Victoria Stauffer
Vineyard,UT
Summary
Experienced and organized Registered Nurse skilled in patient treatment and care. Known for delivering fast and accurate assessments while maintaining composure under pressure. Collaborates effectively with doctors and health care team to ensure exceptional healthcare practices.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehabilitation
UPMC Hanover Hospital
Hanover, PA
04.2019 - 06.2024
- Functioned as a cardiac rehab nurse at UPMC Hanover. Managed cardiac patients with intake interviews, assessments, goals, risk stratification, and implementation of exercise prescriptions.
- Designed PowerPoint presentations for educating cardiac patients and community-based education programs.
- Efficient in cardiac monitoring, rhythm interpretation, ACLS, and BLS protocols.
- Functioned as a case manager for cardiac patients regarding medications, heart failure protocols, and PAD issues.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse, PACU
UPMC Hanover Hospital
Hanover, PA
07.2009 - 04.2019
- Staff nurse facilitating care of patients in phase one post surgery.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other health data to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments of assigned patients.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding medications, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring new staff members and being a resource, charge nurse as needed.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UPMC Hanover Hospital
Hanover, PA
05.1994 - 07.2009
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Developed and taught comprehensive childbirth education classes for expectant parents, addressing topics such as nutrition, labor and delivery, pain management techniques, and postpartum care.
Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant
LDS Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
09.1992 - 04.1994
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
45th St Mental Health Center
West Palm Beach, FL
11.1991 - 07.1992
- Assessed and monitored psychiatric patients' physical and mental health conditions.
- Administered medication and monitored adverse reactions to treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals in providing patient care.
- Conducted group and individualized psychotherapy.
- Provided patient education on mental health, medications, lifestyle changes, self-care techniques and stress management.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
06.1990 - 07.1992
- Coordinated and administered patient care on a medical oncology/hematology unit.
- Assessed vital signs of patients and monitored for any irregularities or changes.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations with an emphasis on identifying signs of distress or deteriorating health status.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by physician orders, including being chemotherapy certified.
- Provided emotional support to critically ill patients facing difficult decisions regarding their care.
- Became proficient in rapid response and code situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05-1990
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emergency Response
- Data Collection
- Case Management
- Diabetes management
- Patient Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Discharge
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Coordinating referrals
Affiliations
I enjoy traveling, camping, hiking, and skiing with my family. I am an avid reader of historical fiction and audible biographies.
Certification
BLS exp 2/26
ACLS exp 10/25
PA Child Abuse CE exp 1/26
Clearances and fingerprints done 9/24
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehabilitation
UPMC Hanover Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, PACU
UPMC Hanover Hospital
07.2009 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UPMC Hanover Hospital
05.1994 - 07.2009
Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant
LDS Hospital
09.1992 - 04.1994
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
45th St Mental Health Center
11.1991 - 07.1992
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
06.1990 - 07.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
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