To obtain a nurse practitioner position in a clinical setting and utilize my experience and education to provide quality care to patients, while supporting family members throughout the disease process. Continue to apply my proven leadership abilities and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Surgery Clinical Nurse
Allegheny Health Network, West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2018 - Current
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols and standards of the health organization
Prepares patient charts, gathers and reviews all necessary testing required for scheduled surgery, and coordinates patient arrival times
Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and pharmacists for the age appropriate population
Initiates, monitors, and revises interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessment findings and physician orders for the age appropriate population
Completes patient documentation in a comprehensive manner in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements, while promoting interdisciplinary communication
Provides appropriate discharge teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them towards a full post- surgical recovery
Supports the development of colleagues, new staff, and students with regularly serving as a preceptor and charge nurse, as assigned
Finally, the appointed clinical liaison for the unit.
Neuro/Ortho/Trauma Clinical Nurse
Allegheny Health Network - Forbes Hospital
Monroeville, PA
12.2015 - 10.2018
Provided direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols and standards of the health organization
Utilized the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population
Initiated, monitored, and revised interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessment findings and physician orders for the age appropriate population
Completed patient documentation in a comprehensive manner in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements, while promoting interdisciplinary communication
Provided ongoing and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them across the continuum of care
Supports the development of colleagues, new staff, and students with regularly serving as a preceptor and charge nurse, as assigned
Finally, the appointed clinical liaison for the unit.
Registered Nurse
Woodlands Foundation
Wexford, PA
09.2016 - 04.2017
Senior medical staff who oversees Healthcare Associates in performing their duties; checks in all participants and related medications
Healthcare Associate
Woodlands Foundation
Wexford, PA
01.2015 - 08.2016
Effectively dispensed medications to participants; responded to illnesses and accidents, as appropriate; assessed situations and determined if higher medical attention was required
Camp Counselor
Woodlands Foundation
Wexford, PA
03.2014 - 12.2014
Proactively managed all aspects of care, including morning and bedtime routine, eating meals, recreation activities and personal hygiene care
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse
Carlow University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Waynesburg University
Skills
Health Information Policy and Procedure Development
Practice Standards Implementation
Treatment Program Planning
Oral and Written Communications
Compliance Monitoring
Inpatient Care
Specialized Care
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Patient Observation
Accomplishments
Physical Assessment: 75 Hours
Under supervision of Susan Mihaljevic, FNP-C
Primary Care I Student Nurse Practitioner: 152 Hours
Under supervision of Sharon Stobert, FNP-C
Primary Care II Student Nurse Practitioner: 150 Hours
Under supervision of Sharon Stobert, FNP-C
Community/Specialty (Cardiology): 75 Hours
Under supervision of Erin Wagner-Haggerty, FNP-C
Pediatrics: 75 Hours
Under supervision of Dr. Guy Nguyen, MD
Women’s Health: 75 Hours
Under supervision of Dr. Regina Murcko, MD
Certification
Registered Nurse through the PA Department of State
CPR certified through the American Heart Association
ACLS certified through the American Heart Association
Affiliations
Woodlands Young Professionals Group - Founding Board Member
Sigma Theta Tau International - Honor Society of Nursing – member since 2014
Timeline
Ambulatory Surgery Clinical Nurse
Allegheny Health Network, West Penn Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Woodlands Foundation
09.2016 - 04.2017
Neuro/Ortho/Trauma Clinical Nurse
Allegheny Health Network - Forbes Hospital
12.2015 - 10.2018
Healthcare Associate
Woodlands Foundation
01.2015 - 08.2016
Camp Counselor
Woodlands Foundation
03.2014 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse
Carlow University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Waynesburg University
Registered Nurse through the PA Department of State
CPR certified through the American Heart Association
ACLS certified through the American Heart Association
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