Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Pre-op/PACU/OR/Scheduling
AHN-Bethel Park Surgery Center
12.2020 - Current
Conducted pre-op assessments on patients in the scheduling office to ensure readiness for surgery
Communicated patient health concerns to the anesthesia team to facilitate safe surgical procedures
Coordinated with surgeons' offices to obtain necessary documents, clearances, and lab work for surgical preparation
Scheduled arrival times for surgical patients to ensure timely procedures for all surgical patients
Trained in multiple areas of the surgery center
Waterfront Surgery Center- PACU
08.2016 - 12.2020
Recover patients post anesthesia
Instruct patients and family members on crutch training, orthopedic devices, incentive spirometers, JP drains, dietary changes, foley care, etc.
Discharge patients and give post op education
MedExpress Urgent Care-RN
09.2010 - 01.2017
Triaged and prioritized patients based on complaints and symptoms
Obtained accurate history and medication list for providers
Performed rapid testing, IVs, blood draws, cultures, and other testing as ordered
Jefferson Regional Medical Center-Med/Surg, ER, Care Works-telemetry
05.2002 - 12.2010
Assessed and cared for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric
Experience in ER, Med/Surg, Telemetry
Worked closely with social services and home care nurses to facilitate a smooth discharge for patients.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
01-2017
Associates - Nursing
CCAC-South Campus
West Mifflin, PA
01-2002
Skills
Patient assessment
Patient education
Care coordination
Chart review
Electronic health records
Clinical judgment
Critical thinking
Patient prioritization
Team communication
Excellent communication
Verbal communication
Certification
Certified AmbulatoryPerianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) -May 12, 2026 ACLS certified- April 2026 PALS certified -April 2026 BLS Certified- February 2026
Timeline
RN Pre-op/PACU/OR/Scheduling
AHN-Bethel Park Surgery Center
12.2020 - Current
Waterfront Surgery Center- PACU
08.2016 - 12.2020
MedExpress Urgent Care-RN
09.2010 - 01.2017
Jefferson Regional Medical Center-Med/Surg, ER, Care Works-telemetry
PACU RN to Pacu, Pre/Post op, Pre Admit Supervisor at Slidell Memorial HospitalPACU RN to Pacu, Pre/Post op, Pre Admit Supervisor at Slidell Memorial Hospital