Barbara Freed
McKees Rocks,PA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
LIFE Pittsburgh
McKees Rocks, PA
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2007 - 01.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives as member my unit and Evidence Practice Council, my research was presented at Magnet Meeting which resulted in Hospital gaining Magnet status.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA06.2008
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Test Interpretations
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Community Resource Referrals
- Chronic Disease Management
- Trauma Recovery
- Needs Assessment
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Certification
Current Licenses in Pennsylvania and Florida.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
LIFE Pittsburgh
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC
06.2007 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Waynesburg University
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