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Stephanie Holder
Registered Nurse - RN, BSN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 2+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to critical care patients looking to relocate to California to be closer to family. Skilled in ACLS and demonstrating a professional bedside manner, excels in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient care and satisfaction. Expertise in critical care and team leadership has significantly enhanced patient recovery rates and service quality. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Staff Nurse - Medical/Cardiac ICU
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
2024.03 - Current
- Cared for high acuity, critical care patients with wide ranging needs including post cath cardiac patients, IABP, Swan-Ganz catheters, CCRT, post-surgical drains, ventilator and trach, and post rosc care.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Northshore Skokie Hospital
2022.04 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as catheter and tube placement, wound dressing, non-invasive and invasive vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Worked with high acuity patients awaiting ICU placement with care including assisting CVC placement, titrating IV drip medications including pressors and insulin, and trauma patients.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
2021.07 - 2022.02
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Worked on a 23 bed Med-Surg unit, assisting in gathering vital sign measurements, patient ADLs and admits and discharges with oversight from RNs.
Assistant Manager
Fleet Feet Chicago
2018.11 - 2022.08
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Grew and maintained weekly run clubs to promote community wellness and strengthen bond with local community.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new operational tools during COVID-19 pandemic shut down and beyond.
Head Bread Baker
Floriole
2017.06 - 2018.11
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Oversaw packaging and production of up to 15 daily customer accounts.
- Assisted in establishing and maintaining consistent clientele base.
- Maintained cleanliness and safe work environment.
Assistant Manager
Mikkeller Tasting Room
2013.09 - 2016.12
- Maintained product inventory, weekly accounting, and managed staffing.
- Developed and oversaw daily and weekly cleaning and maintenance of food service and beverage equipment.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies and customer events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL 2001.05 -
Associates in Applied Science High Honors - Nursing
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL 2020.01 - 2021.12
Basic Certificate - Patient Care Technician - Medical Assisting
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL 2019.08 - 2019.12
Basic Certificate - Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nursing
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL 2019.01 - 2019.05
Skills
Professional bedside manner
Culturally-competent care
Epic
ACLS
PALS
BLS
ECRN
Certification
American Heart Association - Basic Life Support
Clinical and Volunteer Experience
Chicago Marathon - RN volunteer at ICU tent at finish line of marathon course October 2023
Chicago Half Marathon - RN volunteer medical assistance at medical tent on course June 2023
CDPH vaccine clinic at Malcom X College – clinical rotation, vaccine administration Feb 2021 and March 2021
University of Chicago Medicine – clinical rotation Aug 2021 through October 2021
Symphony of Bronzeville – clinical rotation Jan 2020 through May 2020
Aperion Care International – clinical rotation March 2019 through May 2020
University of Chicago Hospital – volunteer surgical waiting room Aug. 2017 through July 2018
Chicago Marathon – volunteer greeter and information specialist Oct. 2019
Continuing Education
- ECRN licensed -2024
- Apex Hemispheres 3.0 Level IV Rapid Stroke Assessment - Jan 2024
- JumpSTART Pediatric triage - Jan 2024
- ILDPH - Glow Train disaster response SIM - July 2023
- ILDPH ECRN class - April 2023
- IDPH - Illinois Poison Center Poison Prevention Education - Oct 2021
- APA DSM-5 Outline for Cultural Formulation and Cultural Formulation Interview: Tools for Culturally Competent Care - Mar 2021
Medscape CEs
- Overcoming Racial/Ethnic Disparities and Healthcare Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine - Oct 2021
- What's New in the AHA/ASA Secondary Stroke Prevention Guidelines? - Oct 2021
- Communication Conundrums: Tips and Techniques for Addressing Questions about HPV Immunization - Oct 2021
- Disparities in Lung Cancer: How Continued Awareness and Action Can Equalize Care - Oct 2021
- Clearing the Path for the Accurate Diagnosis and Optimal Treatment of Bipolar Depression: A Clinical Convergence - Oct 2021
- Is There a Link Between Colorectal Cancer and Antibiotic Use? - Oct 2021
- Concepts and Cases in Managing Opioid-Induced Constipation - Oct 2021
- Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Breastfeeding Initiation - Oct 2021
Institute for Healthcare Improvement CEs
- Responding to Adverse Events - Sept 2021
- Introduction to Patient Safety - Sept 2021
- Having the Conversation: Basic Skills for Conversations about End-of-Life Care - Sept 2021
- Introduction to Health Care Improvement - Sept 2021
- Introduction to Health Care Leadership - Sept 2021
Accomplishments
- 5 Service Values Awards - July 2023
- Dean's List - May 2023
- Dean's List - December 2022
- Presidential Scholar - December 2021
- Dean's List - May 2021
- United Center Scholarship - November 2021
- Grandma's Marathon finisher 2021
- Presidential Scholar - May 2019
- Presidential Scholar - December 2019
- GPA - 3.87
Interests
Baking and Cooking
Hiking/Fastpacking
Painting and Fine Arts
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Member
Timeline
PALS
2024-05
ACLS
2024-05
Staff Nurse - Medical/Cardiac ICU
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
2024.03 - Current
ECRN
2024-01
American Heart Association - Basic Life Support
2023-06
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Northshore Skokie Hospital
2022.04 - Current
Illinois DCFS - Mandated Reporter
2021-09
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
2021.07 - 2022.02
Associates in Applied Science High Honors - Nursing
Malcolm X College
2020.01 - 2021.12
Basic Certificate - Patient Care Technician - Medical Assisting
Malcolm X College
2019.08 - 2019.12
Basic Certificate - Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nursing
Malcolm X College
2019.01 - 2019.05
Assistant Manager
Fleet Feet Chicago
2018.11 - 2022.08
Head Bread Baker
Floriole
2017.06 - 2018.11
Assistant Manager
Mikkeller Tasting Room
2013.09 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
2001.05 -
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