Yvette Stephens
Katy,TX
Summary
Adaptable, professional Registered Nurse specializing in Clinical and Triage nursing. Experienced across variety of functions in fast-paced medical settings. Proven history of effectively implementing nursing procedures to promote safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Bureau Of Prisons
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided nursing care for an ambulatory population
- Responded to and performed triage of patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct interventions
- Administered medications, performed COVID testing and processed basic lab samples
- Collected lab specimens, administers immunizations, performs venipuncture, inserts IV's, places PPD's
- Conducted and entered into a computerized system a medical assessment/history of incoming inmates
- Provided wound care and performed dressing changes
- Provided appropriate medical supplies and instructed patients on their use
- Educated patients on self-management of acute and chronic conditions
- Collaborated with Physicians, Psychologists, Pharmacy, and Social Workers to streamline patient care
- Communicated with Custody staff to ensure institution security
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions
Clinical Nurse
Bureau Of Prisons
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Provided nursing care for patients on acute, ambulatory, hospice, oncology, inpatient, outpatient and mental health units
- Responded to and performed triage of patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct interventions
- Administered medications, IV antibiotics and blood products, obtained samples for COVID testing
- Performed tracheostomy, wound, indwelling urinary catheter care, dressing changes and monitored/used equipment needed to heal wounds. Performed PICC line assessments and care.
- Initiated and maintained IV therapy, maintained drains and drainage systems, collected lab specimens, administered immunizations
- Provided care and administered medications for vent and post surgical patients
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to formulate patient specific Care Plans and educated patients on self-management of acute and chronic conditions
- Communicated with Custody staff to ensure institution security
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention
Nurse Clinician Il Inpatient
UTMB Correctional Managed Care
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Provided nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic conditions in long-term and short-term hospital settings
- Conducted clinical triage, performs nursing assessments and carries out interventions based on standing delegated orders and/or physician orders
- As Charge Nurse supervised all assigned nurses, medication aides and patient care technicians
- Performed medication administration, EKG's, phlebotomy, intravenous care and insertion, NG tube insertion & irrigation and removal, colostomy and ileostomy care and irrigation, PEG/PEJ tube care, suprapubic catheter replacement & maintenance, foley catheter placement/replacement & maintenance, nephrostomy tube care and irrigation, fetal heart rate assessments
- Administered PPDs and immunizations
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Educated patients on self-management of acute and chronic conditions
Registered Nurse
Alief Independent School District
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Administered first aid and emergency procedures for ill and injured students and staff
- Administered medication to students according to policy and procedures
- Conducted screening activities measuring height/weight, testing hearing/vision and Type Il Diabetes screening
- Maintained documentation of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data and referrals to other health entities
- Collaborated with Risk Management for Workers Compensation involving employee injuries
- Provided confidential health counseling for students, staff and parents in the management of health problems
- Served as a liaison/resource/consultant between school, parent and community to promote health care services to students
- Submitted required information for District Student Health and Related Services (SHARS) reimbursement and submitted forms to the designated office
- Prepared correspondence, reports and maintained immunization records via a computerized database
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital Sugar Land
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided long-term care to adult patients with acute and chronic conditions
- Administered medications, IV antibiotics, insulin, blood products and enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Inserted foley catheters and nasogastric tubes and performs maintenance
- Initiated/maintained IV's and performed phlebotomy, performed tracheostomy and PICC line care
- Communicated and collaborated with patients, ancillary staff and family members in the performance of patient care
- Performed dressing changes, assessed wound status and maintained wound drains and wound drainage systems
- Formulated care plans, completed admission and discharge assessments
- Educated patients on self-management of acute and chronic conditions
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2013
Bachelor's degree - Healthcare Management
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL08.2001
Skills
- Disease Prevention
- Treatment Coordination
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Patient Examination
- Infection Control
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Bureau Of Prisons
10.2021 - 04.2023
Clinical Nurse
Bureau Of Prisons
06.2018 - 10.2021
Nurse Clinician Il Inpatient
UTMB Correctional Managed Care
10.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Alief Independent School District
01.2016 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital Sugar Land
06.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Bachelor's degree - Healthcare Management
Southern Illinois University
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