Stephanie Ross
Pahrump,NV
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering [20]+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community, excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration . Proven track record of delivering high quality of care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Giving Home Health Cares
2020.11 - Current
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Responded to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Complied with ethical and legal standards to maintain professional integrity and meet regulatory requirements.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Mentored junior nurses to promote professional development and enhance overall quality of care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pahrump Health And Rehab
2020.11 - 2021.03
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in
- line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Led and mentored 50 newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Gtube feeding
- ng tube feeding
- wound care
- end stage of life care
- blood draws
- covid 19 isolation and precautions
- covid testing
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Heath Care Services
2017.08 - 2020.10
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Trachea change, trace care daily
- mickey button change
- gtube feeding, gtube care daily
- oral, nasal, trachea suctioning as needed
- Ventilator comped
Nursing Quality Care Team
Livanta BFCC-QIO
2014.08 - 2017.08
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Revised and drafted policies and procedures to address deficiencies comprehensively.
- Adapted procedures to mitigate issues and improve deficiencies.
- received complaints from medicare beneficiaries in regards to the quality of care needs not being met by any medical setting.
- critical thinking to determined if immediate advocacy is needed
- create cases loads by state to determined if quality of care was not met
- collect subjective and objective data from beneficiary
- request medical records
- generate complaint form, send to beneficiary, beneficiary signs and return
- create quality of care questions to be answered by medical facility in which quality of care complaint was filed against
- make beneficiary aware of final result, mail letter input complaint and result into medicare data base
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LPN Wound Care Nurse
Western Hoe Health
2012.08 - 2014.08
- Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, staff and [Type] community members.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Remained situationally aware and nimble despite critical health conditions.
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Treated over 100 patients per year with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries.
LPN Booking
Clark County Detention Center NaphCare
2010.08 - 2012.08
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Dialysis Nurse
Devita Dialysis Center
2008.08 - 2010.08
- Oversaw administration of peritoneal dialysis in addition to , oral and I.V medications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
MDS Care Coordinator
North Las Vegas Care Center
2006.08 - 2008.08
- Completed resident assessments in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Updated policies and procedures, leading continuous improvement of resident assessments and care.
- supervision of online staff
- admission screening of new patient to Alzheimer's locked unit
- ICD-9 coding
- Care plan meetings monthly with MSW , Dietician, and family member's
- fill-in- for nursing call off, medication pass on floor, wound care, injections IV.
- Transfers, Discharge's, admission's, initial assessment
- following up and completed dr orders ordering labs blood draws
LPN Field Nurse
Mary Home Health
2003.08 - 2006.08
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Blood draws , PT/INR wound vac
Education
High School Diploma -
EPHS
Long Beach, CA06.1994
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care Needs
- Mobility Assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Administration
- Seizure Management
- Hospice Care
- Catheter Monitoring
- Home Health Nursing
- Changing Tracheostomy Tubes
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- KanTime Software
- ADL Support
- Active Listening
- Physical Assessment
- Care Plan Development
- Gastrostomy Care
- Passive Range of Motion
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
- Therapy and Counseling
- Ventilator Monitoring
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Diabetes Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Personal Errands Management
- Patient Education
- Appointment Scheduling
- EMR Systems
- Maintaining Feeding Pumps
- Client Companionship
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
- Patient Health Information Access
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Postoperative Care
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Treatment Coordination
- Quality Assessments
- Patient Advocacy
- Mobility Support
- Educational Programs
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Resource Allocation
- Community Program Referrals
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Treatments and Therapies
- Support Audits
- Patient Medical Histories
- Conditions Reporting
- Write Technical Reports
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient Admission
- Administer Medication
- Direct Patient Care
- Family Education
- Information Intake
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Chronic Disease Management
- Sterilize Equipment
- Patient Care Oversight
- Administrative Coordination
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Giving Home Health Cares
2020.11 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Pahrump Health And Rehab
2020.11 - 2021.03
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Heath Care Services
2017.08 - 2020.10
Nursing Quality Care Team
Livanta BFCC-QIO
2014.08 - 2017.08
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Western Hoe Health
2012.08 - 2014.08
LPN Booking
Clark County Detention Center NaphCare
2010.08 - 2012.08
Dialysis Nurse
Devita Dialysis Center
2008.08 - 2010.08
MDS Care Coordinator
North Las Vegas Care Center
2006.08 - 2008.08
LPN Field Nurse
Mary Home Health
2003.08 - 2006.08
High School Diploma -
EPHS
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