Stephanie Sullivan
Union,MS
Summary
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.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
Meridian, MS
10.2017 - Current
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Cared for patients in 30-bed unit on each floor, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Med/Surg/Orthopedic Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
Meridian, MS
03.2015 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS05.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12.2014
GED -
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS05.2009
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
- Infection Control Procedures
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Creative Problem Solving
Certification
- BLS Training
- ACLS Training
Timeline
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Med/Surg/Orthopedic Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
03.2015 - Current
Associate of Arts - Nursing
East Central Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
GED -
East Central Community College