Holly Perkins, BSN
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with strong background in medical-surgical nursing. Demonstrates exceptional clinical skills, patient care, and critical thinking to deliver optimal results. Highly collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies for post-discharge recovery.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate and individualized care to diverse populations.
Medication Technician
Paramount Assisted Living
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
Lab Assistant
West Virginia University, Dr. Kotcon
Morgantown, West Virginia
05.2019 - 12.2023
- Data collection and analysis related to nematode/sheep project at WVU Organic Research Farm
- Prepared specimens for analysis by conducting sample processing and extraction techniques.
- Documented results accurately in lab notebooks according to scientific standards.
- Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding laboratory procedures and protocols.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning of instruments.
- Reviewed literature related to research projects conducted in the lab.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV08-2023
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Calm in the Chaos
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
References
available upon request
Timeline
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
05.2024 - Current
Medication Technician
Paramount Assisted Living
02.2024 - Current
Lab Assistant
West Virginia University, Dr. Kotcon
05.2019 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University