Stephanie Stidham
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Ambitious student pursuing nursing degree eager to contribute developed knowledge and experience in nurse aide patient care. BLS certified. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tri Health Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Health The Jewish Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
General Manager
The Donut Shop
Lebanon, OH
01.2001 - Current
- Organized and managed hiring, training and employee scheduling to maximize productivity.
- Increased employee productivity by establishing and monitoring customer care performance indicators, and goal achievement.
- Developed open and professional relationships with team members, enabling better, more effective customer service.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Handled all delegated tasks.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
PCA CVRU
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Transported patients between facility rooms and helped move individuals between mobile equipment and beds.
- Responded to patient emergencies and physically stressful situations to restore calm or administer treatments.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
Transportation Clerk
US Foodservice
Cincinnati, OH
09.1999 - 12.2002
- Generated necessary paperwork for drivers, including invoices and bills of lading.
- Relayed information between drivers and recipients, including ETA and potential delays.
- Provided clients with assistance in preparing required travel documents and forms.
- Contacted customers to advise on travel conveyance changes and to confirm reservations.
- Assembled and issued required documentation, such as tickets, travel insurance policies and itineraries.
- Delivered exceptional service to every customer through active engagement, effective listening and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Chiropractic Assistant
Fox Chiropractic Center
Lebanon, OH
09.1997 - 10.1999
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage and mechanical traction therapies on patients under doctor supervision.
- Kept patient rooms clean between services and removed used linens for laundering.
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH12-2024
Skills
- Collecting vital signs
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Collecting specimens
- General housekeeping ability
- Patient relations
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Quick problem solver
- Drawing blood
- Echocardiogram administration
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Medication administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tri Health Good Samaritan Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Health The Jewish Hospital
07.2024 - Current
PCA CVRU
The Christ Hospital
12.2020 - 12.2022
General Manager
The Donut Shop
01.2001 - Current
Transportation Clerk
US Foodservice
09.1999 - 12.2002
Chiropractic Assistant
Fox Chiropractic Center
09.1997 - 10.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
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