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Work History
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Accomplishments
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Stefanie Desiderio

Clayton

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Christiana Care, excelling in critical care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and emergency response, ensuring safety and comfort for patients and families in high-stress environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Christiana Care Emergency
09.2014 - Current
  • Applied critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions according to patient acuity levels and 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.
  • Fostered positive patient experiences through compassionate interactions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered Nurse

CCHS Stroke Treatment and Recovery Unit
05.2012 - 09.2014

Ensured patient-centered care in managing acute stroke, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Delivered postoperative care to patients following carotid endarterectomy surgery.

Educated patients and families on stroke treatment plans.

Registered Nurse

Christiana Care VNA
05.2011 - 05.2012

Delivered extensive care to patients reliant on ventilators across all age groups.

Coordinate efforts with relatives and a team of home health specialists to boost patient outcomes.

Facilitated a comforting environment to address patient and family concerns.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
05.2020

Continuing Education - Forensic Nurse Examiner Orientation

Christiana Care
Newark, De
09.2018

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Delaware Technical Community College
Stanton, De
12.2010

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Critical care
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency response
  • Emergency procedures
  • Emergency care
  • Ultrasound-guided IV placement

Accomplishments

Daisy Award recipient

Affiliations

Emergency Nurses Association

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Christiana Care Emergency
09.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse

CCHS Stroke Treatment and Recovery Unit
05.2012 - 09.2014

Registered Nurse

Christiana Care VNA
05.2011 - 05.2012

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Wilmington University

Continuing Education - Forensic Nurse Examiner Orientation

Christiana Care

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Delaware Technical Community College
Stefanie Desiderio