Garrett Urban
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Able to maintain positive relationships with coworkers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Mercy
07.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care for stroke and trauma patients in a level I trauma and stroke hospital.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
UPMC Mercy
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed ER interventions such as IV initiation, EKG placement, and lab sample management.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Presbyterian
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg
Greensburg, PA12.2016
Skills
- Instructing
- Emergency Procedures
- Medication Distribution
- Preceptorship
- Ultrasound IV experience
- Team Coordination
Accomplishments
- Daisy award winner
- Excellence in Safety award
- Duquesne Clinical Immersion instructor
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Mercy
07.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
UPMC Mercy
01.2019 - 06.2021
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Presbyterian
03.2017 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg
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