Stephanie Austin Gramps
Boston,MA
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
South Shore Health
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Level II trauma center, high acuity, and census due to closed area hospitals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance.
Staff Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
University of Louisville Health
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Travel Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Transitioned over to BIDMC while in the Boston area
- An all-adult Emergency Room, level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
Travel Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Massachusetts General Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Level 1 Trauma Center and Teaching Hospital.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
NYU Langone Tisch Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
Travel Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Mount Sinai Queens
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Public Health and Wellness Extern (Health Equity Department)
Louisville Metro Government Health and Human Services
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas for improvement and adapt lesson plans accordingly, increasing overall student success rates.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills by collaborating with various personalities.
- The focus of this project is to address the issues of gender-affirming surgeries in the Louisville area, particularly the lack of insurance coverage and providers, despite the city's sizable LGBTQ+ community. I have conducted a comprehensive literature review and formulated a project proposal to advocate for possible and realistic changes in this area.
Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Norton Healthcare
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Travel Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Yale New Haven Health
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Level 1 Trauma Center and Teaching Hospital.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
Assistant Nurse Manager (Emergency Department)
Norton Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supervised both licensed and non-licensed staff members, supporting individuals’ professional development.
- Employed “STEMI Champ” program to motivate employees and increase STEMI outcomes.
- Decreased staff absence by instigating a self-scheduling module.
- Managed staffing needs during high-volume periods to maintain optimal patient-to-nurse ratios for quality care provision.
- Mentored new nursing staff to ensure rapid acclimation to the fast-paced emergency department environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic Nursing)
Oaklawn Health and Rehabilitation
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Doctor of Nurse Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner with Emergency Nurse Specialty
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL08.2027
Master of Science - Public Health
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY01.2016
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY01.2014
Bachelor of Integrated Liberal Studies - Social Sciences And English
Western New England College
Springfield, MA01.2009
Skills
- Nursing Documentation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency Care
- Trauma Nursing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse – Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
- Stroke Certified Registered Nurse – American Association of Neuroscience Nursing
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse – Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
- Registered Nurse – Kentucky Board of Nursing Compact License
- Registered Nurse – New York State Office of Professions Nursing License
- Registered Nurse – Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Registered Nurse – California Board of Registered Nursing
- Registered Nurse – Connecticut Department of Public Health License
- Registered Nurse – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale – Apex Innovations
- Trauma Nursing Core Course – Emergency Nurse’s Association
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course – Emergency Nurse’s Association
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Insertion – Bard Access Systems
Affiliations
- American Red Cross – Kentucky Chapter
- Emergency Nurses Association, Kentuckiana Chapter – Member
- Society of Trauma Nurses – Member
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses – Member
Voluntaryworks
- IRONMAN – Medical Volunteer
- Norwalk Hospital – Emergency Department Volunteer
- Galen College of Nursing – Peer Tutor (Introduction to Human Sciences, Medical Mathematics/Dimensional Analysis, Pharmacology, Nursing and Healthcare)
Awards
- Emergency Nurses Association Scholarship Recipient - 2023
- Norton Healthcare Stroke Champion Award – Norton Healthcare – 2017
- Galen Academic and Clinical Excellence Award – Galen College of Nursing – 2016
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
South Shore Health
11.2023 - 02.2024
Staff Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
University of Louisville Health
06.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Travel Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Massachusetts General Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
NYU Langone Tisch Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Mount Sinai Queens
01.2022 - 03.2022
Public Health and Wellness Extern (Health Equity Department)
Louisville Metro Government Health and Human Services
05.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Yale New Haven Health
11.2020 - 02.2021
Assistant Nurse Manager (Emergency Department)
Norton Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Norton Healthcare
01.2016 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse (Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic Nursing)
Oaklawn Health and Rehabilitation
01.2014 - 01.2016
Doctor of Nurse Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner with Emergency Nurse Specialty
Loyola University of Chicago
Master of Science - Public Health
Tulane University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Integrated Liberal Studies - Social Sciences And English
Western New England College
- Certified Emergency Nurse – Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
- Stroke Certified Registered Nurse – American Association of Neuroscience Nursing
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse – Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
- Registered Nurse – Kentucky Board of Nursing Compact License
- Registered Nurse – New York State Office of Professions Nursing License
- Registered Nurse – Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Registered Nurse – California Board of Registered Nursing
- Registered Nurse – Connecticut Department of Public Health License
- Registered Nurse – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale – Apex Innovations
- Trauma Nursing Core Course – Emergency Nurse’s Association
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course – Emergency Nurse’s Association
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Insertion – Bard Access Systems
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