Stephanie Sikora

Work History

Northern Nevada Medical

10.2022 - Current

Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.

Medbridge Home Medical

08.2023 - Current

Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Post Acute Medical / Previously TPH-40 Hours/week

01.2018 - 10.2022

Cultivated referral relationships, managed assigned hospital territory and completed patient assessment for LTACH criteria.
Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals in discharge planning.
Gathered up-to-date workers comp information to present in weekly team meetings.
Working with Workers Compensation team on admissions, marking, and referral management

Tahoe Pacific Hospital

01.2016 - 01.2018

Charge RN- over seeing units of 21-45 beds and staffing
Assisted monitor techs with reading EKG strips, entering admission and discharge orders
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed patient care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.

Renown Institute of Heart and Vascular Health

06.2015 - 12.2016

Worked with medical team consisting of three cardiovascular MDs and one APRN, including being one of two TAVR program RNs
Performed triage on incoming patients and calls to MDs and communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Stocked unexpired supplies, medications, and code carts to prepare patient care areas.
Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
Completed paperwork and scheduled appointments for patients.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and discussed with MDs prescribed treatment strategies
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Renown Regional Medical Center

06.2013 - 06.2015

Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed patient and family care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care in ICU by stabilizing patients and determined next course of action.
Teamed with trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, thoracic trauma and strokes.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.