Breona HARSHBERGER
Windber,PA
Summary
Experienced ICU Nurse with a strong focus on teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. Proven ability to provide critical care in high-acuity settings while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Ready to leverage skills to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Select Medical
Johnstown
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in high-acuity settings.
- Assisted in managing invasive procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices in critical care nursing.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the ICU setting.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing critical care support as needed.
Medical Assistant
Conemaugh CPG
Johnstown
02.2016 - 05.2025
- Assisted in patient intake and medical history documentation.
- Managed scheduling for appointments and follow-up visits.
- Administered injections and vaccinations per healthcare protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Led initiatives to improve workflow efficiency within the medical office setting.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, PA
08.2013 - 02.2016
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Trained new nursing assistants on procedures, protocols, and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA05-2022
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- End-of-life care
- Intravenous therapy
- Ethical practice
- Ventilator management
- Blood transfusion administration
- Cardiac monitors
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Patient advocacy
- Documentation and reporting
- Medical histories and assessments
- Taking vitals
- Medical device monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Pain management
- Family advocacy
- Endotracheal intubations
- Emergency interventions
- Procedure support
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliable and responsible
- Intervention recommendations
- Problem-solving
- Pulmonary assessments
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- ACLS certified
Certification
Certified in Aesthetic Nursing
ACLS Certified
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Select Medical
05.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Conemaugh CPG
02.2016 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
08.2013 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania