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Stephanie Tootle BSN, RN

Huntington Station,NY

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse that demonstrates strong skills in wound care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and team leadership that enhances patient satisfaction and quality of care. Currently seeking a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and utilization of CQI resourcefulness.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wound Care RN

St. Joesph Hospital
10.2022 - Current
  • Administers advanced wound care therapies to a diversified patient population.
  • Utilize high quality assessment skills to identify complications, leading to timely interventions.
  • Educate patients and families on wound management, resulting in better adherence to care plans.
  • Performs the role of charge nurse by ensuring the unit is organized and resources are available.
  • Assist physicians with sharp procedures including obtaining written consent and leading time-outs.
  • Facilitates continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Field RN Case Manager

Amedisys Home Health
11.2017 - Current
  • Performs comprehensive assessments with frequent utilization of OASIS tool.
  • Partners with physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers to development, modify, and implement individualized care plans based on patient diagnosis.
  • Serves as a liaison between home health and a designated medical practice.
  • Provides hands-on wound care, pleural drainage, ostomy care, and foley catheter changes.
  • Advocates for patients & caregivers through ensuring participation in care planning, safety intervention, education, and emotional support.
  • Supervises and develops care plans for LPNs and Home Health Aides to adhere.
  • Documents accurately and timely using EMR.
  • Conducts an average of 30 home visits weekly.

LPN

Bayada Home Health
05.2016 - 02.2018
  • Provided hands-on nursing care to homebound patients.
  • Maintained safety for Mechanically Ventilated patients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide wound care and dressing applications.
  • Changed suprapubic and foley catheters.
  • Administered medication and treatments per Physician orders.

LPN

LANDMARK HEALTH
04.2017 - 10.2017
  • Performed telephonic care management to high-risk geriatric patients with six or more chronic diseases.
  • Triaged urgent and maintenance appointments with MD, NP, or PA.
  • Obtained prior authorizations and reviewed medical records for insurance approval.
  • Submitted referrals and orders for home care services, DMEs, and skilled nursing.
  • Provided teaching to patients and caregivers on disease management, home safety, infection control, wound prevention.

LPN CHARGE NURSE

PARKER JEWISH INSITUTE
06.2012 - 08.2016
  • Responsible for duties as charge nurse on rehabilitation and long-term care units with 42-52 patient census.
  • Administered medication, treatments, and wound care as scheduled.
  • Performed IV insertions.
  • Conducted employee in-services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Chicago, IL
06.2024

Associates in Applied Science - Nursing

Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY
05.2018

Vocational Diploma - Practical Nursing

VEEB Nassau County School of Practical Nursing
Uniondale, NY
08.2013

Skills

  • Wound management
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Comprehensive assessments
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Electronic health record proficiency: Epic, Sigma Care, Homecare-Homebase

Certification

  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
  • Certified Wound Care Nurse, WOCN Certification Board - in progress

Timeline

Wound Care RN

St. Joesph Hospital
10.2022 - Current

Field RN Case Manager

Amedisys Home Health
11.2017 - Current

LPN

LANDMARK HEALTH
04.2017 - 10.2017

LPN

Bayada Home Health
05.2016 - 02.2018

LPN CHARGE NURSE

PARKER JEWISH INSITUTE
06.2012 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Associates in Applied Science - Nursing

Helene Fuld College of Nursing

Vocational Diploma - Practical Nursing

VEEB Nassau County School of Practical Nursing

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