Stephanie Witherspoon
Laurel
Summary
Accomplished ER Charge Nurse with a proven track record at St. Vincent's Hospital, adept in emergency triage and critical care nursing. Skilled in clinical judgment and fostering team collaboration, significantly improved patient care outcomes. Expert in IV management and therapy, alongside exceptional problem-solving abilities, ensuring efficient and effective patient assessments and interventions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Charge Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, thoracic trauma, and limb injuries.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Nurse Extern
St. Vincent's Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
ER Technician
St. Vincent's Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2020
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and completed IV insertions
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
Education
Master's - Nursing Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
12-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
City College At MSU Billings
Billings, MT05-2021
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs and cardiac monitoring
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Charting and clinical documentation
- IV management and therapy
- Problem-solving abilities
- Stroke Patient Care
- Training staff
- Patient Assessment
- Cardiac Care
- Critical Care Nursing
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Care Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
ER Charge Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Nurse Extern
St. Vincent's Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2021
ER Technician
St. Vincent's Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2020
BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Care Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Master's - Nursing Administration
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
City College At MSU Billings
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