Stacy Spangler
Blythewood,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) proudly offering 13' years with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Perioperative
Columbia Eye Surgical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patients through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Certified School Nurse
Gaston County Schools
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of over 700 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting health and vision evaluations.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Protected students and staff members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Worked with community physicians to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of students.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to students recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse-BSN (Pre-Operative, PACU)
Atrium Health Cleveland
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
RN Case Manager
Advanced Home Health
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Administered medications and treatments by oral, IM, PICC lines and/or IV routes as prescribed by physicians.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN Case Manager
Harmony Care Hospice
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Administered medications and treatments by oral, IM, PICC lines and/or IV routes as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse
Palmetto Health Richland
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by monitoring PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2010
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Direct Patient Care
- Verbal and Written Communication
- HIPAA Requirements
- Emergency Measures
- Airway Management
- Surgical Treatment Planning
- Postoperative Care
- Pain Management Techniques
- Infection Control
- Perioperative Nursing
- Asepsis Standards
- Surgical Equipment
Certification
- Nationally Certified School Nurse-NCSN
- Licensed Registered Nurse-South Carolina 211665-Expires-04/30/2024
- BLS for Health Care Providers: Certified by the American Heart Association-Expires-08/2025
- ACLS, for Health Care Providers: Certified by the American Heart Association-Expires-08/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Perioperative
Columbia Eye Surgical Center
09.2022 - Current
Certified School Nurse
Gaston County Schools
08.2019 - 09.2022
RN Case Manager
Advanced Home Health
08.2014 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse-BSN (Pre-Operative, PACU)
Atrium Health Cleveland
08.2013 - 08.2019
RN Case Manager
Harmony Care Hospice
01.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Palmetto Health Richland
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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