Stephanie Trudeau
Macomb,MI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 10 years in high-acuity environments, specializing in Level II Trauma Emergency Nursing and Interventional Radiology. Demonstrated expertise in rapid patient assessment, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong background in emergency and trauma nursing, triage leadership, and optimizing patient workflow and throughput. Seeking to leverage frontline clinical experience while expanding expertise in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and healthcare systems to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
IR Pre-Admission Testing RN (Remote)
Corewell Health West
Grand Rapids, Michigan
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive pre-procedure nursing assessments via remote platforms.
- Delivered pre-procedure education on NPO instructions and medication adjustments, improving patient understanding and preparedness for procedures.
- Reviewed medical histories, medications, allergies, and risk factors to ensure readiness.
- Managed anticoagulation therapy by assessing procedural risks and coordinating necessary interventions.
- Secured anticoagulant hold orders in collaboration with specialty providers, reducing procedural risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with radiologists, anesthesia providers, and procedural teams to coordinate care.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and care teams, enhancing continuity of care and supporting patient outcomes.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and maintained accurate Epic EMR documentation to uphold quality patient care.
Emergency Room Clinical Nurse
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
Troy, MI
09.2015 - Current
- Provided immediate interventions under physician supervision for life-threatening scenarios, including cardiopulmonary arrest and traumatic injuries, to stabilize patients.
- Managed the care, treatment, and medical management of patients experiencing life or limb-threatening emergencies in a level 2 trauma facility.
- Provided medical treatment for emergency patients, including initiating intravenous access, obtaining blood work and cultures, administering medications, titrating critical intravenous drips, and simultaneously monitoring multiple telemetry monitors and patient vital signs.
- Stabilized patient's airway, breathing, and circulation during critical care.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary efforts to improve patient care delivery and enhance collaboration in Emergency Department.
- Implemented and monitored patient care plans, effectively documenting and communicating patient conditions to ensure seamless continuity of care across healthcare teams.
- Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with healthcare team to facilitate smooth transitions and continuity of care.
- Trained new hire nurses on procedure techniques, documentation practices, and medication administration standards to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan08-2015
Skills
- Interventional radiology prep
- Clinical documentation expertise
- EPIC charting
- Regulatory compliance
- chart review and auditing
- risk management
- trauma and emergency care expertise
- participated in improvement initiatives for stroke, STEMI, level III and sepsis protocols
- Care coordination
- Complication prevention
- emergency response
- Workflow optimization
- critical thinking in high pressure scenarios
- patient education
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multi-disciplinary team collaboration and communication
- Patient confidentiality
References
- Brad Lukas, Chief Nursing Officer, Corewell Health East-Troy, Letter of Recommendation
- Other References available upon request.
Additional Qualifications
- Abundant clinical and interpersonal skills in a high paced environment while giving safe and competent care
- Clinical chart review and audits for emergency and trauma patients
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge directly with Joint Commission reviewers during site visits
- Demonstrated aptitude for handling high stress situations
- Analytical skills for quick intervention in complex scenarios
- Several years experience collaborating and facilitating within a team building and communicating environment
- Precepting new and oncoming nursing graduates and nursing students
- Frequently steps into leadership role in the emergency dept, filling in as Charge Nurse and Triage Care Coordinator (TCC) -- responsible for the care, management and room assignment of waiting room patients while prioritizing patients based on level of acuity, answering EMS calls, obtaining reports on transfer patients from facilities and transfer centers, relying on expert knowledge and experience recognizing and notifying staff of critical patients and acting as a resource for all employees and physicians throughout emergency department
Updated
3/18/26
Awards
- Eagle Eye Award, 11/01/18, Received for recognizing and preventing an improper medication administration to a critical patient during a STEMI.
- Level I and II trauma charting recognition, 2018 and 2019, Recognized by EC educator and Troy Beaumont department of Trauma for excellent Level I and II trauma charting using Epic Trauma Narrator, aiding in solidifying Level II trauma certification for hospital.
- Brain Pin, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, Received for administering tPA to stroke patients within critical time frame to 6 different patients (1 in 2018, 3 in 2019, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2023).
- Beaumont Daisy Award, 2017 and 2020, Nominated and received.
Licensure And Certification
- Registered Nurse Licensure, Michigan, Active -Issued 11/4/2015, License # 4704317271
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Provider - Renewal in progress, scheduled April 2026
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Provider - Renewal in progress, scheduled April 2026
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
IR Pre-Admission Testing RN (Remote)
Corewell Health West
12.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Clinical Nurse
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
09.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University