Drew Prowell
Newville,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Carlisle Outpatient Surgery Center
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
UPMC West Shore Emergency Department
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN-BSN
Capella University
12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA05-2022
Skills
- Nursing workflow management
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Operation preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV insertion
- Patient recovery assessments
- Anesthesia recovery
- Airway management
- Pain management
- Discharge planning
- Post-anesthesia care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- Emergency Nurse Course
- Conscious Sedation Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Carlisle Outpatient Surgery Center
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
UPMC West Shore Emergency Department
06.2022 - 09.2023
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- Emergency Nurse Course
- Conscious Sedation Certification
Bachelor of Science - RN-BSN
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
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