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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