STEPHENS
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 682-7674 | stephmi1@aol.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Highly accomplished, proactive, and detail-oriented professional with 30 years of nursing experience, including 20
years as a nurse practitioner, in fast-paced, demanding environments. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to
develop and implement treatment plans that drive positive patient outcomes. Maintains adherence to strict quality
standards; proven ability to consistently identify innovative methods of improving operational and performance
excellence. Optimizes patient flow and ensures admitted patients are attended to in an efficient and timely manner.
Areas of Expertise
Patient Assessment Care Plan Development Interdisciplinary Collaboration Case Management
Grant Writing Patient Advocacy Staff Development / Training Quality Improvement Team Building
Patient Flow Optimization Critical Care Program Management Patient Relations Records Maintenance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GEORGIA EMERGENCY ASSOCIATES, Savannah, GA
Jun 2010 Present
ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Emergency Department
Provide a wide range of emergency services, including suturing, incision/drainage, abscess/cellulitis, dental blocks,
staples, CPR, IV starts, cardioactive drug therapy, ventilator management, chest pain protocols, PE protocols,
splinting, and crutch training, to patients across six different counties.
Work in multiple disciplines from pediatric to gerontology, as well as wound care, burn care, acute psychiatric
care, OB/ GYN care, STEMI/ACS care, stroke care, staple suturing, and orthopedics.
Ensure all staff members are properly educated and trained in accordance with hospital and legal regulations.
Translate complex medical concepts and terms for patients to assist in making important medical decisions.
LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS via Wolters Kluwer Health, International
Reviewer for journal The Nurse Practitioner
May 2009-present
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Board Certified Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Director Pain Management Services (Sep 2005 Jan 2007)
Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pain management
program for the hospital. Managed key facets of daily healthcare administration, including business planning,
financial management, needs assessment, physician/nurse knowledge assessment, and educational planning.
Analyzed workflow processes to ensure adherence to JCAHO and AAPM standards and regulations.
Actively participated in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) 100,000 Lives campaign.
Performed in-depth analyses of collected data to identify methods of improving patient wait time, scheduling,
and satisfaction through the implementation of Six Sigma methodologies.
Provided non-traditional inpatient pain management services to hard to manage clients ie: patients who were
already addicted to drugs, psychiatric patients, oncology, pediatrics.
MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Savannah, GA
Sep 2001 Apr 2011
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Observation Unit (Nov 2003 Sep 2005)
Coordinated clinical and administrative functions for an 18-bed outpatient critical decision-making unit.
Additionally responsible for conducting medical history/physical exams and interpreting diagnostic test results.
Led multidisciplinary team that successfully decreased length of stay by nearly 33% (36.4 hours to 21.2 hours)
by bringing lab and radiology teams for partial shifts on the weekend to perform nuclear stress tests.
Fostered positive and constant communication within the interdisciplinary team to promote rapid assessment
and intervention for cardiac and other medical patients.
ANCC Board Certified Nurse -Practitioner Oncology Nurse Navigator (Sep 2001 Nov 2003)
Served on a several multidisciplinary, pain, performance improvement, education, and end of life/palliative care
committees, as well as teams involved in Cancer 101, Relay for Life, Cancer Challenges, and Harvest of Hope.
Primary point-of-contact for over 300 patient cases with thoracic and GI cancers; handled all aspects of patient
care, including managing all questions, concerns, scheduling, rescheduling, appointments, and prescriptions, to
reduce stress and allow the patient to devote 100% of their time and energy to improving their health.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner East Georgia Nephrology
Family Nurse Practitioner Candler Medical Group
Administrative Nursing Supervisor East Georgia Regional Medical Center
Family Nurse Practitioner Southeastern Neurological Associates
Family Nurse Practitioner N.W. Medical Rehabilitation
Charge Nurse Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
Administrative Nursing Supervisor East Georgia Regional Medical Center
Traveling Nurse Various Locations
Staff/Charge/Asst. Head Nurse & Program Developer Memorial Medical Center
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
American Academy of Pain Management
American Society of Pain Management Nurses
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
Chair MyMemorial Campaign 2008 Philanthropic Campaign
Chair Pain Management Committee and Advisory Board (2003 2007)
Key 100 Alumni Class of 2003 / Chair (2006) Key 100
Freshstart Facilitator / I Can Cope Facilitator / Relay for Life Volunteer American Cancer Society
Volunteer Habitat for Humanity / Hands on Ogeechee / AmeriCorps / Oatland Island Educational Facility
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