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Debra Piuma

Croydon,PA

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with 11 years’ experience implementing patient centered care. Demonstrates ability to provide exceptional patient care and support while working in diverse healthcare settings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Detox/Residential Staff Nurse

Daybreak Treatment Solutions
Levittown, PA
08.2020 - 03.2024
  • Direct patient care/emergency care.
  • Client admissions and discharges.
  • Discharge planning and coordination.
  • Proficiency with KIPU EMR.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
  • Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
  • Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies/medications and ordered new items as necessary.

On-Call Registered Nurse

Southeastern Home Health and Hospice
Bristol, PA
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
  • Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
  • Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
  • Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.

On-Call Registered Nurse

Compassus, Hospice and Palliative Care
Fort Washington, PA
08.2013 - 04.2019
  • Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
  • Provided bereavement counseling services for surviving family members after a death has occurred.
  • Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
  • Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.

Private Duty Registered Nurse

Epic Health Services
Feasterville, PA
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Direct patient care 1:1
  • Provide direct care to persons with disabilities.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, of pediatric patients.
  • Performed assessments of pediatric patients' physical conditions.
  • Instructed families on how to properly use medical equipment at home.
  • Conducted home visits to evaluate the environment of pediatric patients and provide necessary interventions when needed.
  • Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Education

Associates in the Art of Nursing -

Bucks County Community College
05.2013

Skills

  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Chart updating
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Medical assessment
  • Family and patient support

Certification

  • Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN)
  • CPR/BLS Certification

Timeline

Detox/Residential Staff Nurse

Daybreak Treatment Solutions
08.2020 - 03.2024

On-Call Registered Nurse

Southeastern Home Health and Hospice
05.2019 - 06.2020

Private Duty Registered Nurse

Epic Health Services
06.2016 - 09.2017

On-Call Registered Nurse

Compassus, Hospice and Palliative Care
08.2013 - 04.2019

Associates in the Art of Nursing -

Bucks County Community College

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