Kasi Popovich
Irwin,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner student with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in conducting assessments and developing care plans in alignment with best practices and regulatory standards. Proven ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure positive health outcomes. Looking to leverage my expertise and passion for patient wellbeing by gaining experience as a student.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expert Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC East
12.2021 - Current
- Functioned as a nurse in an Interventional Procedures Lab (cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, electrophysiology, and vascular procedures)
- Administered moderate sedation to patients and monitored the patient's response
- Documented each step of the procedures, while simultaneously monitoring the patient's vital signs and clinical status
- Worked as part of a call team to respond to emergencies requiring cardiac catheterizations
- Audited each case to ensure that proper supplies and procedures were charged for and that discrepancies were corrected
Registered Nurse
MedExpress
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Triaged patients seeking medical care in the urgent care setting and documented within the electronic medical record system
- Assessed, treated, and educated patients according to the providers' orders and protocols
- Provided emergency care to patients presenting with life-threatening conditions
Registered Nurse
Merakey
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Functioned as a nurse caring for patients with profound physical and intellectual disabilities
- Administered medications and treatments, as ordered by the physician
- Expertly assessed nonverbal patients and communicated findings and recommendations with the physician
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Magee
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Triaged patients in the Emergency Department setting according to hospital protocol
- Assessed, treated, educated, and discharged patients while collaborating with other care team members
- Responded to emergency situations, throughout the hospital, as part of the code team
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Shadyside
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Functioned as a registered nurse caring for patients on a telemetry unit
- Assessed, treated, educated, and discharged patients while collaborating with other health care team members
- Documented assessments, goals of care, and concerns in the electronic medical record system
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA12-2026
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
12-2020
Diploma in Nursing -
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
01-2014
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Nurse preceptor
- Charge nurse
Certification
Pennsylvania RN License
ACLS/BLS
Quality-Improvement Certification
Advanced Quality Education Certification
Timeline
Expert Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC East
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
MedExpress
11.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Merakey
05.2017 - 12.2020
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Magee
01.2016 - 05.2017
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Shadyside
10.2014 - 01.2016
Pennsylvania RN License
ACLS/BLS
Quality-Improvement Certification
Advanced Quality Education Certification
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Duquesne University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Diploma in Nursing -
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
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