Motivated and committed registered nurse with a 9-year background in patient care optimization. Reliable team member focused on working with multidisciplinary teams and completing work in a punctual manner while performing safely within scope of practice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pre-Admissions SR. PROFESSIONAL STAFF NURSE II
UPMC Susquehanna Valley Surgery Center
Harrisburg, PA
04.2022 - Current
Reviewing patient history and physical information, including but not limited to, labs and cardiac studies.
Coordinating with anesthesia to evaluate eligibility for outpatient surgery services.
Discussing health histories and pre-operative instructions with patients.
Prepping patients pre-operatively and monitoring patients postoperatively from orthopedic, gynecologic, and general surgeries.
Achieving highest level of career ladder and Sunshine Committee lead
WOUND CARE REGISTERED NURSE
UPMC
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 03.2022
Caring for patients with acute and chronic wounds related to diabetes, venous and arterial diseases, pressure, and trauma.
Acquiring home health agencies and supplies for patients.
REGISTERED NURSE, TELEMETRY UNIT
Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
03.2016 - 07.2021
Managing various conditions related to the cardiovascular system such as congestive heart failure, arrhythmias requiring titratable drips, and non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarctions.
Care for tracheostomy and ventilated patients.
Leadership on unit in charge nurse role and precepting students and new nurses.
Achieving highest level of clinical ladder and Shared Governance unit representative.
Education
PCCN- Progressive Care Certified Nurse
AACN Certification Corporation
11.2020 - 11.2025
04/30/2027 - RN- Registered Nurse License
Pennsylvania State Board Of Nursing
02.2016 - 11.2025
05/2026 - ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
American Heart Association
05.2024 - 05.2026
05/2026 - BLS- Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
05.2024 - 05.2026
12/2026 - PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association
12.2024 - 12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania, PA
09.2011 - 12.2015
Skills
Critical thinking
Chart reviews
Multitasking and time management
Patient advocacy
Team work and dependability
Timeline
12/2026 - PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association
12.2024 - 12.2026
05/2026 - ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Professional Staff Nurse II – Resource Leader at Children's Hospital of PittsburghProfessional Staff Nurse II – Resource Leader at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh