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Stephanie Schwake-Hodge

Solon,IA

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse

University Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Infusion
06.2020 - Current
  • Leadership role as a triage nurse
  • Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Increased knowledge of infusion-based therapies
  • Continual collaboration with multiple disciplines to improve patient outcomes
  • Silver Professional Recognition Program Recipient August 2022 and September 2023
  • Lead and Participated in multiple unit based improvement projects
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Staff Nurse

University Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Hematology
06.2017 - 06.2020
  • Chemotherapy certified and trained
  • Diverse patient population from surgical, oncology, hematology, and general medicine
  • Fast-paced environment with high acuity patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.

Staff Nurse

Visiting Nursing Association Of Johnson County
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Responsible for patients within my caseload, with vast ages ranging from infants to the elderly
  • Proper documentation of Oasis assessment for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  • Trained to educate and change Wound Vac dressings
  • Patient advocacy with families and doctors to keep patients safe and independent.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Staff Nurse

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics General pediatric floor
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Fast-paced floor with multiple discharges and admissions daily
  • Diverse patient population serving multiple specialties.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.


Office supervisor

X of Iowa city
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Working with vendors on various projects and troubleshooting areas of concern.
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.

Education

Master Degree - Nursing

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
12.2018

Associate Degree - Nursing

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
08.2015

Skills

  • Cancer Patient Management
  • Project Implementation
  • IV Administration
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Drug Administration
  • Patient Education

Affiliations

Oncology Nurse Education Staff Council Member, Magnet Staff Ambassador for 2023 Recertification, 2023 ONS Attendee, Oncology Certified Nurse, Member of Oncology Nurse Society

Timeline

Staff Nurse

University Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Infusion
06.2020 - Current

Staff Nurse

University Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Hematology
06.2017 - 06.2020

Staff Nurse

Visiting Nursing Association Of Johnson County
06.2016 - 06.2017

Staff Nurse

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics General pediatric floor
10.2015 - 04.2016

Office supervisor

X of Iowa city
01.2012 - 01.2015

Master Degree - Nursing

Mount Mercy University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

William Penn University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Indian Hills Community College

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