Janet Stiel

• Assigned to Progressive Care Floors
• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.

Travel Nurse for Progressive Care Floors

• Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
• Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.

• Improved patient recovery by providing skilled post-operative care and closely monitoring progress.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Progressive care unit with acute cardiac patients and patients with LVAD's.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

• Contributed to enhanced teamwork among medical staff members through effective communication skills and collaborative problem-solving approaches when addressing complex cases or challenges on the floor.
• Telemetry floor with mixed acuity of patients
• Prevented complications from chronic conditions with proactive monitoring of vital signs and timely medication administration per physician orders.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with patients and their families.

• Rapid contract for four weeks on an Acute Neuro floor with 6-7 patients
• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed within my scope of practice

• Mixed Progressive Care floor/Medical Surgical Floor

• Progressive Care floor 1:3 patients, Medical surgical Floor 1:6 patients.

• Progressive Care unit 1:4 patients on a neuro floor with high acuity.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.

• Progressive Care unit 1:5 patients during the outbreak of COVID

• Trauma Unit 1:6 patients
• Pediatic/Adult patients (14 and up) with gunshot wounds and major trauma.
• Enhance patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
• Educated patients and families on plan of care, and increasing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalization.

• Progressive care unit 1:3 patients with COVID
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.

• Cardiac Observation Unit 1:6 patients
• During early-COVID worked with Director of Infection Prevention to come up with plans to prevent the spread of the virus.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
• Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Employed on a dialysis/medical surgical floor
• Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Managed peritoneal dialysis patients
• Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
• Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
• Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
• Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.

• Transfer Coordinator Nurse: transferring patient to a higher level of care and communicating with outgoing and incoming specialists/hospitalists.
• communicating/activating Wings for STEMI/Emergency situations
• Answering after hour calls for physician offices and calling in prescriptions
• Incoming Community calls to triage patients and give medical advice

Surgical orthopedic /Spinal floor 1:6 patients

• Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence and charge nurse experience
• Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.