Kit Stoecker
Virden
Summary
Dynamic and Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with more than a decade of experience at SIU Medicine, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Known for exceptional communication skills and a proactive approach to patient care, ensuring accurate documentation and timely responses to critical situations. Excels in a fast paced environment to ensure a good work flow. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate support and clinical expertise.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
SIU Medicine
Springfield
11.2015 - Current
- Communicated with patients as a phone triage nurse for approximately 10 years. Assessed and addressed many concerns per protocol. Discussed with providers and/or supervisors when necessary. Relayed test results to patients, reported abnormal results to providers and was able to relay necessary information to the patient, as directed by the provider.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests. Also did rapid testing in office such as urinalysis, strep tests, influenza and covid testing, HbA1C, and other tests as ordered by providers.
- Gave education to patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options and chronic disease management.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained instruction from provider.
- Counseled patients on medication side effects, which were expected, when to call office or when to call 911.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families.
- Scheduled appointments when needed, both same day for concerning issues, and later for routine visits.
- Scheduled preventative and diagnostic testing at multiple locations.
- Assisted in office procedures such as ingrown toenail removal, lancing cysts, punch biopsies, subq birth control placement and removal, cervical birth control placement and removal, wart removal, lesion removal, joint steroid injections, trigger point injections. This includes setting up exam room with all materials needed for the procedures and maintaining a sterile field when needed.
- Dressing changes and wound irrigations.
- Administered po, subq, and IM medications as directed.
- Gave vaccinations to infants, children and adults and charted them correctly to be reported to the State of Illinois ICare program.
- Assisted in emergency situations such as patient falls, extreme shortness of breath, chest pains, etc.
- Multitasking and excellent organizational skills. My triage team consisted of anywhere from 14 to 17 providers.
- Ensured documentation is accurate and entered into electronic medical health records.
- Prepped for patients coming in the near future by making sure any needed materials or medications were available before the visit. Also, checked documentation to see if patient was due for any routine health maintenance such as mammogram, colonoscopies, or immunizations.
- Placed orders in electronic health record as given by providers.
- Reconciled medication and allergy lists at each visit.
- Multi line phone system experience. Call transfers.
- Vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, pulse ox, weight and height on both children and adults.
- Clean and sanitize rooms between patients. Calling housekeeping and/or pest control when noted that patient has bed bugs, cockroaches, head license, etc.
- Worked well with medical assistants, coworkers, supervisors and providers in a friendly, light hearted work environment.
- Maintained positive attitude on days that didn't always go as expected.
- Worked overtime as needed or requested.
- Covered for absent nurses when needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Polo Pediatrics
Gillespie
08.2006 - 11.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethalto Care Center
Bethalto
03.1993 - 08.2004
- Assess and care for residents on my hall.
- Pass medications as ordered by physicians.
- Document medication administration.
- Gave oral, subq, and IM medications.
- Reported abnormal lab or radiology values to physician.
- Used suction machine when required
- Inserted both straight paths and indwelling Foley catheters while using sterile procedure.
- Provided preventative skincare during treatments to prevent breakdown and infection.
- Changed wound dressings.
- Fixed skintears per protocol
- Supervised nurses aides on my shift.
- Willingly worked both halls, any shift and any day asked.
- Worked overtime when requested.
- Learned and practiced safety protocols re: inclement weather.
- Properly documented as required.
- Notified physician when there was a change in a resident condition
- Multi tasking and organizational skills.
- Answered multi line phone and used intercom system for paging.
- Called ambulance when there was a patient emergency.
- Familiarized myself with those that wished for DNR status.
- If release of information had been obtained, would discuss resident condition with family.
- Admitted new patients and obtained health history.
- Ordered medications from pharmacy to be delivered in bubble packs.
- Obtained vital signs
- Wound cultures collected and sent to lab
- Urine collected by clean catch or catheterization and sent to lab.
- Blood glucose finger sticks obtained as ordered and as needed.
- Universal precautions used
- Faxed orders, reports, etc to requires receiver.
- Work well under pressure and when things are distracting.
- Able to provide a calm, stable work environment for both residents and employees.
Shift Leader
Hardee's
Jerseyville
11.1988 - 09.1991
- Handled emergency situations with composure and in accordance with company guidelines.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Communicated effectively with other departments at restaurant
- regarding staffing needs or operational issues.
- Supervised employees
- Took orders at front line and drive thru in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Cleared tables, emptied trash, swept and mopped floors
- Stocked supplies
- Opened store in the mornings after preparing for the day such as prepare starting food.
- Worked closing shift and cleaned up and made sure everything was shut off and locked at the end of the night.
- Counted waste inventory and documented.
- Checked temperatures of all coolers, refrigerators and freezers as well as frying grease.
- Random quality control of product.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Counted all drawers at the end of the shift. Made deposits to the bank.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, Illinois 03-1993
High School Diploma -
Southwestern High School
Piasa, IL06-1990
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Excellent Communication Skills
- CPR Certified
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse License
- Current BLS CPR Certificate
Affiliations
- I enjoy every moment I get to spend with my only grandchild. She is the light of my life.
- Houseplants are my biggest hobby. I like a challenge!
- Spring and Summer gardening is great! Pulling weeds is therapeutic.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
SIU Medicine
11.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Polo Pediatrics
08.2006 - 11.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethalto Care Center
03.1993 - 08.2004
Shift Leader
Hardee's
11.1988 - 09.1991
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Southwestern High School