Stephine Malko

• Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and support services.
• Developed and implemented operational policies to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Mentored new nurses, fostering professional development and skill growth.
• Streamlined patient intake processes, improving overall service delivery times.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Conducted regular staff performance evaluations, promoting accountability and excellence.

Managed surgical operations to guarantee compliance with established sterile protocols and enhance patient safety.

• Maintained and enhanced knowledge of public health concerns through attendance at workshops, meetings, specialty clinics and classes.
• Presented health information and treatment options to patients and families as needed.
• House Supervisor PRN
• OR (circulator) also circulated Endoscopy also fill in charge nurse
• PACU, also fill in charge nurse
• ICU- worked full time and PRN
• Prepared patients for examinations, procedures and treatments and assisted healthcare professionals during operations.
• Maintained proper personal sanitation and regularly sterilized equipment.
• Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients and families.
• Determined availability of medical equipment and supplies, assisting in procurement of deficiencies.
• Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders.
• Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being.

• Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
• Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients and families.
• Provided customized patient and family education to foster continuum of care.
• Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs.
• Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs.
• Developed and recorded treatment plans as directed by physician.
• Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders.
• Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures.
• Prescribed and administered medications to patients based on symptoms and conditions.
• Attended educational workshops and reviewed professional publications to maintain competency in nursing specialty.
• Managed individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient health through nursing process.
• Leveraged technology to document patient care activities and interventions.
• Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies.
• Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
• Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being.
• Prepared patients for examinations, procedures and treatments and assisted healthcare professionals during operations.
• Modified patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses and conditions.

• Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
• Worked med cart as needed
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of staff
• Supervised LPN and nurses aides

• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Transcribed doctor's orders and integrated individual patient treatment plans.
• Supervised teams of certified nurse assistants, assigning staff according to patient needs and nurse capabilities.
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
• Responded with appropriate actions and urgency to resident illness, injury or complaints.
• Administered medication and therapeutic treatments as per physician orders.
• Participated in health care team meetings to discuss patient needs and staff concerns.
• Assessed need for, ordered and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Interpreted department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents and visitors.
• Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
• Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
• Supervised nurses' aides and assistants.

• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
• Supervised teams of certified nurse assistants, assigning staff according to patient needs and nurse capabilities.
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Administered medication and therapeutic treatments as per physician orders.
• Transcribed doctor's orders and integrated individual patient treatment plans.
• Assessed need for, ordered and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
• Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection.
• Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
• Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
• Supervised nurses' aides and assistants.
• Recorded food and fluid intake and output.
• Dressed, maintaining personal hygiene, moved in bed and standing and walking.
• Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
• Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes.
• Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care.

• Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
• Assisted with collection, labeling and timely processing of specimens.
• Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
• Observed patients, charted and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
• Collected samples, such as blood, urine and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Dressed, maintaining personal hygiene, moved in bed and standing and walking.
• Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
• Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
• Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen suppliers.
• Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
• Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
• Replaced bed linens and replenished room consumables to support patient comfort and wellness.
• Set up equipment and prepared medical treatment rooms.
• Applied proper lifting techniques and mobility aids to support safe movement for mobility-inhibited patients.