcare technology, and proficiently utilize health informatics platforms. I thrive in fast-paced work environments, and I adapt quickly to change. I am equity-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities, and I look forward to becoming an asset to your organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Physicians Network Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine
Munster, IN
08.2021 - Current
- Initiated and processed over 600 prior authorizations for specialty drugs, including submission of clinical appeals and requests for independent clinical review, with a 95% success rate in obtaining coverage for prescribed services
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
- Recognized indications for advanced nursing intervention during clinical operations and acted to improve patient health outcomes
- Maintained knowledge of current trends in nursing practice, developed and presented educational materials for collegial staff
- Acted as patient advocate to facilitate access to prescribed interventions, diagnostics, & pharmacologic treatment modalities
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects and/or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes
- Collaborated with various healthcare services to coordinate continuum of care activities & ensure quality patient outcomes
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance as indicated
- Initiated evidence-based quality improvement projects within the department to increase the coordination of care, improve transitions of care, and promote effective emergency response
Registered Nurse
The Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village
Munster, IN
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Provided holistic care to all clients
- Conducted thorough nursing assessments and developed patient-centered plans of care
- Implemented universal and special infection control procedures to protect patients and staff
- Prepared and administered oral and parenteral medications according to care plans, treatment goals, and dispensing policies
- Evaluated patients conditions, behaviors, and responses to treatment, made appropriate recommendations to promote quality health outcomes
- Identified patients deviations from baseline and applied emergency interventions as indicated; made appropriate recommendations regarding patient care plans and treatment regimens
- Completed health screenings focused on patients overall health status and current biometric measurements
- Ordered diagnostics and collected patients biological specimens
- Precepted novice staff, familiarized new hires with rehabilitation center policies, procedures, and standards of care
- Educated clients about health conditions, diagnostics, treatments, and possible outcomes; provided emotional support as indicated
- Functioned as Charge Nurse responsible for addressing customer inquiries and complaints, staff issues, and patient care issues to administration; addressed scheduling disparities and ensured facility compliance with staffing ratios
- Performed facility shift checks to verify cleanliness & client safety
- Fostered professional development of peers & subordinates to increase cohesion & promote leadership potential within the healthcare team
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with clients and colleagues to facilitate workplace productivity and boost morale
SI Leader
Prairie State College of Nursing
Chicago Heights, IL
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, and nursing skill lab
- Engaged students with immersive activities to expand on lecture topics
- Tutored struggling students to help each understand core ideas & improve their performance
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks, preparing them for advanced learning opportunities
- Organized materials & classroom spaces to boost teaching efficiency and success
- Taught students how to explore ideas & expand their horizons through lively classroom discussions
- Addressed concerns quickly to avoid lasting issues.
Certified Home Health Aide
Assured Home Health
Schererville, Indiana
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisted with client personal care needs such as bathing & dressing
- Supported patient health & mobility by guiding through range of motion movements & exercises
- Reviewed & followed specific care plans for clients & reported completed tasks
- Observed & reported any changes in client conditions
- Provided patients with emotional & social support
- Maintained the confidentiality of patients' records
- Assisted & directed patients with exercising, walking, & bed mobility.
Healthcare Non-Commissioned Officer
U.S. Army Medical Corps
United States
02.2004 - 05.2009
- Delivered routine and emergency care to soldiers in garrison and tactical environments
- Coordinated life-saving medical evacuation responses for emergent patients in garrison and tactical environments
- Applied physiologic support interventions to maintain patient homeostasis, and applied focused interventions to address chief complaints and resolve acute health conditions
- Administered oral and parenteral medications in line with treatment goals and dispensing policies
- Prepared, administered, and recorded the administration of vaccinations
- Collected biological samples from patients for diagnostic testing and routine health monitoring
- Assisted providers with various outpatient procedures including well-woman services, wound care, outpatient surgical procedures, & various orthopedic applications
- Completed acute and routine health assessments focused on overall health status, mental wellness, and current biometric measurements
- Educated patients about health conditions, prevention, & self-care
- Managed daily clinical operations, supervised clinical staff, and motivated staff to exceed basic care delivery standards
- Participated in formal healthcare management training programs to expand professional knowledge and medical skills
- Fostered professional development of peers and subordinates to fortify their knowledge bases, increase cohesion, and promote leadership potential within the healthcare team
- Engaged peers and subordinates in training development processes to build programs focused on staff educational requirements
- Trained Department of Defense healthcare staff in clinical operations in garrison and tactical environments
- Employed wide range of instructional methods to connect students with training and foster internalization of knowledge and continuously evaluated organizational activities to assess future training needs
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with clients and colleagues to facilitate productivity and boost morale
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prairie State College of Nursing
05.2016
EMT-B - Emergency Medicine
U.S. Army College of Health Sciences
Ft. Sam Houston, TX02.2004
Skills
- Holistic Assessment & Patient-Centered Care
- Emergency Recognition & Response
- Critical Thinking & Task Prioritization
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Patient Education & Training
- Pharmacology & Medication Safety
- Prior Authorizations & Clinical Appeals
- Staff Professional Development & Precepting
- Healthcare Informatics Systems
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Physicians Network Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village
04.2017 - 08.2020
SI Leader
Prairie State College of Nursing
08.2016 - 03.2017
Certified Home Health Aide
Assured Home Health
10.2013 - 07.2014
Healthcare Non-Commissioned Officer
U.S. Army Medical Corps
02.2004 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prairie State College of Nursing
EMT-B - Emergency Medicine
U.S. Army College of Health Sciences
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