Anita Platten
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Highly dedicated life long learner with almost 4 years of Adult Cardio-Thoracic Intensive care nursing experience, with an increasingly passionate desire to care for patients in a more complex setting. Proficient in titrating vasopressors, effectively managing cardiac assist devices such as: intra-aortic balloon pump devices, pulmonary artery catheters, and CRRT machines. With over 1 year of Charge experience, I have broadened my leadership experience in other areas such as becoming a Preceptor for nurse interns and new graduate nurses, in addition to becoming a Magnet Representative for my unit.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC
Pittsburgh, Allegheny
07.2022 - Current
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
- Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.
- Championed the implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
Education
Biology
Grove City College
Grove City 08.2019 - 05.2020
Diploma in Nursing -
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
01.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 01.2024 - 10.2025
Skills
Excels in interpreting and properly assessing invasive cardiovascular hemodynamics in pulmonary artery catheters, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and EKGs
Trained in caring for post-operative open heart surgery patients and valve replacement/repair patients
Serves a wide patient population including: septic shock, cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, post cardiac arrest, post minimally invasive esophagectomy, hernia repair, lung surgery, trachs, intubated and more
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/2024
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/2024
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 06/2025
Critical Care Registered Nurse, 07/2025
Timeline
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Chatham University
01.2024 - 10.2025
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC
07.2022 - Current
Diploma in Nursing -
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
01.2021 - 04.2022
Biology
Grove City College
08.2019 - 05.2020
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