Heather Knupp

• Liaised between patients and physicians ensuring clear communication about medical procedures.
• Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, improving communication flow.
• Utilised advanced nursing skills in diverse healthcare populations.
• Provided education to patients about their health conditions.
• Prioritised urgent medical matters efficiently for immediate attention.
• Performed clinical tasks proficiently under high-pressure situations, maintaining quality of care.
• Conducted patient assessments thoroughly resulting in accurate diagnosis.
• Administered medications safely and accurately, reducing potential health risks.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care.
• Led a team of 4 nurses per shift for better patient management as charge nurse on a unit of 16 rooms.

Presbyterian Hospital, 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 – [June 2025 – August 2025]

• Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195 – [June 2024 – January 2025]
• Banner University Medical Center South, 2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 - [November 2023 – June 2024]
• Stanford Medical Center, 500 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 -[October 2022 - April 2023]
• VCU Health System, 1250 E. Marshall St., Richmond, VA 23219 – Registered Nurse [January 2022 – October 2022]
• Personal time off [November 2021 – January 2022] (Pittsburgh, PA)
• UPMC Hamot, 201 State St., Erie, PA 16550 – [September 2021 – November 2021]
• Millcreek Community Hospital, 5515 Peach St., Erie, PA 16509 – [July 2021 – September 2021]
• Penn Highlands DuBois, 100 Hospital Ave, DuBois, PA 15801 - [April 2021 – July 2021]
• Manor Care Chambersburg, 1070 Stouffer Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 – RN Supervisor [January 2021 – April 2021]

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
• Facilitated recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
• Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
• Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
• Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
• Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
• Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
• Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Administered chemotherapy as directed per oncology team.
• Supported staff and department as charge nurse.

• Collaborated with healthcare team to provide high quality care.
• Documented patient information accurately for medical records upkeep.
• Performed 2 hour checks on patients, enhancing safety measures.
• Delivered exceptional patient service for increased satisfaction.
• Maintained clean environment for infection prevention.
• Provided basic nursing tasks under supervision from registered nurses.
• Monitored vital signs every 4 hours, ensuring optimal health condition.
• Ensured dietary requirements met through meal preparation and assistance.
• Optimized patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.

• Specialized on research focusing on molecular mechanisms of retinal detachment.
• Streamlined data entry processes to enhance record keeping efficiency.
• Ensured safety in the lab with stringent adherence to protocols.
• Delivered accurate results by conducting detailed laboratory tests.
• Analysed experimental data using statistical software for insightful conclusions.
• Executed pilot studies successfully, paving way for main experiments.
• Prepared samples for testing, ensuring reliable test results.
• Documented all experimental procedures meticulously, aiding replication of experiments.

• Specialized in research focusing on molecular mechanisms of pulmonary arterial hypertension development in sickle cell disease.
• Created detailed experimental protocols which were later adopted as standard procedures within the lab.
• Maintained meticulous records of all experiments conducted, ensuring transparency and reproducibility.
• Navigated ethical considerations related to human subject research meticulously maintaining compliance with institutional guidelines.
• Published findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals for strengthened scientific credibility.
• Ensured accuracy and reliability of data by thorough analysis.
• Maintained safety standards at all time whilst handling potentially hazardous lab materials ensuring risk reduction during experimentation.
• Actively participated in departmental seminars and workshops to stay updated on latest trends in academic research field.
• Managed laboratory resources effectively, reducing waste whilst maintaining optimal availability of supplies needed for experimentation.
• Presented research findings at national conferences, promoting increased awareness of study results.