Stephanie Strickland

Work History

RN Case Manager

Aveanna Heathcare,Inc.

Cary, NC

10.2017 - 12.2021

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Trained new medical staff.
Established relationships with local physicians, hospitals, nursing facilities, hospices and community agencies involved in home health services.
Provided education to family members about home health services available for their loved ones.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

RN

Well Care Home Health

Jacksonville, NC

06.2014 - 09.2016

Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans for pediatric patients.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds, and monitoring blood glucose levels.
Complied with policies and procedures by documenting patients' progress and uploading it to the system via [Type of Software].
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
Identified potential problems with medication management in the home setting for pediatric clients.
Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
Responded quickly in emergency situations involving pediatric patients.

Charge RN

Carteret Health Care

Morehead City, NC

10.2007 - 05.2014

Coordinated communication between interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Performed assessments, monitored vital signs, and administered medications to patients.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
Assisted physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
Maintained accurate medical records according to established standards and regulations.
Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals for case reviews or problem solving sessions.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Provided leadership during emergencies or critical situations.
Evaluated patient progress, identified potential problems, and recommended interventions for improvement.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Provided guidance to nurses and other healthcare staff members on patient care issues.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

LPN Pre/Post OP

Carolinaeasthealth

New Bern, NC

09.2004 - 10.2006

Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.
Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 260-bed hospital.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.

RN Case Manager

RHA Behavioral Health Services

New Bern, NC

02.2001 - 10.2006

Hired as an LPN with the organization and returned as RN Charge Nurse.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the team nursing process.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
Answered calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Created detailed documentation of patient interactions, treatments provided, and responses to medications and therapies for medical records purposes.
I participated in weekly team meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress toward goals outlined in their treatment plans.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting fundamental rights, values, and beliefs.
Assessed suicide risk factors in at-risk patients and took appropriate action to ensure safety.
Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Conducted daily rounds to check on the status of all patients in the unit.
Attended professional development training relevant to behavioral health nursing practices.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physicians during examination and treatment of patients.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
Performed ongoing assessments of patients' symptoms using standardized tools such as PHQ-9s or GAFs.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Tracked data related to patient outcomes from interventions so that quality improvement initiatives could be implemented accordingly.

LPN

Pediatric Services of America

Winterville, NC

09.2000 - 08.2002

Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans for pediatric patients.
Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Performed assessments of pediatric patients' physical conditions.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, of pediatric patients.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Coordinated communication between family members regarding updates on the patient's health status.

Summary

Overview

Work History

RN Case Manager

RN

Charge RN

LPN Pre/Post OP

RN Case Manager

LPN

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Skills

Affiliations

Honors

References

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