Gina Klobucher
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced nurse, driven and hardworking with an extensive background that includes direct patient care as well as overseeing an outpatient infusion center. Natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Excellent communication skills, ability to build rapport and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Professional Staff Nurse II
UPMC East
10.2016 - Current
- Providing family and patient education related to visit details, medication and continued care
- Collaboration and communication with physicians, nurses and medical staff to monitor patient outcomes
- Experience with Epic, Cerner and Vista
- Ordering equipment and supplies, auditing billing logs
- Expertise in IV insertion, port access, picc line care and patient monitoring
- IV infusions including, biosimilars, blood products, antibiotics, fluids, injections
- Creation of a healthy and safe environment through equipment checks and staff education
- Establishment of a culture of caring by promoting patient-centered decisions and serving as a patient advocate
- Charge nurse serving as preceptor and mentor for all new staff.
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC East
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patients plan of care
- Monitored surgical sites, provided wound care, venipuncture, medication administration, pain management
- Patient family education, implementing care plan, ensure a safe discharge home
- Responsible for assessment and treatment of general surgical, orthopedic, and rehab patients.
Registered Nurse
UPMC St. Margaret
11.2012 - 09.2013
- Responsible for assessment and treatment of patients with neurologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary conditions, including: Placement and management of IV sites/lines, PICC lines, CVP lines, surgical/trauma wounds, urinary catheters, NG tubes, G tubes, chest tubes, and ostomies
- Acted as liaison between patients and physicians to address problems and patient/family concerns
- Patient advocate to ensure that patient’s medical and emotional needs are recognized and met
- Administered oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications.
Registered Nurse
East End Community Health Center
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Responsible for assessment and interventions with outpatients of all age groups, including: Evaluation of clinical space utilization and recommendations to improve safety and efficiency
- Quality improvement activities
- Formulation and revision of clinical policies and procedures
- Telephone triage, patient assistance, and scheduling
- Assistance with physical exams and a variety of procedures including ear irrigations, pelvic exams, and wound care
- Identification and clinical management of emergency situations.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA01.2010
Skills
Skilled in IV insertion and phlebotomy
Unit Charge nurse
Patient coordination and scheduling
Excellent time management skills
Proficiency, dedication, hard working
Ability to put patients at ease, build trust and establish rapport
Licensures Certifications
- Registered Nurse License #RN635865
- CPR / AED Certification June 2022 – June 2024
Professional Committees
- Professional Practice Committee
- ASAP Team
- Remicade Pilot Project
Honors Awards
- Above and Beyond Award Recipient 2013
- Cameo of Caring Award Recipient 2018
Timeline
Senior Professional Staff Nurse II
UPMC East
10.2016 - Current
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC East
09.2013 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
UPMC St. Margaret
11.2012 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse
East End Community Health Center
03.2012 - 11.2012
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Community College of Allegheny County
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