Stephanie Specht
Watertown,WI
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with 17 years of experience, smooth bedside manner, and a deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Shore Health
Oconomowoc, WI
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Monitored residents for changes in condition and communicated those changes with providers
- Entered MD orders into Point Click Care
- Admissions/Readmissions assessments
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Assisted in treatments. wound care and management, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Midwest Clinical Resource
Milwaukee, WI
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare teams promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medical procedures.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and standard operating procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment and technology to monitor vital signs, deliver treatments, and support patient comfort.
- Adeptly managed a caseload of patients while maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring smooth communication among team members.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment to prioritize urgent situations and effectively triage patients in need of immediate attention.
- Served as a trusted advocate for patients by communicating their needs to healthcare providers and facilitating informed decisionmaking.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients for empathetic bedside manner and attentive care provision.
- Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Supported continuity of care by efficiently managing handoffs between shifts, ensuring seamless transitions for both staff members and patients alike.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Heritage Senior Living
Hartland, WI
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Led nursing staff in implementing patient care protocols to enhance quality of service..
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to resident needs.
- Delegation of med passers
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers, strengthening relationships and trust in services.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Played a key role in attaining high patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse, OB
WRMC – Center for Women’s Health
Watertown, WI
04.2022 - 03.2024
- OB/GYN Nurse
- Room patients
- Assist doctors with procedures and biopsies
- Obtain vital signs
- Phlebotomy
- Administer necessary prenatal vaccines
- Perform NST's
Licensed Practical Nurse - Internal Medicine
Lutheran Home of Oconomowoc - Shorehaven
Oconomowoc, WI
08.2015 - 09.2020
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Performed evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Used manual BP cuff, thermometer, and Pulse Oximeter to obtain patient vital signs under supervision of the APNP.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for over 18 patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EPIC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including Care Coordinators, MDs and APNP to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to APNP, recording all changes in medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Oak Hill Terrace
Waukesha, WI
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using paper charting method.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
- Conducted as needed patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care numerous patients per day in about a 160-bed unit.
- Administered medications to 30+ patients per shift, and monitored response to medications.
- Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented all information in patients' paper medical record, relaying information to DON and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Delegated and prioritized assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising DON.
CNA
Lutheran Home of Oconomowoc - Shorehaven
Oconomowoc, WI
07.2007 - 01.2013
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for average of 12 patients per day in skilled nursing facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse -
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI01-2009
Diploma - General Studies
Marshfield High School
Marshfield, WI01-2001
Skills
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Caregiving skills
- EMR / EHR
- Relationship development
- Problem resolution
- Point Click Care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Shore Health
01.2025 - 05.2026
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Midwest Clinical Resource
10.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Director of Nursing
Heritage Senior Living
04.2024 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse, OB
WRMC – Center for Women’s Health
04.2022 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Internal Medicine
Lutheran Home of Oconomowoc - Shorehaven
08.2015 - 09.2020
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Oak Hill Terrace
01.2013 - 08.2015
CNA
Lutheran Home of Oconomowoc - Shorehaven
07.2007 - 01.2013
Diploma - General Studies
Marshfield High School
LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse -
Madison Area Technical College
Software
- EPIC EHR
- Athena
- Meditech