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Stephanie Mason

Bedford

Summary

Dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over six years of experience in patient care. Expertise in critical thinking, specialist referrals, and individualized care plans. Committed to improving patient health outcomes and empowering patients and families through education.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Ascension Medical Group
North Vernon
01.2019 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify healthcare needs.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Facilitated specialist referrals based on assessment findings and physician requests.
  • Educated patients and families on treatments, medications, and preventive care.
  • Utilized electronic health records for precise documentation of patient care activities.
  • Served as a preceptor for students during clinical rotations at assigned facility.
  • Attended regular continuing education courses to remain informed on current healthcare trends.

Office was initially in Seymour, Indiana. This was moved to North Vernon in May 2026.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Ascension Medical Group
Bedford,
08.2018 - 12.2022

St Vincent Dunn, formerly Dunn Memorial Hospital was closed December 16, 2022.

My work as APRN had included 2 days in cardiology in Ascension Medical Group office in Seymour and 3 days of Primary Care in Ascension Medical Group in Bedford. After closing of Bedford office, workplace changed to Seymour

Registered Nurse

IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington
02.2016 - 08.2018
  • Monitored exercise education, including medication, diet, and home exercise for post-cardiac event patients.
  • Conducted cardiac stress testing utilizing nuclear medicine and exercise protocols.
  • Provided IV access education before and after testing to enhance patient preparedness and understanding.

Registered Nurse

Advanced Vascular Access
Springville
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • Assessing for appropriate intravenous access, options included IV access, mid-line access and peripherally inserted central catheter.
  • Working in and maintaining sterile technique. Documentation, patient and staff education on procedure and care of newly placed access.

Registered Nurse

IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington
11.2012 - 02.2016
  • Oversaw post-operative care for patients following coronary bypass grafting and cardiac catheterization.
  • Collaborated with physical, occupational, and respiratory therapy teams to enhance patient recovery.
  • Educated patients and families on medications, exceptions, and discharge instructions.
  • Managed electronic health record documentation and resource allocation efficiently.

Registered Nurse

Dunn Memorial Hospital
Bedford
06.2010 - 11.2012
  • Assessed, implemented, reviewed, and documented care for MI patients, post-operative patients, patients receiving thrombolytic infusion, ventilated patients, and those requiring arterial lines and IV medications for blood pressure support.
  • Managed staffing, resource allocation, national database maintenance, and performance improvement measures for cardiac catheterization lab and cardiology department while also providing direct patient care.
  • Managed case management services for patient care and discharge.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
08-2018

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
12-1988

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Care planning
  • Cardiology management
  • Lab results interpretation
  • Diagnostic test interpretation
  • Specialist referrals
  • Electronic health records
  • Health promotion
  • Critical thinking
  • Family education

Certification

  • American Nurses Association/Indiana State Nurses Association
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Timeline

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Ascension Medical Group
01.2019 - Current

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Ascension Medical Group
08.2018 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse

IU Health Bloomington Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2018

Registered Nurse

Advanced Vascular Access
08.2014 - 08.2018

Registered Nurse

IU Health Bloomington Hospital
11.2012 - 02.2016

Registered Nurse

Dunn Memorial Hospital
06.2010 - 11.2012

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Bradley University

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

University of Evansville
Stephanie Mason