Advanced Practice Nurse
Resume:
https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&tbs=sur:fmc&tbm=isch&q=writing+healthcare+policy&chips=q:writing+healthcare+policy,online_chips:document&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjp65ORvqH7AhVkBTQIHUl6Az4Q4lYICCgA&biw=360&bih=460Stacie R. Santangelo, RN, MS, CHFN, APN, CCNS
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Professional Statement
I am a highly qualified, forward-thinking, & self-directed advanced practice nurse and nurse educator with superior writing, problem-solving, communication, & management skills. I have extensive experience managing critically ill patients with chronic diseases. I have extensive experience educating college-level students with proven outcomes. I practice and educate utilizing best practice/evidence-based guidelines. I am motivated to improve outcomes for diverse patient populations, students, & healthcare organizations.
Personal Professional Quote
“A heart of compassion, a thoughtful mind, and a caring soul that gives without boundaries will certainly impact lives. That, to me, defines success.”
Stacie R. Santangelo, professional interview Chicago Tribune 5/2018
Article regarding HF Outcomes in an academic medical center
https://www.thestarfishchange.org/starfish-tale
adapted from "The Star Thrower" by Loren C. Eiseley
Sample of Lecture Material/ educational presentations, and writing samples are available upon request.
Clinical Interests
Nursing, patient, and staff education
College-level pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical nursing
Improving NCLEX pass rates, learning potential, and student outcomes.
Writing for healthcare and related fields
Human behavior and psychology of learning
Critical thinking
Guideline-directed practice
Clinical outcomes and improvement
Clinical research
Infectious diseases, prevention, monitoring, and educating
Advanced heart failure and cardiac disease
Complex chronic disease management
Patient rights/advocacy
Medical and Nursing ethics
Skills
●Healthcare writing
●Consultant
●Mentor
●Leader
●Clinical Expert
●Educator
●Problem Solver
●Effective Communicator
●Change Agent
●Guideline Directed Practice
●National Public Speaker
●Therapeutic Listener
●Ethical
●Quick Learner
●Clinical Researcher
●Effectively Resolves Conflict
●HEDIS Competent
●EMR superuser
●EPIC, Cerner, Point Click Care, Practice Fusion, Google, Microsoft, Macintosh competent.
●ATI/Blackboard/Lippincott proficient
●Next Gen NCLEX question writer
Professional Work History (last 15 years)
Professor of Nursing Rasmussen University, Mokena Tinley Park, IL 12/2022-present
Pharmacology course lead Illinois
Giving Opportunities to Advance Learning & Success (GOALS) Program Student Success Coordinator
NCLEX and “Simclex” champion for Rasmussen University MTP Campus
Pharmacology, lab, and clinical rotations
Counsel, educate, & advise undergraduate nursing students regarding academic
performance, career options, future opportunities
Assist in the simulation lab during clinical practicums.
Supervise and educate nursing students in various clinical experiences.
Provide work groups by ZOOM & in-person for students to complete NCLEX prep questions,
lab review, physiology, pathophysiology, & cellular adaptation
Offer review sessions with students to master critical thinking, instructed on the concept &
how to actualize into nursing practice
Advanced Practice Nurse, Lead Cardiac APN Community Physicians Oakbrook Terrace, IL
11/2021-11/2022
Treat & evaluate patients in skilled, long-term care nursing facilities and in-home settings with acute & chronic cardiac and chronic conditions.
Performed HEDIS audits of patient’s charts to ensure CMS compliance
Collaborated with cardiologists, healthcare providers, nursing personnel, office staff & social
work to recommend & implement various treatments to improve outcomes.
Educate patients, staff & families about evidence-based guidelines to manage conditions.
Developed heart failure protocols for SNF & LTC facilities to reduce & prevent hospital
admissions for acute exacerbations of the disease
Developed and executed education plans for the nursing and other staff members at Community Physicians
Worked closely with facilities to provide staff education, infection prevention, exam skills, and documentation.
Nursing Presenter and Writer Pesi, Inc. Chicago, IL 2/2022- present
Presentation of various topics for online audiences: RNs, APNs, PAs, & MDs
Develop lectures, and post-test questions according to CCNE regulations
Presented “Heart Failure Guidelines Update” in recent lecture series
Currently in the process of developing a program for a Next-Gen NCLEX seminar
Content writing for various topics as requested by Pesi
Assistant Professor Lecturer, Faculty Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL 6/2021-5/2022
Assistant professor lecturer for undergraduate baccalaureate nursing program
Taught pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, pathophysiology, and clinical rotations
Counseled, educated, & advised undergraduate nursing students regarding academic
performance, career options, future opportunities
Assisted in the simulation lab during clinical practicums
Supervision and education of nursing students in various clinical experiences.
Student Management Committee member assessing new applications to the nursing program, evaluating students with performance issues, and scholarship recipients
Provided work groups by ZOOM & in-person for students to complete NCLEX prep questions, lab review, physiology, pathophysiology, & cellular adaptation
Held review sessions with students to master critical thinking, instructed on the concept &
how to actualize into nursing practice
Developed test questions for pharmacology & med-surg for undergrad nursing department
Worked on the “next gen” NCLEX project to prepare students and incorporate testing models into the current curriculum.
Recipient of the “teacher of the week” award from 93.9 FM, March 2022.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Consultant Healthcare Consultants, LTD. Oak Lawn,
IL 10/2019-12/2022
Applied advanced practice knowledge & skills to examine efficiency, structure, & workflow of various healthcare organizations
Schedule meetings with managers to identify gaps, areas of concern, and/or suboptimal performance following analysis.
Perform HEDIS audits of patient’s charts to ensure CMS compliance
Provide recommendations for areas of improvement, efficiency, & organizational flow
Assist healthcare corporations & management to achieve improved patient satisfaction & employee retention.
Advanced Practice Nurse/Preceptor Greatland Home Health Care Naperville, IL 6/2020-
9/2021
Practiced advanced practice knowledge & skills to treat patients at home with various acute & chronic diagnoses.
Performed advanced assessment, medication review, & OASIS evaluation
Managed patients at home with COVID-19, wounds, enteral feedings, central lines, port-a-cath care, chemotherapy, tracheostomy placement, & IV medications
Collaborated with attending physicians to recommend treatment plans for patients & reduce hospital readmissions, improve compliance, & quality of life
Performed HEDIS audits of patient’s charts and RN documentation to ensure CMS compliance
Provided hands-on orientation, & onboarded new advanced practice nurses in the field
Worked closely with management to implement programs to reduce readmissions, improve workflows, & remain compliant with regulatory bodies.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Northwestern Medicine Chicago, IL 08/2013 -10/2019
Independently managed chronically ill patients with acute & chronic advanced heart failure,
ventricular assist devices, & cardiac transplantation
Managed complex cardiac patients with multiple comorbidities including hypertension, coronary artery disease, vascular disease, CVA's, renal failure, sleep apnea, & diabetes
Management modalities include traditional and non-traditional methods, including email,
video chat/facetime, and online assessments
Preceptor & trainer for new hires/APNs in cardiology department
Actively participated in multi-centered national research studies
Served on the patient education and palliative care committees.
Organized, implemented, & monitored the outpatient hemodynamic monitoring system which reduced heart failure hospital readmissions by 80%
Quarterly recognition: Med Staff Office for ranking in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction
Repeated recipient of "Excellence in Patient Care” award by Northwestern Med management
National speaker on Heart Failure Management including advanced disease processes, GDMT, & advanced therapies
Assisted National & local Quality programs to reduce heart failure hospital readmissions
Elected to be on the “National Thought Leaders Forum" for Heart Failure to evaluate current guidelines & explore expanded treatment modalities.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse UChicago Medicine Chicago, IL 01/2012 - 07/2013
Managed critically ill advanced heart failure patients pre & post-cardiac transplant
Collaborated with attending physicians to manage complex immunosuppressive
medications, order invasive & noninvasive testing, pre & post-transplant.
Served as the primary advocate for patients & families by therapeutic listening,
educating, & managing acute & chronic health issues pre/post-transplant.
Collaborated with the healthcare team to diagnose, treat, & refer to specialty services
Performed follow-up care, evening & urgent care on-call, & emergency consultation
Maintained patient records & ensured patient privacy & clinical compliance, especially
donor-related issues
Maintained SRTR database & maintained quality measures & metrics
Closely worked with social workers to help patients with financial issues come up with plans to aid in medication costs & initiate grants.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL 2/2008 - 1/2012
Performed advanced physical exams, ordered & interpreted lab results, diagnostics tests, &
up-titrated guideline-directed medical therapies
Participated in educating medical students, residents, & advanced heart failure fellows
Developed education materials for nursing staff, medical team, and staff
Participated and lectured at quarterly APN meetings for advanced practice providers
System-wide implementation of AHA initiative “Get with the Guidelines”
Data Monitor for Phase II “CardioMeMs” clinical trial
Participated and involved in hospital readmission and quality improvement teams
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Manager CHF Clinic St. Francis Hospital & Health
Center Blue Island, IL 1/2006 - 2/2008
Managed 10 RNs including schedules, evaluations, continuing education, licensure
requirements, and time off requests
Ensured clinic complied with JCAHO surveys
Reported directly to management and provided quarterly reports regarding outcomes, reduction in readmissions, clinic enrollment, and new referrals.
Continuing nursing education on trends and management of heart failure
Served as a resource to the patients, families, and nurses in the clinic
Educated local cardiologists for patient referrals to HF Clinic
Daily inpatient rounds on HF patients for referral to HF clinic upon discharge
Implemented "Aquapheresis” ultrafiltration system" with staff cardiologist
Education
Master of Nursing Science, 2002
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Critical Care: Advanced Practice Nurse
Majored in Nursing Science and Critical Care
Advanced Practice Nursing Focus
Rush University - Chicago, IL
Residency hours completed 12/2001-4/2002.
University of Chicago- Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Nursing Science, 1994
Saint Xavier University - Chicago, IL
Licensure and Certification
Registered Professional Nurse-IL
License # 041-284578.
Renewal 5/31/2024
Registered Advanced Practice Nurse-IL
License # 209-005000
Renewal 5/31/2024
Controlled Substance-IL
License # 209-005000
Renewal 5/31/2024
DEA Licensure- Federal
License # will be provided as required.
Renewal 2/28/2025
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Critical Care
Board Certification # C00 640136
Recertification 12/31/2023
Board Certified Heart Failure Nurse
Certification #HFN325965
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS): American Heart Association.
Renewal 6/20/2023
All licenses are unrestricted and in good standing.
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