STEPHANIE VAUGHAN
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Compassionate nurse of 28-years purposed in assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance-alcohol dependency. Promoting strong clinical skills and active licensure as a licensed professional counselor to provide both nursing and counseling approaches to care. Well-versed in developing and implementing effective, culturally-sensitive treatment plans and monitoring patient progress. Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to fiery advocacy for patients to ensure quality patient care in a practical manner that is obtainable for patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
Beaumont, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Counseled individuals suffering from depression, anxiety or other psychiatric conditions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for clients transitioning from acute care settings into community programs or home environments.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan future interventions.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to provide support to individuals struggling with addiction or mental health issues.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and diagnoses.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing the risk of harm or suicide attempts of clients in distressful situations.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses and nursing students by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Nurse Navigator, Manager, Genetics Coordinator
Baptist Hospital, Women's Center
Beaumont, TX
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the mammography center including staffing, training, scheduling, budgeting, and overseeing different levels of paraprofessionals.
- Counseled patients through different levels of treatment related to breast issues, assisting in the education and treatment of patients
- Established a High-Risk Breast Clinic with a Nurse Practitioner, assisting in the education, treatment, and consents of patients undergoing breast biopsy, fine-needle localizations, sentinel node injections, and stereotactic biopsies. Also performed cancer risk assessments with patients, provides education to patients regarding appropriate aspects of breast health,
- Collaborated with radiologists and surgeons regarding care of patients, regularly evaluates processes within department to improve patient outcomes and ensure compliance with state standards NAPBC-accreditation.
- Established a successful Genetics Cancer Screening and Prevention Program working with Myriad Genetics and hospital administration to provide genetic screening and couseling to high-risk patients.
- Obtained a certificate of completion through City of Hope in Intensive Cancer Risk Assessment classes.
RN. Behavioral Health Home Health
Total Home Health Care
Conroe, TX
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Assessed and evaluated patients with newly diagnosed mental health disorders or patients with history of mental illness, developed individualized plans of care for both medical and psychological needs.
- Identified psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment of emotional well-being as it relates to the physical condition of the patient.
- Participated in case conferences with other healthcare professionals regarding the development of interventions related to a patient's plan of care.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, medication administration and self-care techniques.
- Developed discharge summaries outlining post-treatment recommendations for follow-up care after discharge from facility.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in acute distress.
- Performed assessments of patients' mental health status utilizing DSM IV criteria.
- Created therapeutic relationships with clients through empathetic listening skills and active engagement during counseling sessions.
RN Home Health
Intrepid Home Health
Nederland, TX
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Assessed and evaluated patient health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Provided skilled nursing care, including administering medications, wound care, IV therapy, and treatments.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, medication administration and self-care techniques.
- Performed physical assessments of patients in order to identify health problems or risks that may require medical attention or further evaluation.
- Identified psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment of emotional well-being as it relates to the physical condition of the patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plan of care based on physician orders and patient needs.
- Provided support, counseling, guidance and education for caregivers who are responsible for providing ongoing care after discharge from homecare services.
Education
Master’s Degree of Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-1996
Skills
- Mental Health Assessment and Counseling
- De-Escalation Techniques/Coping Skills
- Therapeutic patient relationships
- Medication management, administration, and education
- Compassionate caregiving
- Emotional resilience
- Strong patient advocacy
- Experienced clinical assessments
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Creative care and goal planning with patients
Certification
- Registered Nurse for the state of Texas, May 1996
- Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of Texas, December 2018
- Certificate of Completion online intensive course in Cancer risk assessment and Genetic testing through City of Hope
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
07.2021 - Current
Nurse Navigator, Manager, Genetics Coordinator
Baptist Hospital, Women's Center
07.2018 - 06.2021
RN. Behavioral Health Home Health
Total Home Health Care
06.2017 - 06.2018
RN Home Health
Intrepid Home Health
01.2010 - 05.2016
Master’s Degree of Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
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