STACEY L.

WATERS, DNP, RN, AG-ACNP-BC

1264 Huie Street, Prattville, AL 36066
(334) 799-3868; swatersrn@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

Jacksonville State University

Doctor of Nursing Practice July 2020
GPA: 4.0

University of South Alabama

Master of Science, Nursing December 2013
Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
GPA: 3.87
Honors: Spirit of Nursing Award

Jacksonville State University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing December 2011
GPA: 4.0
Honors: Cum Laude

Troy University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology May 2005
GPA: 3.44
Honors: Provost’s List, Dean’s List

Troy University
Associate of Science, Nursing May 2000
GPA: 3.3
Honors: Dean’s List, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital, Valley, AL

 Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner 2017 – Present
Provide competent and efficient evidence-based care to adult inpatients in the acute care setting.
Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, admission, management, and discharge of patients with
acute and chronic illnesses. Perform thorough medication reconciliation and provide education to
patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and follow-up. Coordinate
transitions in care following discharge from the acute care setting. Communicate clearly and
professionally with consultants and supervising physicians regarding the plan of care of clients.
Provide clear and thorough documentation of assessment, diagnoses, and plans of care as a
communication tool to other providers. Interact with patients and families to improve patient
understanding, satisfaction, and compliance.

TeamHealth, Montgomery, AL
 Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner 2014- Present
Provide competent and efficient evidence-based care to adult inpatients in the acute care setting.
 Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, admission, management, and discharge of patients with
acute and chronic illnesses. Perform thorough medication reconciliation and provide education to
patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and follow-up. Coordinate
transitions in care following discharge from the acute care setting. Communicate clearly and
professionally with consultants and supervising physicians regarding plan of care of clients.
Provide clear and thorough documentation of assessment, diagnoses, and plans of care as a
communication tool to other providers. Interact with patients and families to improve patient
understanding, satisfaction, and compliance.

Prattville Baptist Hospital, Prattville, AL

 Clinical Nurse Educator 2011-2014
Working closely with quality and infection control departments, developed live and online
evidence-based continuing education (CE) opportunities for all emergency, medical-surgical,
surgical, and critical care staff. Organized clinical rotations for undergraduate nurses requiring
clinical experience and preceptorship at Prattville Baptist Hospital. Led hospital quality
improvement project to reduce readmissions and improve patient outcomes following inpatient
discharge.

 Staff Nurse, Emergency Department 2002-2011

Provided competent and efficient patient care in a busy 17-bed emergency department. Performed
charge nurse responsibilities, made staffing assignments, and served on critical care transport
team when patient condition required transfer to another facility.

Louise M. Smith Development Center, Prattville, AL

 Facility Nurse 2007-2010
Administered medications to mentally and physically disabled adults in a group home and day
program setting. Reconciled medication administration records, organized physician visits, and
trained unlicensed personnel in first aid, CPR, and safety precautions for group home residents.

Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery, AL

 Staff Nurse, Emergency Department 2000-2002
Performed as a staff nurse in a 55-bed, level 2 trauma center. Fulfilled relief charge nurse duties,
functioned on code and trauma teams, and trained new employees, including new graduate RNs.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

 Registered Nurse (RN)

o State of Alabama, License Number 1-092991
 Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP)
o American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2014
 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
o American Heart Association
 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
o American Heart Association
 ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS

 Prattville Baptist Hospital – Education for Autauga County School Nurses, 2012-2013
Appointed by hospital administration to assist in planning and implementing needed CE
opportunities and classes for Autauga County School Nurses as part of Prattville Baptist
Hospital’s community involvement affairs.

 Prattville Baptist Hospital – Subject Matter Expert for building electronic medical record
documentation system, 2008-2011
Appointed by hospital administration to serve on a build, design, and implementation team for
Cerner Electronic Documentation System for a 3-hospital system. Duties included making design
decisions, ensuring documentation was appropriate for meaningful use, training more than 500
physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff on the final product functionality before adoption, and
continuing support after implementation.

 Prattville Baptist Hospital – Autauga County Domestic Violence Task Force, 2006-2007
Appointed by hospital CEO to be facility representative on a community task force to reduce/end
domestic violence and support victims of domestic violence. Duties included coordination of
community efforts with hospital resources.

MEMBERSHIPS

 American Nurses Association (ANA) – member since 2000

 American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) – member since 2012

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Nurse Champions for Medication Reconciliation: Making a Difference- 2020

 Presented DNP project information to the project facility’s CEO, Nursing administrators, Quality
department leaders and Pharmacy Director. Information regarding the project goals, design,
methods and interventions, and statistical analysis of the results data was provided in PowerPoint
format. The purpose of the presentation was to inform facility decision-makers of implications
and recommendations regarding proposed changes after completion of a quality improvement
project surround medication reconciliation in an inpatient setting.
 This DNP quality improvement project was also presented to Jacksonville State University DNP
students and faculty to fulfill DNP degree requirements.
 As an intervention of the medication reconciliation quality improvement project, a classroom-
style education was provided to select nurses who participated in the project.

Safer Handoff Communication - 2014

 Provided education to operating room and PACU staff on safe handoff communication, including
SBAR communication techniques, closed-loop communication, and the use of checklists to
ensure optimal patient safety for this high-risk department.

A Case Study: Neurocysticercosis- 2013

 Developed and presented a case study of a patient with neurocysticercosis for faculty and peer
cohort at the University of South Alabama. The presentation included chief complaint, patient
 history, diagnostics ordered, differential diagnoses, and medical management of the patient used
in case study.

Teach Back: Assessing Patient Understanding- 2013

 Researched and developed a two- hour lecture and return demonstration of the teach-back process
of patient education to all nursing staff at Prattville Baptist Hospital. This was presented as a part
of a quality initiative to reduce readmissions and enhance patient outcomes.

All in a Day’s Work: PCT Refresher Course- 2013

 Developed and presented a 2.5-hour lecture and presentation of basic skills of patient care
technicians at Prattville Baptist Hospital. This class included information on vital signs, specimen
collection, oral care, catheter care, and fall prevention.

Acute Ischemic Stroke- 2013

 Developed and presented a 2-hour CE lecture and presentation for the University of South
Alabama on the evidence-based treatment of patients with acute ischemic stroke. Presented as a
mandatory educational requirement to all nurses at Prattville Baptist Hospital at the request of
hospital administration.

Suicide Risk, Assessment, and Prevention- 2012

 Presentation and lecture of suicide risk assessment, suicide prevention, and therapeutic
communication. Developed as a requirement of Jacksonville State University. After completion,
this was presented to all medical-surgical, ICU, and emergency department nurses at Prattville
Baptist Hospital at the request of the facility CEO.

Foley Care and CAUTI Prevention- 2012

 Developed and presented a 2.5-hour CE lecture and presentation on the importance of proper
Foley catheter care in effort to eliminate catheter associated urinary tract infections at Prattville
Baptist Hospital. The presentation included proper insertion techniques, urinary specimen
collection, and effective perineal care and was presented to all nurses and patient care technicians
with a mannequin return demonstration requirement.

Rapid Sequence Intubation: What You Need to Know- 2011

 Developed and implemented a contest consisting of a 4-week series of written information on
rapid sequence intubation for all nurses at Prattville Baptist Hospital followed by a multiple-
choice post-test. The unit with the highest post-test scores won a home-cooked dinner and
dessert, prepared and served by hospital administration.

Are You Going to Wash Them or Not?- 2011

 Participated in the making of a fun and educational video displaying the importance of staff
handwashing to patients of Prattville Baptist Hospital. The video is available for viewing at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v+pvbhqDtDvwc
 REFERENCES

Sanjiv Shah, M.D.

Hospitalist, TeamHealth
7105 Old Southwick Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 451-0175
sanjivshahmd@hotmail.com

Stephani Shoaf, MSN, CRNP, ACNP-BC

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
215 Little Deer Run
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 380-3668
stephanishoaf@yahoo.com

Gurvinder Mangat, M.D.

Private Practice MD
7857 S. Valleyhead Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(334) 294-5164
gmangat@msn.com