Stephanie Sankey
Aurora,IL
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with proven expertise in patient care and team collaboration, honed at Archer Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Excelled in developing comprehensive care plans and enhancing patient satisfaction, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Achieved significant reductions in medication errors, demonstrating a blend of critical thinking and attention to detail.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DON
Archer Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
ADON
Archer Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
ADON
Aperion Care of West Chicago
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Registered Nurse
Avantara of Aurora
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avantara of Aurora
04.2018 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bria of Geneva
03.2007 - 04.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Aurora, IL12.2023
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Wilbur College
Chicago, IL05.2006
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
DON
Archer Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2025 - Current
ADON
Archer Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2024 - 01.2025
ADON
Aperion Care of West Chicago
08.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Avantara of Aurora
03.2024 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avantara of Aurora
04.2018 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bria of Geneva
03.2007 - 04.2018
BLS Certified
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Rasmussen University
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Wilbur College
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