Stephen McNally, MSN, A-GNP, RN
Auburndale,FL
Summary
Worked alongside general surgeon as an APRN for over 2 and 1/2 years in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Treated patients in an internal medicine practice for over 1 year in a part time role. Expertly skilled nurse with direct patient care in the post-anesthesia care setting for 14 years. Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists and built rapport with numerous colleagues in these disciplines. Recognized as a clinically competent and morale building leader in the surgical and post-anesthesia environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Bond Clinic
Winter Haven, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Evaluated and scheduled patient's for outpatient and inpatient surgery for various diagnoses in the general surgery setting.
- Performed in office procedures including skin biopsies, excisions, suturing.
- Evaluated and collaborated with physician about post-operative patients and treatment plans.
- Communicated extensively with patient's concerning results from procedures, biopsies, as well as pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Prescribed and ordered medications, imaging, laboratory tests for various acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed consultations in the inpatient setting for acute medical issues related to general surgery.
Registered Nurse - PACU
Winter Haven Hospital
Winter Haven, FL
01.2008 - 08.2021
- Delivered and coordinated care for patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) recovering from local, combined and general anesthetics.
- Recovered patients from multiple types of surgical specialties including: general surgery, urology, thoracic, neurology, podiatry, orthopedic, ENT, dermatologic, gynecology, vascular and wound care.
- Ensured flow and efficiency for the PACU work environment.
- Collaborated and communicated directly with anesthesia providers and surgeons for management of patient care.
- Precepted and trained new registered nurses in the PACU environment as well as supervised and delegated tasks to other registered nurses concerning patient care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and conditions for inpatient and outpatient surgery.
- Provided pre-op and post-op education and discharge instructions to patient and families about various surgical procedures.
- Managed IV lines, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, central venous lines, chest tubes, various drains, ventilators, ventilatory modes, endotracheal tubes and other airway management equipment.
- Directly assisted anesthesia providers in the operating room with critical patients.
- Administered and titrated numerous classes of medications and drips in the PACU and ICU as well as transfused blood products.
- Charted patient information and placed orders in Cerner (EMR).
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Winter Haven Hospital
Winter Haven, FL
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Recovered open-heart, vascular and thoracic surgery patients in the CVICU setting.
- Monitored balloon pumps for critical post open-heart patients.
- Titrated vasopressors and inotrope drips while maintaining hemodynamic stability of critical vascular, thoracic and open-heart patients.
- Consulted and managed patient care with intensivists and surgeons concerning patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2018
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL12.2006
Skills
- Clinically competent
- Proficient with IT
- Troubleshooting/problem-solving
- Communication with patients and healthcare professionals
- Patient Education
- General Surgery Knowledge
- In-office procedures
- Managing/Treating chronic and acute conditions in outpatient internal medicine
Accomplishments
- AANP Member
- AGPCNP-C
- Daisy Award Recipient
Certification
- State of Florida RN License
- State of Florida APRN License
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Bond Clinic
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - PACU
Winter Haven Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Winter Haven Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
Florida Southern College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Polk State College
- State of Florida RN License
- State of Florida APRN License
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
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