Emily McComb
Perianesthesia Certified Registered Nurse
Summary
Registered nurse professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about perianesthesia nursing, diverse populations and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Surgical Institute of Reading
07.2024 - Current
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement by reviewing and updating patient discharge instructions to reflect current nursing and medical standards.
- Ensured clarity and accessibility of patient and family education materials to support informed care and recovery.
- Reduced complications from invasive procedures through meticulous monitoring and prompt intervention for the pediatric population while promoting family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and providing emotional support during difficult situations.
Clinical Nurse III
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
4 2022 - 07.2024
- Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse responsible for delivering excellent preoperative and post-operative care in a level one trauma certified hospital. Experience in orthopedics, ophthamology, heart and vascular and thoracic surgical procedures.
- Effectively communicated critical patient information to surgical and anesthesia teams, ensuring seamless coordination and patient safety. Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Highly skilled in conducting evidence-based research through comprehensive literature searches and applying findings to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Clinical Nurse III
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
04.2013 - 04.2022
- Delivers comprehensive patient care as Charge Nurse in a high-volume, fast-paced outpatient setting, optimizing unit workflow and ensuring seamless operations.
- Conducts in-service education sessions for unit nurses on Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Nursing Research to enhance clinical knowledge and promote best practices.
- Served as a clinical resource for less experienced nurses, sharing expertise in complex cases and promoting professional development within the team.
Chair Nursing Research Core Council
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Oversaw a highly functional shared governance group under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing Research, ensuring effective collaboration and decision-making.
- Managed and organized three committee groups within the council, including Education, Dissemination, and the Nursing Research Conference Committees, to support ongoing initiatives.
- Contributed to key hospital initiatives , such as the Nursing Professional Practice Model, Board of Nursing activities, and the Nursing Intranet Redesign, driving improvements across the institution.
Registered Nurse I
Tower Health
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for providing complete care to patients with life threatening illnesses, including heart failure, COPD, acute MI, and post cardiac catheterizations
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, establishing trust and open lines of communication for effective collaboration in care planning.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to diverse populations.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Bioscience Technologies
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PASkills
Quality improvement
Care of Diverse Populations
Empathy and Compassion
Teamwork and collaboration
Care coordination
Quality improvement
Certifications
CAPA
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Surgical Institute of Reading
07.2024 - Current
Chair Nursing Research Core Council
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2014 - 01.2016
Clinical Nurse III
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
04.2013 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse I
Tower Health
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience Technologies
Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical Nurse III
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
4 2022 - 07.2024
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Drexel University
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