Stephanie Quick
Munster
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 proficiently utilize health informatics platforms to optimize patient care, and routinely collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote best patient outcomes. 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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Physicians Network Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Assessed indications for initiation of oral and injectable specialty pharmacotherapies, ensuring FDA-approved criteria for treatment were met and medical necessities well documented by the physician/prescriber
- Trained and educated physicians and collegial staff regarding standards for prescription of specialty medications, lab monitoring requirements, and integral aspects of care continuity
- Expertly interacted with various Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance providers to completed pre-service prior authorizations for oral and injectable specialty medications, including requests for initial coverage, continuations of coverage, coverage appeals, and external independent reviews
- Monitored patient outcomes to evaluate access to and efficacy of prescribed pharmacotherapies and consulted with physicians to determine if an alternate or concurrent therapy should be applied
- Provided education and training to patients/caregivers regarding health conditions, treatment protocols, medication safety, and recognition of health emergencies, to promote health literacy, incite compliance with plans of care, & improve clinical outcomes
- Recognized indications for advanced nursing intervention during clinical operations and acted appropriately to improve clinical and situational outcomes
- Initiated quality improvement projects within the department, successfully addressing gaps in coordinated care, transitions of care, and emergency recognition and response
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records for all patients under my care
- Engaged with patients, learning about each individual to establish rapport & build therapeutic relationships
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare services to coordinate continuum of care & promote quality patient outcomes
- Referred patients to specialized health resources and/or community agencies to furnish additional assistance as indicated
Registered Nurse
The Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Provided holistic nursing care to all patients under my charge by conducting thorough nursing assessments & developing patient-centered plans of care
- Implemented universal & special infection control procedures to protect patients and staff from communicable disease
- Prepared & administered oral & parenteral medications according to care plans, treatment goals, & facility dispensing policies
- Evaluated patients conditions, behaviors, & responses to treatment; notified physicians as indicated & made appropriate recommendations
- Identified patients deviations from baseline & applied emergency interventions as indicated; made appropriate recommendations regarding patient care plans and treatment regimens
- Ordered prescribed diagnostics & collected associated biological specimens as indicated
- Precepted novice staff, familiarized new hires with rehabilitation center policies, procedures, & standards of care
- Educated clients about health conditions, diagnostics, treatments, & possible outcomes; provided emotional support as indicated
- Successfully performed charge nurse duties to address scheduling disparities, employee behavioral issues, clinical emergencies, customer complaints, and critical gaps in the provision of patient-centered care
- Fostered professional development of peers & subordinates to increase cohesion & promote leadership potential within the healthcare team
- Developed & maintained effective working relationships with colleagues to facilitate productivity & boost morale
SI Leader
Prairie State College of Nursing
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
Healthcare Non-Commissioned Officer
U.S. Army Medical Corps
02.2004 - 05.2009
- Delivered routine and emergency care to soldiers in garrison & tactical environments
- Coordinated life-saving medical evacuation responses for emergent patients in garrison & tactical environments
- Applied physiologic support interventions to maintain patient homeostasis
- Applied focused interventions to address chief complaints & resolve acute health conditions
- Administered oral & parenteral medications in line with treatment goals & dispensing policies
- Prepared & administered vaccinations
- Collected biological samples from patients for diagnostic testing & routine health monitoring
- Assisted providers with various outpatient procedures including well-woman services, wound care, & orthopedic applications
- Completed acute & 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
- Monitored daily healthcare delivery processes & motivated staff to exceed basic care delivery standards
- Participated in formal healthcare management training programs to expand professional knowledge & medical skills
- Fostered professional development of peers & subordinates to fortify their knowledge bases, increase cohesion, & promote leadership potential within the healthcare team
- Engaged peers & subordinates in training development processes to build programs focused on staff educational requirements
- Trained Department of Defense healthcare staff in clinical operations in garrison & tactical environments
- Employed wide range of instructional methods to connect students with training & foster internalization of knowledge
- Continuously evaluated organizational activities to assess future training needs
- Developed & maintained effective working relationships with clients & colleagues to facilitate productivity & boost morale
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
Addison10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Addison, IL06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prairie State College of Nursing
Chicago Heights, IL05.2016
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
- Care Coordination & Transitions of Care
- Pharmacology & Medication Safety
- Prior Authorizations & Coverage Appeals
- Patient Education & Training
- Staff Professional Development & Precepting
- Remote Capable
Affiliations
- American Association of Ambulatory Care Nurses (AAACN), Active Member since 2021
- AAACN Manuscript Reviewer since 2023
- American Nurses Association (ANA), Active Member since 2024
- Indiana State Nurses Association (ISNA), Active Member since 2024
- Franciscan Physician Network Safety Committee, Active Member since 2024-25
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Compact Nursing License
- Currently enrolled in Medical Billing and Coding certification program with an expected certification date of 8/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Physicians Network Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine
08.2021 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
The Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village
04.2017 - 08.2020
SI Leader
Prairie State College of Nursing
08.2016 - 03.2017
Healthcare Non-Commissioned Officer
U.S. Army Medical Corps
02.2004 - 05.2009
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
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
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