Gail Rust
Upper Saint Clair,PA
Summary
Professionally trained nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
03.1987 - 04.2004
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Dialysis Nurse throughout all UPMC facilities.
Registered Nurse
St. Clair Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2004 - Current
Patient Placement Manager
- Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to process and direct patients to the appropriate departments
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.
- Float Nurse
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Orthopedic Nurse
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
Education
Diplomia - Nursing
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA1985
Skills
- Staff coaching
- Supervisory training
- Managing deadlines
- Analytical thinking
- Reporting requirements
- Strong presentation skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strategic decision-making
- Manages 14 CNA's
- Schedule coordination
- Meeting oversight
- Policy updates
- Process improvements
- Strong clinical judgment
- Learning management systems
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Clair Hospital
04.2004 - Current
Professional Staff Nurse
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian
03.1987 - 04.2004
Diplomia - Nursing
Mercy Hospital