Amanda Slatko
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Clinician
UPMC Shadyside
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate steady workflow between admissions, discharges and post procedural patients on a 36-bed unit
- Interviewing, hiring and onboarding new employees.
- Manage staff scheduling and time off for 50 full-time, part-time and casual employees to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Coordinate with UPMC Travel Management and employees to ensure proper scheduling that meet unit needs and scheduling guidelines of travel staff.
- Increased staff retention and satisfaction
- Establish and continuously optimize unit schedules and individual work assignments daily.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, such as hospital acquired pressure injuries, to improve patient care quality. Suggested actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiative such as; collaboration with wound care team to facilitate rounds and find areas of improvement; gaining staff committee member for wound care council; providing education and promotion of proper SKIN assessments and prevention techniques to staff.
- Evaluate skills of personnel and verify staff certifications are up to date.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage employees to pursue continuous training.
Registered Nurse, Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Shadyside
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised staff as charge nurse and applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Registered Nurse, Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Shadyside
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Professional Staff Nurse
Medical Intensive Care
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Performed various critical care nursing interventions such as, monitoring patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and adjusting to promote stabilization and closely titrating high risk medications to maintain stable condition for patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Advanced Patient Care Technician
UPMC Shadyside
01.2012 - 06.2019
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
National Guard
Combat Medic, Veteran, United States Army
09.2006 - 09.2014
- Conducted realistic training scenarios to prepare medical team members and provide realistic battle or mass-casualty scenarios.
- Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
HUC
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supported hospital staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
- Executed administrative duties to facilitate unit tasks and meet team goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2021
Diploma of Nursing -
Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA05.2019
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff Assignments
- Nursing Staff Management
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
RN License #718553, PA State Board of Nursing
ACT 33/34 Clearances
CPR/BLS; ACLS
Professional Development
Patient Safety Essentials Certification-Wolff Center, 2023
Timeline
Senior Clinician
UPMC Shadyside
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Shadyside
09.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Shadyside
06.2019 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Professional Staff Nurse
Medical Intensive Care
06.2019 - 11.2020
Advanced Patient Care Technician
UPMC Shadyside
01.2012 - 06.2019
HUC
01.2011 - 01.2012
National Guard
Combat Medic, Veteran, United States Army
09.2006 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Diploma of Nursing -
Shadyside School of Nursing