About
Stephanie T. Lesnik is an experienced Registered Nurse with 29 years of professional nursing practice spanning acute care, outpatient services, perioperative care, and school health. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing, Leadership and Management and a Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate.
Stephanie specializes in pediatric and adolescent health, school health legislation, and district-wide nursing leadership. She is known for building collaborative, efficient, and student-centered care environments through clear communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Services
Stephanie offers expertise in:
School Health Leadership
Pediatric & Adolescent Health
Emergency Response & Triage
Chronic Disease Management
Health Policy & Compliance
Staff Training & Development
Care Coordination
Family & Community Engagement
Clinical Documentation & Reporting
Legal Nurse Consultation
Medical Record Review
Medical Record Summary & Timeline
Nursing Scope of Practice & Standards of Care
Experience
Director of Nursing Services & School Nurse
Madison Public Schools – Madison, CT | January 2020 – Present
Leads district-wide nursing practice and health service operations for a student population of 880. Develops and implements health protocols aligned with legislation and best practices. Provides direct clinical care, emergency response, and chronic disease management. Delivers training, mentorship, and resource coordination for school health staff. Serves as liaison between administration, staff, families, and community agencies. Ensures compliance with state and district health policies and collaborates with educators, families, and community partners to support student wellness.
Long-Term School Nurse Substitute
Madison Public Schools – Madison, CT | September 2019 – December 2019
Managed care needs of pre-K through 12th grade students, including those with special needs. Supported integration of students with diverse medical and developmental needs.
Peri-Operative Nurse
Constitution Eye Surgery Center – Waterford, CT | May 2003 – December 2007
Delivered pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care for day-surgery patients. Ensured safe surgical workflows and provided patient education.
Neuro-Trauma ICU Nurse
Albany Medical Center – Albany, NY | 1999 – 2002
Provided critical care to neurosurgical and trauma patients. Managed complex interventions and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
Surgical ICU Nurse
Hartford Hospital – Hartford, CT | 1998 – 2002
Delivered intensive care to surgical and trauma patients. Monitored critical conditions and executed high-acuity interventions.