Stephanie Rockey
La Porte,TX
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse bringing broad experience in medical-surgical, rehab, long-term care, and travel settings. Supports safe patient care through timely medication administration, wound care, clinical documentation, and communication with RNs and physicians, while adjusting quickly to changing policies, staffing needs, and patient acuity.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Primetime Healthcare
La Porte, Texas
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per facility protocols for Primetime Healthcare assignments.
- Documented assessments and care plans in electronic medical records.
- Supported physicians and registered nurses during patient examinations and procedures.
- Adapted quickly to new units, policies, and staffing needs during travel assignments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient care delivery according to established protocols.
- Maintained a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Consistently communicated with interdisciplinary teams regarding the implementation of new therapies or treatments.
- Educated patients on proper techniques for self-care management of chronic conditions.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Shoal
Texas City, Texas
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered medications for residents at The Shoal.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nurses.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes for patients.
- Documented resident care in medical records at The Shoal.
- Followed infection control procedures throughout The Shoal facility.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Houston Hospice
Houston, TX
09.2009 - 04.2022
- Administered ordered medications through oral, PEG, and G-tube routes; managed central lines, PICC lines, midlines, and ports with assessment and medication delivery.
- Provided direct care for patients across all ages and disease processes in 33-bed acute care unit, supporting symptom control and treatment per policy and procedure.
- Provided care for JP drains, PleurX drains, chest tubes, ostomy appliances, urostomies, surgical and non-surgical wounds, trach suctioning and maintenance, Foley catheters, NG tubes, and support for patients and families through end-of-life stages.
- Coordinated active care plans with patients, families, and staff to ensure comprehensive support.
- Executed shift assignments promptly to facilitate seamless patient care transition.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families by addressing specific needs during end-of-life stages.
LVN Per Diem Staff
Maxim Staffing Agency
Houston, Texas
04.2009 - 08.2009
- Provided nursing care during per diem shifts at hospitals, L-Tac, and rehabilitation facilities in Houston and surrounding areas.
- Provided skilled nursing care through Maxim Staffing Agency assignments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Recorded vital signs and patient observations in charts.
Charge Nurse on L-Tac/Rehab Unit, Nurse Manager East/West wings (L-Tac/Rehab)
Crescent Manor Care Center
Bennington, Vt
09.2006 - 03.2009
- As Charge Nurse, assessed and cared for 24 patients per shift with 2 CNAs according to policies and procedures.
- Administered medications, wound care, and treatments, assessing and responding to changing patient needs.
- As Manager, supervised a 42-bed unit along with all nursing and ancillary support staff across all shifts.
- Educated and trained staff on best practices and procedures to improve patient care in accordance with state and facility orders.
- Monitored and evaluated unit situations, coordinating investigations with DON as necessary.
- Full Medicare charting, care plan updates & coordination at team meeting. Charting change out every 30 days.
- Coordinated transfers of patients to hospitals or other levels of care.
Staff Nurse Med/Surg, Per Diem Level 4
Samaritan Hospital
Troy, NY
02.1996 - 08.2006
- Provided direct care for 8-10 patients on 32-bed acute care medical/surgical unit in collaboration with RN.
- Administration of all ordered medications: IV, Oral, per tube within prescribed scope of practice.
- Managed wound care for post-op and non-surgical patients, including G-tube, peg tube, and chest tube maintenance.
- Care of isolation patients including radiation/chemo.
- Cross-trained in multiple departments such as psych inpatient and ortho to improve staffing flexibility.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Rensselaer Columbia Greene BOCES/Questar III
Troy, NY01-1995
Associate of Arts - Pre-Requisites For ADN
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX10-2026
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Care planning
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Discharge planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Chronic management
- Psychiatric nursing
- Behavioral health care
- Diabetes management
- Surgical care
- Neurological care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Cancer care
- Adult nursing
- Hospice care
- Maternity care
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Long-term care
- Respiratory care
- Gastrointestinal care
- Catheter care
- Urinary catheterization
- Specimen collection
- Airway management
- Clinical charting
- Nursing documentation
- Effective communication
- Gastrointestinal care
- Respiratory care
- Long-term care
Timeline
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Primetime Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Shoal
05.2024 - 11.2024
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Houston Hospice
09.2009 - 04.2022
LVN Per Diem Staff
Maxim Staffing Agency
04.2009 - 08.2009
Charge Nurse on L-Tac/Rehab Unit, Nurse Manager East/West wings (L-Tac/Rehab)
Crescent Manor Care Center
09.2006 - 03.2009
Staff Nurse Med/Surg, Per Diem Level 4
Samaritan Hospital
02.1996 - 08.2006
Practical Nursing -
Rensselaer Columbia Greene BOCES/Questar III
Associate of Arts - Pre-Requisites For ADN
San Jacinto College