Emily Dratch
Allentown,PA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital
Quakertown, PA
03.2024 - Current
- Advocated for patients, ensuring total care through effective team nursing processes.
- Administered prescribed medications while monitoring for side effects and adverse reactions.
- Coordinated discharge plans with patients and attending physicians to address ongoing needs.
- Assisted physicians during rounds and bedside examinations as necessary.
- Maintained safe environments for complex patients by ensuring availability of essential services and equipment.
- Conducted thorough assessments upon patient admission to create individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions, behaviors, and communicated updates to supervising physicians.
- Evaluated clinical responses during pre-, intra-, and post-care phases to facilitate timely discharge.
Seafood Team Member
Wegmans
Allentown, PA
06.2010 - Current
- Worked safely and efficiently when handling seafood products.
- Received inventory and stock and verified receipt of ordered products and orders.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem
Bethlehem, PA
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for patient tracking.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored behaviors, providing updates to supervising physicians.
- Interpreted diagnostic tests to evaluate and determine patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Participated in continuing education programs focused on oncology nursing practices.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PASome College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PABachelor of Science - General Studies
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA12.2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- EPIC medical records
- Tracheostomy management
- Pre- and post-operative care
- Blood transfusion
- Telemetry monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control
- IV therapy management
Additional Information
Lehigh Valley Health Network & St. Lukes 2021-2022
Student Nurse
- Emergency Department
- Critical Care
- Medical/Surgical
- Obstetrics
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatric/behavioral health
- Rehabilitation
- Home health care
- Community agencies
- Operating Room
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified (CPR and AED)
American Heart Association
2021
- RQI BLS competency verification
2025
Accomplishments
- Rising Star award: 10/9/2023
- Daisy Award nominee: 2023-2024
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem
02.2023 - 03.2024
Seafood Team Member
Wegmans
06.2010 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Bloomsburg University
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Northampton Community College
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moravian University