Elizabeth Trost
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Compassionate professional nurse with several years of experience tending to facility's most indigent patients. Work is characterized by honesty, integrity and desire to inspire and motivate others. Devoted healthcare professional supporting total patient wellbeing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, MICU
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored ventilator settings as needed to maintain adequate oxygenation levels for mechanically ventilated patients.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
Registered Nurse, Trauma-Surgical
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Patient Care Technician
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Medication Technician
Paramount Senior Living
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
08-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05-2023
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Empathy and Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Ventilator Management
- Vascular Access Device management
- Surgical wound and drain care
- Tracheostomy care
- EKG interpretation
- Management of critically ill, surgical, trauma, and long term care patient populations
Timeline
Registered Nurse, MICU
Allegheny General Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Trauma-Surgical
Allegheny General Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2024
Patient Care Technician
Allegheny General Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
Medication Technician
Paramount Senior Living
10.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County