Stephen Gleitz
Albany,TX
Summary
Hendrick Medical Center has been home for the last seven years since moving to Albany from Houston. Since I have been an employee at Hendrick, I have grown from a bedside nurse, to charge nurse, to manager, and now director. I have been involved in education of the ICU staff, skills checkoffs for the telemetry departments, and have helped with coaching and onboarding new ICU staff. I have been involved with organ donation and been a member of the unit skin team. It has been my goal to continue to advance my career at Hendrick and become involved in leadership and management. Over the last 7 years I have met these goals and exceeded them by becoming the Director of Critical Care Services. In my role as a manger, I have been involved in unit and staff growth and development, heading up crisis response within the critical care unit, growing and training our Intermediate Care Unit, and managing and growing our acute in-patient dialysis program to two campuses.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Critical Care Services
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Analyzed statistics and patient surveys and took action to improve patient services.
- Evaluated, selected and integrated health care technology and information management systems that supported patient care.
- Implemented mechanisms to maintain financial viability of critical care services.
- Facilitated design and development of critical patient care standards based on proven nursing theory.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
ICU Nurse Manager
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, TX
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Compiled data highlighting key metrics to report information, determine trends and identify methods for improving store results.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
Staff Nurse
Stephens Memorial Hospital
Breckenridge, TX
07.2019 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Coach
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, TX
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Assisted with staff education and involved in the training process of new employees, new protocols, and skills check-offs in the ICU and with the telemetry units throughout the hospital.
- Organ Donation Life Coach in the ICU.
- Member of the Rapid Response team.
- Member of the skin care committee for the ICU.
- Served as a unit charge nurse and coach.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann-TMC
Houston, TX
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Registered Nurse on an Ortho-Trauma MS unit.
- Served as charge nurse on Ortho-Trauma Unit.
- Served as a coach and preceptor within first year of nursing on MS unit.
- After one year of experience there, I moved to Intermediate Care within the Trauma service line.
- From IMCU, moved to Open Heart Transplant ICU.
Exercise Physiologist
Frontera Strategies
Houston, TX
04.2007 - 05.2008
- As an Exercise Physiologist, I performed Cardiopulmonary Stress Tests on patients at their Physician’s office.
- I would drive around to difference doctor’s offices and perform testing on patients that they felt would benefit from and cardiopulmonary evaluation.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Applied Exercise Physiology/ Texas
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2007
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Training Method Development
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Job Skill Building
- Contract Negotiation
- Employee Interviewing
- Survey Management
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse, AACN - since 2017
Timeline
Director of Critical Care Services
Hendrick Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse
Stephens Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - Current
ICU Nurse Manager
Hendrick Medical Center
06.2018 - 07.2021
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Coach
Hendrick Medical Center
07.2014 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann-TMC
07.2011 - 07.2014
Exercise Physiologist
Frontera Strategies
04.2007 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Applied Exercise Physiology/ Texas
Texas A&M University
- Critical Care Registered Nurse, AACN - since 2017
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