Emily Price
Rochester
Summary
Dynamic Breast Imaging Nurse Navigator at Rochester Regional Health with proven leadership in launching innovative programs and enhancing patient and employee satisfaction. Skilled in case management and multidisciplinary communication, I excel in quality improvement and meticulous documentation, ensuring optimal healthcare utilization and patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Breast Imaging Nurse Navigator
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester
05.2024 - Current
- RRH's first breast imaging nurse navigator
- Case management of all patients with abnormal breast imaging that requires biopsy (BIRADs 4s and 5s)
- Educated patients on treatment plans and follow-up care procedures.
- Launched and led RRH's first contrast enhanced mammography program with great success
- Pathology tracking and MQSA management
- Working with both imaging technologists and radiologists to ensure quality patient care is met.
- Stereotactic breast biopsy trained.
- Resource to breast imaging coordinator team, schedulers and breast surgery center
- Follow up on patients with post biopsy complications
- Developed patient-centered strategies to enhance overall satisfaction and engagement.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Identified barriers to optimal healthcare utilization and developed strategies for overcoming them.
- Providing education and training to both clinical and administrative staff
- Scheduling and pre-screening patients for breast imaging procedures
- Coordinated patient care across multiple departments within Rochester Regional Health.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
White Cap Solutions
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Small rural hospital with 9 bed ICU
- Assisted in emergency procedures and critical interventions during shifts.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Alaris pump and Epic charting system
- Caring for both MICU and SICU patients
- Vent and drip management
- Responsible for both peripheral and central lab draws.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans.
Assistant Director of Nursing and Infection Prevention RN
The Pearl Nursing Center
Rochester
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Management of wound care and weekly skin rounds
- Managed scheduling and staffing to maintain adequate coverage for patient needs.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Efficient in Point Click Care
- Infection prevention and contact tracing
- Immunization education
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Assisted in training new nurses on policies and procedures effectively.
Cardiac Intensive Care RN
Rochester General Hospital
Rochester
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Titration of IV medications per MAR.
- Trained on devices including IABP, CRRT, LVAD, Swan catheters, temporary/permanent pacemakers, and Impella, enhancing patient care capabilities.
- End of life discussions and care
- Performed ACLS resuscitation procedures during cardiac emergencies.
- Developed professional relationships with health care team, patients, and families to improve communication and care coordination.
- Provided direct patient care in critical situations within a fast-paced environment.
- Achieved GOAT unit award for maintaining less than 10% foley utilization rate through effective nursing practices.
Level I Trauma Emergency Department RN
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Care of patients with both acute and chronic illnesses
- Rapid and thorough assessment of patients
- IV insertion skills
- All forms of medication administration
- Ability to work fast and efficiently in high-stress situations
- Highly rated bedside manner with both patients and their family members
- Ability to recognize and work with the health disparities that affect our patient populations
- Assessed patients' conditions to determine urgent care needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and procedures.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
COVID 19 Case Investigator and Contact Tracer
Public Consulting Group
Rochester
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Joining forces with NYSDOH to help slow down the spread of the virus.
- The main job was to interview, monitor and release COVID patients who were currently isolating.
- Contact tracing those who were exposed in an attempt to stop the spread.
- Over-the-phone assessment of Covid patients
- Participation in public health nurse duties
- Worked alongside local health departments across the Finger Lakes
Education
Bachelors - Nursing
St. John Fisher College
Pittsford, New York05-2022
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Geneseo Central School
Geneseo, New York06-2018
Skills
- Adaptability to change
- Quality improvement
- Multidisciplinary communication
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Leadership skills
- CPR certified
- Time management
- Wound care expertise
- Thorough documentation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Microsoft Teams usage
- Telephone communication
- Care coordination
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Leadership abilities
- Management skills
- Imaging exams with contrast
- MQSA compliance
- Problem-solving skills
- Case management
Certification
- NIHH
- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
- NYS Mandated Reporter
- BLS
- CPI Prevention First
- Opioid Overdose, Prevention, Recognition and Response
- NCTSN: The 12 Core Concepts
- NCHS reporting
- Maintaining DOH regulations and compliance
Awards
St. John Fisher Colleges' Service Scholarship
Timeline
Breast Imaging Nurse Navigator
Rochester Regional Health
05.2024 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
White Cap Solutions
02.2024 - 05.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing and Infection Prevention RN
The Pearl Nursing Center
08.2023 - 02.2024
Cardiac Intensive Care RN
Rochester General Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2023
Level I Trauma Emergency Department RN
University of Rochester Medical Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
COVID 19 Case Investigator and Contact Tracer
Public Consulting Group
06.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelors - Nursing
St. John Fisher College
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Geneseo Central School