Dana Fuchs
Duncansville,PA
Summary
I am a highly engaged RN with multiple experiences in clinical practice, teaching, and staff development. I am eager to apply my clinical expertise and unique skill set as a nurse, and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications with you in further detail.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Staff RN
Altoona Family Physicians
01.2024 - Current
- Full time RN
- Responsibilities include phone triage, prescription refills, vaccinations, EKG's, rooming patients, and patient teaching.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
Travel RN Progressive Care Unit
Mount Nittany Medical Center
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Full time RN
- Direct patient care- Responsible for complete physical, psychosocial, and education needs of cardiac, telemetry and neuro patients
- Medication administration and teaching
- Managed all facets of telemetry including, dysrhythmia interpretation, chest tube management, thrombolytic therapy and administration and titration of cardiac drips
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Admission and discharge planning.
Travel RN Surgical Progressive Care Unit
UPMC Altoona
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Full time RN
- Direct patient care- Responsible for complete physical, psychosocial, and education needs of cardiac, telemetry, neuro/stroke and trauma patients
- Medication administration and teaching
- Admission and discharge planning
- Clinician role as needed
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Served as a resource to colleagues by sharing clinical expertise and offering guidance in challenging situations, fostering an environment of mutual professional growth.
Travel RN IMC Unit (Stepdown)
Geisinger Lewistown
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Full time RN
- Direct patient care- Responsible for complete physical, psychosocial, and education needs of cardiac and telemetry patients
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed all facets of telemetry including, dysrhythmia interpretation chest tube management, thrombolytic therapy and administration and titration of cardiac drips
- Admission and discharge planning.
ERecord Resource RN
UPMC Altoona
01.2013 - 11.2021
- Part time RN
- Local Informatics Council member and Co-Chair
- ERecord Trainer/Proctor
- EMAR Medication Safety/Quality metrics
- Troubleshooting end-user needs
- Powerplan support
- Physician and RN workflow/ eRecord support.
Critical Care Float RN
UPMC Altoona
01.2006 - 11.2021
- Full time RN
- Direct patient care on all units at UPMC Altoona
- Critical Care, Med-Surg, LDRP, ER
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, PCCN
- IV Conscious sedation
- Managed all facets of telemetry, including dysrhythmia interpretation, chest tube management, thrombolytic therapy and administration and titration of cardiac drips.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Staff RN Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Altoona Regional Health System
02.1998 - 01.2006
- Full time RN
- Direct patient care of post-op cardiac, trauma, and neuro/stroke patients
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Responsible for ancillary staff
- Trauma Course, Critical Care course
- Clinician Role as needed
Outpatient Endoscopy RN
Blair Gastroenterology
07.1997 - 02.1998
- Part time RN
- Pre and post care of endoscopy patient
- IV conscious sedation
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, resulting in optimal patient care.
- Streamlined communication between endoscopy team members, improving coordination and efficiency during procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The Pennsylvania State University
Altoona, PA01.2014
Associates Degree in Nursing -
The Pennsylvania State University
Altoona, PA01.1997
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- BLS, 03/2024
- ACLS, 03/2024
- PALS, 01/2025
- NIHSS Stroke Certification, 07/2024
- PCCN Adult, 01/2025
- RN518095L, 04/2025
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of the Informatics Council
Degrees
- BSN
- RN
- PCCN
Timeline
Outpatient Staff RN
Altoona Family Physicians
01.2024 - Current
Travel RN Progressive Care Unit
Mount Nittany Medical Center
02.2023 - 01.2024
Travel RN Surgical Progressive Care Unit
UPMC Altoona
11.2022 - 02.2023
Travel RN IMC Unit (Stepdown)
Geisinger Lewistown
11.2021 - 11.2022
ERecord Resource RN
UPMC Altoona
01.2013 - 11.2021
Critical Care Float RN
UPMC Altoona
01.2006 - 11.2021
Staff RN Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Altoona Regional Health System
02.1998 - 01.2006
Outpatient Endoscopy RN
Blair Gastroenterology
07.1997 - 02.1998
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The Pennsylvania State University
Associates Degree in Nursing -
The Pennsylvania State University