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Work History
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Theresa Steinacker

Cherokee village,AR

Summary

Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
Tampa, Florida
03.1992 - 05.2024
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Administered medications as ordered by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes according to hospital policy and procedures.
  • Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
  • Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
  • Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
  • Administered local, inhalation, or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and home care instructions.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Complied with OSHA standards for healthcare professionals to minimize or eliminate the risk of infection.

LPN

Lakeland Regional Hospital
Lakeland, FL
12.1979 - 06.2012
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Reported any unusual incidents involving patients or staff members immediately to supervisor.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss plan of care for individual patients.
  • Assessed pain levels using appropriate scales such as visual analog scale or numerical rating scale.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
  • Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
  • Protected unobstructed views for surgical staff with use of retractors, sponges and suctioning equipment.
  • Maintained cleanliness in the operating theatre area.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients before, during and after surgery.
  • Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
12-2009

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Brewster Vocational
Tampa, FL
10-1979

Skills

  • Discharge coordination
  • Chart updating
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Intravenous
  • IV management
  • Electronic health records management
  • Clinical judgment
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Epic EHR management
  • Intake and discharge
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Licensed RN
  • Taking vitals
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Medication administration
  • Patient discharging
  • IV setup
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • OR and ER experience

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

NCC ( National Certification Corporation) RNC-fetal monitoing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
03.1992 - 05.2024

LPN

Lakeland Regional Hospital
12.1979 - 06.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

Hillsborough Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Brewster Vocational

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