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Colleen McCormack

Yardley,PA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing twenty-two years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Successful at maintaining calm and level-headed in high-stress situations. Proficient in using common equipment and completing skilled procedures.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

University Of Pennsylvania
11.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Registered Nurse

Penn Homecare
07.2017 - 10.2021

Provides direct care to patients and demonstrates safe practices within the domains of clinical judgement and decision making, nurse/family relationships and clinical leaderships.


Works well with others on the healthcare team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continum. Focusing on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety and age appropriate consideration of patients.


Personable with positive attitude; interface effective with patients, families and nursing staff.


Assumes leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice.


Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Capital Health Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.

Registered Nurse

Schriner's Children's Hospital
10.2008 - 06.2012
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Registered Nurse

Winthrop University Hospital
11.2000 - 06.2008
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Walden University
Minneopolis
08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University
Pittsburgh
03.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Nassau Community College
Garden City
05.2000

Skills

  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Medical Records Management
  • Emergency Patient Triage
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Leadership role within the ED
  • Educate patient and family about diagnosis and Medications given
  • Top team player with all colleagues
  • Practice and educate about cultural diversity
  • Proficient in computer skills and the Epic Charting System
  • Develop a trusting rapport with patients and families
  • Preceptor for New Nurses

Certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Trauma Certification


Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

University Of Pennsylvania
11.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Penn Homecare
07.2017 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Capital Health Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 06.2017

Registered Nurse

Schriner's Children's Hospital
10.2008 - 06.2012

Registered Nurse

Winthrop University Hospital
11.2000 - 06.2008

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Nassau Community College
Colleen McCormack