Stephanie Turner
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Accomplished and compassionate Registered Nurse with 14 years of expertise in diverse healthcare settings. Highly organized and detail-oriented worker who is reliable and has a good work ethic, and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments. I excel in providing exceptional direct patient care and education, leveraging EMR systems for efficient documentation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN, NICU
Baptist Health Lexington
02.2024 - Current
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neonates 28 weeks and above in a Level 3 NICU setting
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care as needed
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician
- Assisted in procedures including circumcision, umbilical artery and umbilical vein catheter placement, chest tube insertion, and lumbar puncture
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Applied effective time management techniques to provide care and documentation in a timely manner
- Educated and explained to parents the plan of care and treatments in an easy to understand way
Registered Nurse, NICU/Nursery
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 07.2025
- Provided care for high risk neonates and infants older than 33 weeks in a Level 2 NICU
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Administered intravenous and intramuscular medications in accordance with physician orders and hospital policy, and monitored newborns for adverse reactions to medications administered
- Used advanced equipment such as incubators, warmers, cardiac monitors and ventilators for precise and individualized care
- Attended deliveries and worked when needed in the Newborn Nursery: completed initial and ongoing newborn assessments, provided injections, immunizations, education to parents regarding infant care and breastfeeding, and monitored infant feeding habits and weight.
- Maintained meticulous documentation regarding newborn care in both NICU and Newborn Nursery areas
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
RN
Family Care of the Bluegrass
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Triaged patients as they arrived for appointments with their primary care provider
- Obtained vital signs and other pertinent health information prior to patient being evaluated by physician
- Administered intramuscular and subcutaneous medications per physician orders
- Obtained lab specimens via venipuncture, nasal and oral swabs
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Obtained blood glucose and PT/INR results via fingersticks
- Experience with running urinalysis and centrifuge machines
- Assisted providers with a variety of in-office procedures including pap smears, Nexplanon insertion, and skin biopsies and cryotherapies
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs.
Staff RN
Baptist Health Lexington
06.2011 - 03.2021
- Experience with orthopedic, neurologic, COVID, cardiac and medical-surgical patients
- Ability to identify abnormal cardiac rhythms via cardiac monitoring and obtain EKG per hospital guidelines
- Proficient in the removal, managing and monitoring of both arterial and venous sheaths
- Provided post-operative pain control via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps and continuous nerve blocks
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
- Identified potential risk factors that could adversely affect patient safety and outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to established protocols.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Assisted in the orientation of new staff members as a preceptor.
- Educated families and patients regarding patient conditions and treatment options.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects (including high risk medications such as Tikosyn)
RN Case Manager, Home Care PRN
Cardinal Hill Home Care
08.2012 - 10.2016
- Provided care to rehabilitated patients that required further care and monitoring in the home setting
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Administered intravenous medications per physician orders, performed wound care and venipuncture for lab specimens when needed
- Experience with accessing central line devices such as port-a-caths
- Provided education to patients and families regarding diagnoses and treatment plans
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures
- Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs
- Assessed and monitored patient health, including vital signs and medical histories
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on assessment results, physician orders, and patient goals and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Columbus, OH, US03.2020
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Midway University
Midway, KY, US05.2011
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Newborn Care
- Neonatal ICU Procedures
- Breastfeeding Education
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Performing EKGs
- Hearing Screenings
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- EMR Systems
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Case management
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medical device monitoring
- Time management
- Honest and dependable
- Home Visits
- Wound Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- STABLE Certification
Timeline
Staff RN, NICU
Baptist Health Lexington
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU/Nursery
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 07.2025
RN
Family Care of the Bluegrass
02.2021 - 02.2022
RN Case Manager, Home Care PRN
Cardinal Hill Home Care
08.2012 - 10.2016
Staff RN
Baptist Health Lexington
06.2011 - 03.2021
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Midway University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing