Greer Rendler
Camp Hill,Pennsylvania
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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Pinnacle Health System - Harrisburg Hospital
12.2010 - 02.2013
- Nurse, Mainline health system
- Prioritized, organized, and managed care for patient assignment
- Performed newborn assessment and reported any abnormal findings to Nurse Practitioner/ Neonatologist
- Documented and charted assessment findings accurately and in a timely manner
- Administered oxygen therapy as ordered
- Inserted IV’s and administered IV solutions as ordered
- Collected blood work from neonate as ordered
- Provided education to patient’s family
- Assisted Nurse Practitioner/Neonatologist with treatments, as needed initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to neonatal resuscitation protocols
- Reported patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift
- Maintained current competency in neonatal nursing
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
Hillman Cancer Center
Carlisle, PA
09.2019 - Current
- Carlisle
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic care for the radiation oncology patient and/or family
- Completed all necessary elements of patient assessment health profile, problem list, and medication profile on new to clinic patients and in accordance with appropriate departmental standards
- Integrated nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and patient outcomes
- Incorporated discharge/home care planning into the multidisciplinary plan of care on an ongoing basis
- Implemented safe, competent, and efficient patient care within policies, procedures and standards, and interventions according to multidisciplinary plan of care
- Monitored and documented patient side effects, vital signs, and response to and outcomes of care provided
- Educated patient, family and/or other care provider critical knowledge and skill necessary to accomplish self- care regimes and manage decision-making of continuing care needs
- Coordinated and scheduled procedures in department
- Educated patient and assisted with procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge of and participated in improving organizational performance activities
- Maintained knowledge in nursing practice and assumed responsibility for the professional development of self and other nursing staff
Forensic nurse examiner
UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Upmc Pinnacle
- Provide trauma informed care to victims of crime/victims of traumatic events by understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of trauma
- Treat men, women, and children who have been assaulted/abused
- Evaluate and care for injuries resulting from violence
- Conduct forensic photography
- Collect and document legal evidence of the assault
- Provide treatment to help prevent sexually transmitted infections that may result from sexual assault
- Initiate crisis intervention when needed
- Provide emotional support to patient and family members
- Arrange medical and psychological follow-up
- Properly maintain chain of custody of evidence
- Testify in court using evidence gathered as a fact witness or as an expert witness
- Serve as a bridge between healthcare and legal systems
- Collaborate with nurses, healthcare providers, and other professionals to promote ethically informed and culturally competent care
- Actively participate in community outreach meetings/events
Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg
02.2014 - 02.2018
- Radiation oncology, , upmc pinnacle
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic care for the radiation oncology patient and/or family
- Completed all necessary elements of patient assessment health profile, problem list, and medication profile on new to clinic and in accordance with appropriate departmental standards
- Integrated nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and patient outcomes
- Incorporated discharge/home care planning into the multidisciplinary plan of care on an ongoing basis
- Implemented safe, competent, and efficient patient care within policies, procedures and standards, and interventions according to multidisciplinary plan of care
- Monitored and documented patient side effects, vital signs, and response to and outcomes of care provided
- Educated patient, family and/or other care provider critical knowledge and skill necessary to accomplish self- care regimes and manage decision-making of continuing care needs
- Coordinated and scheduled procedures in department
- Educated patient and assisted with procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge of and participated in improving organizational performance activities
- Maintained knowledge in nursing practice and assumed responsibility for the professional development of self and other nursing staff
Registered Nurse, Oncology/Medical Surgical
Pinnacle Health
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Inpatient oncology/medical surgical, , pinnacle health system
- Prioritized, organized, and managed care for 4-6 patient assignment
- Performed individual assessments and reported abnormal findings to appropriate resident/physician
- Documented and charted assessment findings accurately and in a timely manner
- Administered medications as ordered
- Delegated patient care to appropriate personnel in a professional manner
- Collaborated with all team members to provide the highest quality of care to patients
- Provided education to patients and family members
- Reported patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift
- Administered chemotherapy as ordered and documented appropriate assessments
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Pinnacle Health System - Harrisburg Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Pinnacle health system
- Prioritized, organized, and managed care for patient assignment
- Performed newborn assessment and reported any abnormal findings to Nurse Practitioner/ Neonatologist
- Documented and charted assessment findings accurately and in a timely manner
- Administered oxygen therapy as ordered
- Inserted IV’s and administered IV solutions as ordered
- Collected blood work from neonate as ordered
- Provided education to patient’s family
- Assisted Nurse Practitioner/Neonatologist with treatments, as needed initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to neonatal resuscitation protocols
- Reported patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift
- Maintained current competency in neonatal nursing
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2008
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Patient care coordination
- IV insertion and monitoring
- Mediport access/de-access
- EPIC EMR System
Accomplishments
Initiated Head and Neck Support Group in central Pa region
Member of Relation-Based Care Committee
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Radiation Therapy Certificate
Oncology Certified Nurse
Timeline
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
Hillman Cancer Center
09.2019 - Current
Forensic nurse examiner
UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg
02.2018 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg
02.2014 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse, Oncology/Medical Surgical
Pinnacle Health
02.2013 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse, NICU
Pinnacle Health System - Harrisburg Hospital
12.2010 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Pinnacle Health System - Harrisburg Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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