Stephanie Eileen Austgen
Fishers
Summary
Highly qualified Registered Nurse with nearly 32 years of strong clinical experience in diverse patient population. Skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, medical device and pharmaceutical evolution, and practices multidisciplinary care coordination.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting health literacy and self-care strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritized high-quality patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Riverview Health
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Provide direct patient care to inpatient and outpatient clients for various endoscopic procedures. Responsibilities include pre-assessment, assisting in procedure room and post procedure care. Patient and family education delivered to each individual as well as excellent clinical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Central Indiana Orthopedics
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Worked per diem as post anesthesia care nurse. Patient population included upper and lower extremity outpatient procedures. Collaborated with anesthesiologist, physician assistant and surgeon to assure desired patient outcomes.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Indiana University Health
03.2011 - 01.2016
- Provided comprehensive medical and emotional care to patients in post anesthesia recovery. Explained medical procedures and treatment processes to patients and families to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Indiana University Health
08.1994 - 06.2007
- Held various staff nurse and informal nurse leadership positions within a large healthcare system. Provided excellent patient care to a diverse patient population. Responsibilities included nursing staff shift oversight, collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes, education to patients and their caregivers to ensure appropriate post hospital care, and administering patient medication.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio06-1994
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Relationship building
- High level of autonomy
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Riverview Health
04.2019 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Central Indiana Orthopedics
03.2016 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Indiana University Health
03.2011 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Indiana University Health
08.1994 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio State University