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Tracey Steffen

Apopka,FL

Summary

Experienced Hospice Nurse with background in home and institutional care. Works gently with patients and family to provide comfort and palliative care. Supports family with extensive resources and information concerning end-of-life events and expectations. Maintains round-the-clock availability to patients and families.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Inpatient Hospice Nurse

Memorial Hospital West
05.2011 - 07.2016
    • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
    • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
    • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
    • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
    • Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
    • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
    • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.

RN School Nurse

ACC School
10.2000 - 09.2010
    • Oversaw health services for school of 500+ students and faculty.
    • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
    • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care
    • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
    • Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
    • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.

School Registered Nurse/On-Call Registered Nurse

Deer Park School District
09.1998 - 05.2000
  • Oversaw health services for school of 1-1000+ students and faculty.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Brunswick Hospital Center
05.1993 - 10.1996
  • Managed caseload of 8 to1 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing

SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY
06.1993

Skills

  • Treatment Options
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Hospice Care
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams

Certification


  • Licensed R.N. State of Florida License # RN9629995
  • BLS Certification- American Heart Association - 03/2023

Timeline

Inpatient Hospice Nurse

Memorial Hospital West
05.2011 - 07.2016

RN School Nurse

ACC School
10.2000 - 09.2010

School Registered Nurse/On-Call Registered Nurse

Deer Park School District
09.1998 - 05.2000

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Brunswick Hospital Center
05.1993 - 10.1996

Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing

SUNY Farmingdale

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