Nurse Practitioner Nursing Assistant
Resume:
Stacey J. Maier
Murphy, TX *****
************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with over twenty years’ experience in healthcare. A natural caregiver that truly enjoys caring for patients and is excited to fulfill the role of provider while staying true to nursing roots. Passionate about caring for the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs of all patients. Held various roles in the healthcare team which enhances the ability to easily collaborate with all members. Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills whether communicating with patients, family members, or other members of the healthcare team
Flexible and able to adapt easily to the needs of patients and staff
Life long learner that is open to and excited about gaining knowledge to increase skills as a practitioner
Competent and comfortable interacting and forming relationships with all roles of the healthcare team and patients to promote better outcomes
Energetic and positive
Work Experience
Care More Primary Care Clinic
Primary Care Provider for patient ages 14 and up (July 2021 to Present)
Provide routine health care, manage chronic illness and disease, treat acute illnesses
Order lab and diagnostic tests and interpret results appropriately
Perform physical assessments
Complete effective in person and virtual appointments
Refer patients to specialists as necessary
Work effectively with all members of the health care team Aspire Health Care
Family Nurse Practitioner for home based palliative care patients (August 2018 to July 2021)
Care for chronically ill patients with multiple co-morbidities
Perform assessments
Order and interpret lab and diagnostic tests as appropriate
Manage symptoms and treat exacerbations
Conduct goals of care conversations with patients and their families
Prognosticate and transition to a higher level of care as appropriate The Center for Outpatient Medicine, Bloomington, IL Registered Nurse in the Pre and Post-Operative Area, Procedure Area, and the Recovery Care Center (April 2013 to February 2018)
Performed pre-operative testing and reported results appropriately to qualify patients for ambulatory surgery
Admitted and educated patients and their families prior to ambulatory surgery
Recovered and discharged patients after ambulatory surgery
Assisted Quality Assurance Nurse with research studies and education of staff
Cared for patients 24 to 48 hours after surgery
Communicated with physicians and ancillary staff regarding patient’s progress and/or complications Nurse Manager of the Pre and Post Operative Area (August 2007 to April 2013)
Used evidence based practice to manage and over see care for all patients in the Pre and Post OP area
Managed the daily schedule including assigning breaks and allowing for planned and unplanned absences
Assigned RNs to the appropriate duties
Assigned patients to the appropriate room or bay
Planned for the next business day’s patients and staffing
Consulted with surgeons and anesthesiologists as necessary regarding scheduling, patient care etc
Communicated with the other department managers as needed
Communicated with the Medical Director, Director of Anesthesia, Business Director, or Clinical Director as necessary
Distributed the staff’s schedule monthly
Performed staff evaluations
Sat on the committee for accreditation by the Joint Commission which includes being responsible for Medication Management and Waived Testing
Served as the CLIA Director
Managed supplies for the unit
Created, changed, and ordered forms as needed
Performed pre-operative testing and reported results appropriately to qualify patients for ambulatory surgery
Admitted patients and educate patients and their families prior to ambulatory surgery
Recovered and discharged patients after ambulatory surgery Registered Nurse (February 2005 to August 2007)
Performed pre-operative testing and reported results appropriately to qualify patients for ambulatory surgery
Admitted patients and educated patients and their families prior to ambulatory surgery
Recovered and discharged patients after ambulatory surgery
Assisted Quality Assurance Nurse with research studies and education of staff Memorial Health Systems, Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL Charge Nurse (November 2002 to February 2005)
Assigned patients to the appropriate room and bed
Managed the plan of care for patients assigned to LPNs
Communicated with the Nurse Manager and/or Nursing Supervisor on the condition of patients, staff, bed availability, or any other significant event
Made appropriate patient assignments for each staff member Registered Nurse (June 2002 to February 2005)
Planned and facilitated care for post-operative orthopaedic patients
Planned care and educated on the plan of care
Lead team of licensed practical nurses, nursing technicians, certified nursing assistants, and unit clerks
Co-Chairperson for Unit Based Council on Orthopaedics 2003-2004
Chair Person for Unit Based Council on Orthopaedics 2004-2005
Orthopaedics Magnet Champion (November 2003 to February 2005)
Registered Nurse Leader of CNA and Nursing Technician discussion group (September 2003 to February 2005)
Nursing Technician (January 1998 to June 2002)
Assisted patients with the activities of daily living in general medical and intermediate care units
Managed tube feeding pumps, cleared and recorded the amounts of intravenous fluids administered
Performed urinary catheterizations, sterile dressing changes, and any other duties as assigned Certified Nursing Assistant (July 1997 to January 1998)
Assisted patients with the activities of daily living in general medical and intermediate care units
Performed any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager or charge nurse Sacred Heart Convent (June 1998 to August 2000)
Certified Nursing Assistant
Held responsibilities for the activities of daily living for residents Education
Associate Degree in Nursing- Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL May 2002 Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL October 2015 Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner – Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL March 2018
Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Board Certified. Hobbies and Interests
Licensed Foster Parent (2007 to 2014)
Director of childcare center at the Kiwanis District Convention in Normal, IL (January 2012) Member of the Parent Teacher Organization for Sugar Creek Elementary School Normal, IL (2011 to 2018) Vision and Hearing Screening Volunteer for McLean County Unit 5 Schools (2016 to 2018) Medical Volunteer for Blooming Knockers Football Club (2015, 2016, and 2017 Seasons) Wylie Football League Board Member (2019 to Present) St Anthony Catholic Church Confirmation Years 1 and 2 Catechesis Instructor (2020 to Present) References
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