Autumn Cepull
Tarentum,PA
Summary
To acquire a challenging position which will utilize present skills and expand experience as a registered nurse. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse/Emergency Department
Planet Healthcare/Penn Highlands Brookville
12.2023 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and enhance nursing competencies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Travel Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare/Clarion Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Emerus/AHN Neighborhood Hospitals
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections
- Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
RN, Emergency Department/Rotating Night Charge RN
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare/US Dept of Veterans Affairs
03.2014 - 11.2020
- Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Managed individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient health through nursing process
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
- Attended educational workshops and reviewed professional publications to maintain competency in nursing specialty
- Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Concordia Visiting Nurses
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Adhered to professional standards to protect reputation of home care agency
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress
- Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations
- Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection
- Supervised nurses' aides and assistants
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Care Manager/Medical Management and Policy
Highmark Inc.
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Participated in determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements and program benefits
- Established and maintained relationships with other community agencies and organizations to meet community needs and avoid duplication of services
- Consulted with agency staff and other community programs on program-related federal, state and county regulations and policies
- Defined problems, collected data, established facts and validated conclusions
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
RN, Critical Care/Emergency Dept/Urgent Care Ctr
Alle-Kiski Medical Center
08.2008 - 02.2014
- Modified patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses and conditions
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Provided customized patient and family education to foster continuum of care
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures
- Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies
- Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures
- Attended educational workshops and reviewed professional publications to maintain competency in nursing specialty.
Education
Completed coursework towards RN-BSN Nursing -
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA12.2008
Diploma Nursing -
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA02.2004
Nursing Pre-requisites -
CCAC North Campus
Pittsburgh, PA05.2003
Skills
- Epic Superuser
- Cerner
- FirstNet Superuser
- Meditech
- Meditech Expanse
- InterQual
Certification
- Registered Nurse/ RN553390
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NIH Certified
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse/Emergency Department
Planet Healthcare/Penn Highlands Brookville
12.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare/Clarion Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Emerus/AHN Neighborhood Hospitals
09.2020 - 11.2021
Home Health Registered Nurse
Concordia Visiting Nurses
03.2019 - 03.2020
RN, Emergency Department/Rotating Night Charge RN
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare/US Dept of Veterans Affairs
03.2014 - 11.2020
Care Manager/Medical Management and Policy
Highmark Inc.
04.2012 - 03.2014
RN, Critical Care/Emergency Dept/Urgent Care Ctr
Alle-Kiski Medical Center
08.2008 - 02.2014
Completed coursework towards RN-BSN Nursing -
Waynesburg University
Diploma Nursing -
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
Nursing Pre-requisites -
CCAC North Campus
- Registered Nurse/ RN553390
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NIH Certified
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