Jacquelyn Buchanan
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Professional Staff Nurse with expertise in critical care and trauma nursing at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and effective emergency triage. Skilled in cardiac monitoring and fostering strong patient relationships, ensuring compassionate and evidence-based care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse, Expert
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experiences and outcomes within the ED setting.
- Streamlined triage processes, leading to faster identification of high-risk patients requiring immediate attention.
- Assisted in staff development by mentoring new ED Registered Nurses, sharing knowledge, skills, and expertise to support professional growth.
- Supported continuous learning opportunities by attending professional conferences, workshops, and training sessions related to Emergency Nursing.
Staff Nurse
UPMC Mercy Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Provide direct quality patient care for 6-9 patient assignments and act as charge nurse on a 46-bed progressive medical care unit.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Education
Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA08-2020
Health And Rehabilitation Science
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2016
Skills
- Critical care
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
- Trauma specialist
- Emergency Triage Nurse
- Vascular Access Care team
- Implantable Port Access
- Tracheostomy care
- Emergency procedures
- Cardiac monitoring
- Quality improvement
- Wound care
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Professional Staff Nurse, Expert
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
08.2021 - 07.2025
Staff Nurse
UPMC Mercy Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
Nursing
Duquesne University
Health And Rehabilitation Science
University of Pittsburgh