Devon Dougherty
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, specializing in pulmonary/general pediatrics and complex care. Demonstrates exceptional clinical leadership and patient advocacy skills. Renowned for mentoring staff and enhancing patient outcomes through decisive action and team collaboration. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
09.2021 - Current
- 8 South is a Pulmonary/General Pediatrics inpatient unit. Nurses perform daily care including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and medication responses and assistance with activities of daily living for patients in the general pediatric population as well as for patients requiring increased respiratory support including supplemental oxygenation, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, and tracheostomies. Nurses also care for patients with cystic fibrosis, asthma and other pulmonary conditions. Other populations cared for include patients with epidermolysis bullosa.
- 8 Central is a Complex Care inpatient unit. Nurses provide care for medically complex and/or technology dependent patients requiring interdisciplinary management and care coordination.
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Stoll Medical Group
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Phlebotomy
- Vital signs, obtained allergies and past medical histories
- Immunizations to adult population
- Prepared exam rooms for providers, and assisted with procedures
- Pre-certification and prior authorization
- Testing such as EKG, PFT, hearing and vision screenings, Urinalysis
- Scheduling appointments/answering telephones
Medical Assistant
Jefferson University Hospital
04.2015 - 09.2018
- Prepared patients for exams, took medical histories and vital signs, pre-charted and ordered labwork/orders .
- Provided supply orders for the team to supervising RN.
- Collected lab specimens and performed Urinalysis, EKG's, ear irrigations, vision and hearing screenings.
- Gave vaccines and administered certain clinic medications to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.
- Input information and updated patient electronic medical records and entered vaccine records from Pennsylvania Kids Registry.
- Venipunctures.
- Assisted with OB/GYN procedures such as LARC insertions, removals, colposcopies and procedures.
- Daily MA/provider schedule for team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA05.2021
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting And Office Management
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia06.2014
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Patient and family advocacy
Tracheostomy Care
Team Leadership
Clinical Leadership
Decision-Making
Mentoring and Coaching
Staff Training
Accomplishments
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (2023-current)
- PEAK II RN (April 2024)
- Shared Governance Unit Chair (Advancing Practice and Education) 2024
- 8 Central Lead RN
- Clinical Resource Nurse
- Navigator Program- 2022- Present
Certification
- Registered Nurse - 2021-current
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPN- Certified Pediatric Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
09.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Stoll Medical Group
03.2019 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant
Jefferson University Hospital
04.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting And Office Management
Community College of Philadelphia