Stephanie Howard
Gurnee
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in telemetry monitoring and advanced cardiac life support at Advocate Condell Medical Center. Proven ability to deliver culturally-sensitive care and effectively advocate for patients, enhancing recovery outcomes through meticulous patient assessments and a professional bedside manner. Committed to fostering patient comfort and compliance during challenging health journeys.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate Condell Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Server
United Center
01.2011 - 10.2024
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Patient Transporter
Advocate Condell Medical Center
12.2019 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Helped other staff with patient transfers by moving patients between departments.
- Followed sanitary and safety regulations to properly collect and dispose of medical waste.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Madison, WI12-2023
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Precepting
- Telemetry monitoring
- Direct nursing care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Physical assessments
- Chest pain management
- Professional bedside manner
- Oxygen therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate Condell Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Patient Transporter
Advocate Condell Medical Center
12.2019 - 01.2024
Server
United Center
01.2011 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
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