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Stephanie Riggs

Elyria,OH

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Foundations Health Solutions
Olmsted Falls, Ohio
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

Registered Nurse

Normandy Care Center
Rocky River, Ohio
02.2021 - 05.2024
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.

Registered Nurse

Westlake Rehab and nursing
Westlake, Ohio
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, laboratory results, treatment plans, and other pertinent information.
  • Educated patients and family members about disease processes, treatments options and self-care management techniques.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.

Registered Nurse

Century Oak Care Center
Middleburg Heights, Ohio
12.2014 - 06.2018
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.

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Lutheran Hospital
Cleveland, OH
05.2012 - 05.2013
  • Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Documented all operative procedures and patient interactions in electronic medical records with attention to detail.
  • Collaborated with practitioners to develop and implement patient care plans and evaluate various factors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lifecare center of elyria
Elyria, OH
03.2007 - 10.2011
  • Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rae Ann Suburban
Westlake, OH
11.2004 - 09.2006
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH
05-2011

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Geriatric care
  • Direct patient care
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • [Type] EMR software
  • Vital signs
  • Samples collection
  • Clinical judgment
  • Family communication
  • Patient assessments
  • End-of-life care
  • Wound care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Psychotropic medications
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Educating families

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Foundations Health Solutions
05.2024 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse

Normandy Care Center
02.2021 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse

Westlake Rehab and nursing
07.2019 - 10.2020

Registered Nurse

Century Oak Care Center
12.2014 - 06.2018

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Lutheran Hospital
05.2012 - 05.2013

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lifecare center of elyria
03.2007 - 10.2011

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rae Ann Suburban
11.2004 - 09.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lorain County Community College

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