STEPHANIE MEYER
Kansas City
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with 13+ years of combined RN and NP experience across trauma, anesthesia, orthopedics, and hospital-based care. Expert in clinical decision-making, utilization management, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to analyze clinical data, optimize care pathways, reduce operational inefficiencies, and improve patient outcomes. Highly skilled in evidence-based medicine, chart review, risk stratification, critical thinking, and healthcare systems optimization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma surgery nurse practitioner
NKC health
North Kansas City
01.2024 - Current
- Provided acute and post-operative care for critically ill trauma patients, independently managing complex cases in a high-volume hospital
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, synthesized data, and made evidence-based clinical decisions in coordination with attending surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensured meticulous documentation in electronic medical records, maintaining compliance with hospital policies and national quality standards.
- Reviewed patient progress and outcomes to identify trends, optimize care protocols, and support quality improvement initiatives.
- Participated in case reviews, morbidity and mortality conferences, and protocol development, demonstrating strong understanding of regulatory, risk, and utilization standards
- Collaborated with care teams to enhance efficiency, patient safety, and resource utilization, aligning clinical decisions with best-practice guidelines.
Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner
Meritas Health
Kansas City
10.2020 - Current
- Led perioperative quality initiatives to reduce surgical delays and improve patient outcomes
- Monitored key performance indicators including cancellations, readmissions, and patient throughput
- Developed and implemented evidence-based pre-anesthesia protocols improving operational efficiency and safety
- Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments and interdisciplinary care coordination
- Performed detailed chart reviews ensuring medical necessity, compliance, and best practice standards
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner
Rockhill Orthopedics
Lee's Summit
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Created and implemented a new NP role to support orthopedic surgical services
- Managed inpatient rounding, OR assistance, and outpatient follow-up care
- Developed care pathways improving recovery timelines and complication prevention
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care improving patient flow and outcomes
Registered Nurse - Trauma, Emergency & Surgical Services
North Kansas City Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2018
- Delivered high-level trauma care in a Level II trauma center
- Led initiatives to improve ER-to-ICU handoff processes and patient safety protocols
- Conducted rapid clinical assessments, initiated treatment protocols, and supported emergency interventions
- Participated in hospital quality improvement initiatives reducing medication errors and improving outcomes
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri Kansas City
Skills
- Medical Necessity Determination
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Risk Stratification
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Quality Improvement
- Care Pathway Optimization
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Epic
- Cerner
- Telehealth
- Clinical Audits
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Association of Missouri Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- AGNP-BC
- ATLS
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Trauma surgery nurse practitioner
NKC health
01.2024 - Current
Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner
Meritas Health
10.2020 - Current
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner
Rockhill Orthopedics
07.2018 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse - Trauma, Emergency & Surgical Services
North Kansas City Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri Kansas City