Eileen Limbacher
Jeannette,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Progressive Care and Long Term Acute Care, dedicated to delivering evidence-based patient care that maximizes health outcomes for diverse patient populations. Proven ability to lead nursing efforts and foster collaboration within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate tailored care plans. Committed to ongoing professional development and the delivery of exceptional patient experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Forbes Hospital
Monroeville, PA
01.2018 - Current
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills for acute, chronic and critically ill patients.
- Direct patient care for complex acute and chronic cases through comprehensive assessment and treatment planning.
- Direct patient care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Adheres to strict safety guidelines in the progressive care unit.
- Managed patient care effectively to promote and restore health in the unit.
- Team player who contributes to building the team by helping others to succeed through role modeling and mentoring.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Develops individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs while adhering to hospital policies, standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
- Continuous assessment and monitoring of patient conditions and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Supports implementation of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for progressive care unit services to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2007 - 12.2017
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to patients in a long-term acute care setting.
- Managed complex medical cases involving multiple organ systems requiring specialized knowledge base.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by physician and hospital policy.
- Flexible team player who works well within a multidisciplinary team.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences were communicated to the healthcare team.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Supervised and mentored new staff members in providing compassionate evidence-based nursing care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when managing challenging situations within the clinical environment.
- Applied evidence-based practices to wound care, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Fostered a culture of lifelong learning through shared resources and mentorship.
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Global Nursing Solutions for Select Specialty Hosp
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2005 - 09.2007
- Assisting in the development of standards of care for LTAC units.
- Providing direct patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Coordinating with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for LTAC patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Developing individualized plans of care that meet each patient's unique needs.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Dedicated to ongoing professional development and education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Juan De Dios College
Pasay City, Philippines04-1992
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Critical care experience
- Epic EHR management, documentation and charting
- Nursing process application / Nursing care plan
- SBAR communication
- Emergency response/ Rapid response team member
- Preceptorship / Mentorship
- Ventilator support & Tracheostomy care
- Acute and Chronic disease management
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocate and relations
- Monitoring and documenting vitals
- Medication and IV administration
- IV management
- Maintaining privacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania, Current
- Registered Nurse in California, Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Current
- NIHSS Certified, Current
- TNCC Certified, Current
- Commission on Graduate of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS), Certified
- Registered Nurse in Philippines, 1993
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Forbes Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
09.2007 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Global Nursing Solutions for Select Specialty Hosp
12.2005 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Juan De Dios College
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