BONNIE A LANDON
Beaver Falls,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a robust career in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within fast-paced environments. Maintains composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations. Energetic and responsible, with a proven ability to react swiftly and positively in emergencies. Committed to fostering strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and exceptional customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Primary Health Network
01.2023 - Current
- Excellent communication skills.
- Review of clinical schedule for needs such as testing, appropriate medications, and screenings to meet standards of care.
- Work collaboratively with clinical teams in an efficient manner for patient and team.
- Follow protocols in standing orders including completion of preventative services that may result from visit.
- Act as patient advocate to assist with needs and appropriate treatment when needed.
- Develop and share knowledge of patient eligibility and documentation requirements.
- Assist with other clinical duties such as prior authorizations, patient messages, prescription refills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Emergency RN
AHN Wexford Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Provide care for patients with acute and life-threatening illnesses or injuries in a full-service Emergency department and inpatient observation unit.
- Recognized signs and symptoms of respiratory and cardiopulmonary emergencies and started standard interventions to stabilize patients.
- Initiated and maintained IV therapy, operated 12 lead EKG, interpreted, and treated heart dysrhythmia, monitored respiratory ventilation and pulse oximetry, responded to Stroke, STEMI alerts, and Codes.
- Administered medications, calculated drug dosages, and monitored patients for effects of medications.
- Drew labs, assessed Trauma injuries, placed OCL splints and immobilizers, and placed NG/OG tubes.
- Education of disease process, how to administer home medication, wound care, and family involvement in care of the patient post discharge.
- Communicated with Nursing Supervisor, OR, and physicians for best practice care of patients in the Emergency department.
Emergency RN
Sharon Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Provided care for up to five patients with acute and life-threatening illnesses or injuries in the Emergency department.
- Recognized signs and symptoms of respiratory and cardiopulmonary emergencies and started standard interventions to stabilize patients.
- Initiated and maintained IV therapy, operated 12 lead EKG, interpreted, and treated heart dysrhythmia's, monitored respiratory ventilation and pulse oximetry, responded to Stroke, STEMI alerts, and Codes.
- Administered medications, calculated drug dosages, and monitored patients for effects of medications.
- Drew labs, assessed Trauma injuries, placed OCL splints and immobilizers, and placed NG/OG tubes.
- Education of disease process, how to administer home medication, wound care, and family involvement in care of the patient post discharge.
- Hourly rounding to assess vital signs, patient condition, and needs of patient or family during patient stay.
- Precepting inexperienced staff and student nurses, charge nurse duties of monitoring all unit patients for changes in condition and readiness of discharge or admission.
- Communicated with Nursing Supervisor, OR, Behavioral Health Unit, and physicians for best practice care of patients.
Hospice RN Case Manager
Family Hospice and Palliative Care Part of UPMC HNA
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Management and education of up to seven at home hospice patients and their families on disease progression and expectations of care, teaching of family members to care for and administer medications for pain control and anxieties associated with hospice patients.
- Supervision of assistive licensed personnel with personal care of patients in the home setting.
- End of Life Care including pronouncement of death, notification of doctors, CORE, and Medical Examiner. Preparation of the deceased for pick up by funeral services including washing of the body.
- Conducted family meetings facilitating discussions surrounding goals of care, advance directives establishment or modification.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans accordingly for best possible outcomes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing (not completed)
Chamberlain University
FloridaDiploma - Nursing
Heritage Valley Sewickley School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA09.2011
Nursing prerequisites
Community College of Beaver County
Center, Pa07.2008
High School Diploma -
Quigley High School
Baden, PA06.1984
Skills
- Pharmaceutical delivery expertise
- Critical thinking for problem-solving
- Health education support
- Infection prevention strategies
- Clinical decision-making
- Individualized patient care strategies
- Patient communication
- Supportive communication
- Effective at managing tasks autonomously
- Supervisory skills in nursing
- Effective clinical decision-making
Certification
- BCLS Certification, 2025-05-25
- ACLS Certification, 2023-10-01, needs updated
- PALS Certification, 2023-10-01, needs updated
- RN License, RN633932, 2025-04-01
- OH License, RN520018, 2025-10-01
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Primary Health Network
01.2023 - Current
Emergency RN
AHN Wexford Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2023
Emergency RN
Sharon Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 04.2021
Hospice RN Case Manager
Family Hospice and Palliative Care Part of UPMC HNA
09.2015 - 10.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing (not completed)
Chamberlain University
Diploma - Nursing
Heritage Valley Sewickley School of Nursing
Nursing prerequisites
Community College of Beaver County
High School Diploma -
Quigley High School