Stephanie Waits
Nurse
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Seasoned 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. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medely
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
NurseCore
Fort Myers, FL
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
LeeHealth
Cape Coral, FL
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Seasonal Worker
Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge
Naples, FL
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
Staff Nurse
LeeHealth
Fort Myers, FL
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL05.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Epic Systems
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Public Health
- Primary Care
- Delegation and Motivation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I never dreamed about success, I worked for it.
Estee Lauder
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medely
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
NurseCore
03.2021 - 09.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
LeeHealth
03.2019 - 04.2021
Seasonal Worker
Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge
11.2018 - 05.2019
Staff Nurse
LeeHealth
09.2016 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Florida SouthWestern State College