Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Daisy Award winner focused on optimizing patient care and support. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader who teaches unit-based competencies yearly.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse- Expert Level
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian
01.2007 - Current
Interpret vital signs and notify necessary personnel regarding findings.
Work collectively with other health care professionals to care for critically ill patients.
Possess extensive knowledge regarding intubation and ventilation in critically ill patients and how to manage the necessary machinery.
Understand expected versus anomalous results related to multiple different pharmacological agents.
Skilled in resuscitation efforts for critically ill patients.
Comprehend anatomy and physiology of the human body in order to adequately care for all patients.
Night shift charge nurse necessitating autonomous decision-making and extensive knowledge of thirty-two patients.
Enhances patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Improves patient outcomes through consistent monitoring, evaluation, and adjustments to nursing interventions.
Educates patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and self-care techniques to facilitate informed decision-making.
Serves as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, providing guidance, mentorship, and support during their orientation period.
Initiates timely interventions in response to changes in patient condition, preventing complications and ensuring positive outcomes.
Supports family-centered care by fostering open communication channels with patients' families regarding treatment progress and goals.
Participates in continuing education opportunities to stay updated on best nursing practices and maintain professional competency.
Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Travel Nurse
Mountain View Hospital
03.2009 - 06.2009
Functioned independently as a travel nurse in a mixed-specialty Intensive Care Unit.
Cared for one day post-operative cardiac patients and determined expected versus anomalous clinical indicators.
Interpreted vital signs and notify necessary personnel regarding findings.
Worked collectively with staff nurses and other professional personnel to care for critically ill patients.
Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science of Nursing -
Capella University
10.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California University of Pennsylvania
12.2008
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Community College of Allegheny County
12.2006
Skills
Decision-Making
Patient and Family Advocacy
Patient Assessments
Accurate Documentation
Medication and IV Administration
Attention to Detail
Patient Condition Monitoring
Delegation and Motivation
Cardiac Monitors
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Intensive Care Unit
Infection Control
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Critical Thinking
Relevant Course Work
Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR & AED)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Personal Information
Title: MSN, RN
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Mountain View Hospital
03.2009 - 06.2009
Professional Staff Nurse- Expert Level
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian
Patient Care Technician at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian HospitalPatient Care Technician at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital
Health Science Research Fellow at University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UPMCHealth Science Research Fellow at University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UPMC