ANGELA R POLI
Ford City,PA
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Education Specialist with a proven track record at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, excelling in curriculum development and hands-on instruction. Skilled in training healthcare professionals on medical devices while fostering staff collaboration and development. Committed to enhancing learning outcomes and maintaining quality assurance standards in clinical education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Education Specialist
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2025 - Current
- Evaluated and monitored new employee progress to promote positive learning outcomes.
- Frequently provided educational lectures to employees.
- Provided clinical education to healthcare professionals on the use of medical devices and products.
Education Clinician
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2021 - 03.2025
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Introduced new departmental policies, and oriented staff to facilitate the adoption of changes.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help employees with individual needs.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse- Operating Room
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2014 - 03.2021
- Direct patient care in the operating room setting, all encompassing roles as circulator, scrub and treatment room care Highly engaged in unit and hospital initiatives and committees Unit preceptor of new hires and students Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements for growth and career development.
Professional Staff Nurse- Peri-Anesthesia
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2010 - 01.2014
- Preparing and educating the operative patient for surgery.
- Direct care of the postoperative patient recovering from anesthesia in the PACU setting.
- Direct care of patients in the ambulatory care setting including discharge teaching.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA05.2008
Skills
- Individual instruction
- Clinical education
- Developing curriculum
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Staff collaboration
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Training & Development
- Medical device training
Affiliations
Professional Development Council , Employee Experience Council,CHNA
Magnet Champion
AORN, ANPD Member
Certification
- Current CNOR certification
Timeline
Clinical Education Specialist
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Education Clinician
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2025
Senior Professional Staff Nurse- Operating Room
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2021
Professional Staff Nurse- Peri-Anesthesia
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
12.2010 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University
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