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Colleen Dyche RNC-OB

Latrobe,PA

Summary

Accomplished RN with extensive experience in labor and delivery and phone triage. Strong clinical preceptor, enhancing patient outcomes and staff development. Skilled in education of patients showcasing exceptional communication and clinical abilities.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical RN

Laurel Surgical Center
Greensburg, PA
04.2023 - Current
  • Pre-operative admission of the surgical patient
  • Postoperative monitoring and education during recovery period in PACU

Short Procedure Unit RN

Independence Health Care
Latrobe , PA
08.2020 - 04.2023
  • Preoperative admissions for GI procedures.
  • PACU monitoring and education.
  • Circulating RN during GI procedures
  • Administration of blood products, IVIG, and other IV therapy drugs
  • Obtaining blood draws from infusion ports and PICC lines

Labor and Delivery RN

Independence Health Care
Greensburg , PA
06.1999 - 08.2020
  • 20 years of caring for laboring women and their newborns.
  • Charge nurse and preceptor to new staff.
  • Administered medications for pain management and induction of labor
  • Surgical scrub nurse assisting physicians during cesarean deliveries.
  • Care of the premature newborn requiring monitoring, IV fluids, enteral feedings, and CPAP.

Pediatric RN

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC
Pittsburgh , PA
05.1996 - 06.1999
  • Care of adolescents with diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell anemia
  • Stabilization of patients in diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Diabetic education for patients and their family members

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA
05-1996

Skills

  • ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification
  • Certification in Inpatient Obstetrics
  • Charge nurse
  • Scrub nurse
  • IV skills
  • Communication skills
  • Discharge coordination
  • Phone triage

Timeline

Surgical RN

Laurel Surgical Center
04.2023 - Current

Short Procedure Unit RN

Independence Health Care
08.2020 - 04.2023

Labor and Delivery RN

Independence Health Care
06.1999 - 08.2020

Pediatric RN

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC
05.1996 - 06.1999

Associate of Science - Nursing

Westmoreland County Community College
Colleen Dyche RNC-OB