Stephanie Fezuk Zangardi
1531 Electric St. Dunmore
Summary
Astute, dedicated, and compassionate nurse possessing skills in effective communication, patient assessment, and pain management methods. An advocate for top-notch patient care. Determined to effectively comfort patients of all ages. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
American Mobile Nursing
04.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management of lifestyle changes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCAs and fluids, and orientated patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, PACU
AMN- Alleghany Health Network West Penn Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
Registered Nurse, PACU
AMN-New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met, and treatment goals.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
Registered Nurse, PACU
AMN-Geisinger Medical Center
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy/Registered Nurse, PACU
Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital Of Scranton
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through compassionate communication, addressing concerns, and providing thorough pre-and post-procedure education.
- Expedited recovery time for patients post-procedures by providing clear instructions regarding diet restrictions or medication regimens upon discharge from the facility.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital Of Scranton
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing
84 W South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA05.2016
Skills
- Medical device and patient monitoring
- Pain management/ medication administration
- Fluid intake/output monitoring
- Patient recovery assessments
- Emergency interventions
- Good communication skills
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Fast learner, Desire to learn, and Problem solver
- Adaptive and Flexible
- Attentive
Certification
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse, license number RN687286, expiration date 10/31/2025
- New York Registered Nurse, license number 843438, expiration date 04/30/2025
- Basic Life Support Certification, expiration 08/31/2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, expiration 08/31/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, expiration 08/31/2025
References
American Mobile Nursing
Mollie Pulley, Nurse Recruiter
858-465-2745
Mollie.Pulley@amnhealthcare.com
New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
Julie Gorman, Clinical Nurse Manager
845-325-4238
Jmg9039@nyp.org
Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton
Karen Marsh, Charge Nurse
570-954-2839
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
AMN- Alleghany Health Network West Penn Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
AMN-New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, PACU
American Mobile Nursing
04.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
AMN-Geisinger Medical Center
09.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy/Registered Nurse, PACU
Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital Of Scranton
06.2018 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital Of Scranton
05.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing
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