James Tarasi
Cheswick,PA
Summary
To secure a position as a Registered Nurse in the VAHC.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Forbes Regional Hospital
Monroeville, PA
04.2014 - Current
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols and standards.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, providers, and insurance companies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements
- Professionally direct and manage the activities of the patient care delivery by the team members
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge
- Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn
- Delivery of patient care by organizing and leading individuals through their continuity of care
- This care is established from the initial admission at the hospital to point of discharge
- Understanding the of capabilities ancillary staff by assigning work to subordinates based on their capabilities
- This is achieved through continuous evaluation and reevaluation of the requirements of the assignment
- Advocate for patient satisfaction by contacting newly discharged patients
- Delivered culturally competent care tailored to diverse patient populations.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Manage the collaboration physicians and other clinicians concerning the primary care of the patient
- This consists of a team of professionals that collaborate at point of admission to the hospital until discharge from that specific hospital unit
- A member and participant in the unit base council committee of Orthopedic/Stroke/Trauma at Forbes Regional
- This is a task force to improve nursing practice and patient care
- An integral role in supporting, orienting and facilitating student nurses
- This is achieved by identifying their clinical needs and educating appropriately.
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Burket-Truby Funeral Home
Oakmont, PA
12.2011 - 04.2014
- Established and implemented the 'after-care' program for our funeral home
- Trained staff in industry best practices and safety protocols.
- Conducted pre-need consultations to educate clients on future funeral planning
- Clinical Restoration and embalming of human remains
- Organized and coordinated visitations, memorial services, graveside services, cremations, burials, entombment's, and other related activities.
- Responsible for presentation of services and merchandise
- Directing of Funeral Services
- Supervised internships for aspiring morticians and funeral directors.
- Participated in community activities for funeral home promotions and other purposes.
- Created and maintained records for legal and financial compliance.
- Consulted with families of deceased to make funeral arrangements.
- Scheduled funeral services, coordinated burials and arranged cremations.
Senior Director of New Products
Davison Design and Development
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2001 - 12.2011
- Consistently generated $500,000 in sales per year
- Managed 20+ consultants in daily sales activities and monthly quotas
- Promoted to Senior Director after only one year of employment
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement and innovation.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among staff members when necessary
- Identifying training needs of sales staff and making provisions for further development
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Conducted regular staff evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Pre-Need Consultant
Commonwealth Funeral Consultants
York, PA
11.1999 - 04.2001
- Responsible for scheduling and meeting with families
- In-home' presentation of services and merchandise
- Managed territory and maintained customer satisfaction
- Over 50% of new business achieved through referrals
- Maintained Life Insurance License requirements.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Drafted proposals outlining solutions to identified issues in the organization.
- Coordinated activities among internal departments while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Burket-Truby Funeral Home
Oakmont, PA
09.1991 - 11.1999
- Developed and implemented the 'after-care' program for our funeral home
- Clinical Restoration and Embalming of human remains
- Responsible for presentation of services and merchandise
- Directing of Funeral Services
- Setting of priorities and preparing a plan that includes the delegation of subordinates for completion of work
- This includes the directing of funeral services from the initial phone call to the 'after-care' that is provided after the burial
- Functioning as an expert in clinical practices through scientific evidence based practice
- This includes proper techniques of embalming and human preservation.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Allegheny Community College Boyce Campus
05.2013
Bachelor of Science in professional studies in Funeral Services - Minor in Psychology
Point Park University
01.1998
Internship for Pennsylvania State Funeral License
01.1996
Associates Specialized in Funeral Management -
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
01.1995
Allegheny Community College Boyce Campus
12.1992
University of Pittsburgh
04.1991
Accomplishments
- September nurse award for 5North
- Chamber of Commerce
- Flight #427 Recovery Crash Team (Identifying and Embalming)
- Coordinated Stuff-a-Bus and Toys for Tots while at Davison Design and Development
- Coordinator/Co-Founder of the Rick Schackner Golf Outing since 2005, Benefits Cancer Research
Clinical Rotations
- UPMC St. Margaret’s, Pittsburgh, PA, Telemetry and Emergency Department, 01/2012, 05/2013
- Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, Psychiatric unit, 01/2012, 05/2013
- UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, Trauma unit, 01/2012, 05/2013
- UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh, PA, Medical/Surgical floor and Obstetrics, 01/2012, 05/2013
- Oakmont Senior Living, Geriatric unit, 01/2012, 05/2013
- UPMC Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, Pediatric Medical/Surgical floor, 01/2012, 05/2013
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Forbes Regional Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Burket-Truby Funeral Home
12.2011 - 04.2014
Senior Director of New Products
Davison Design and Development
04.2001 - 12.2011
Pre-Need Consultant
Commonwealth Funeral Consultants
11.1999 - 04.2001
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Burket-Truby Funeral Home
09.1991 - 11.1999
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Allegheny Community College Boyce Campus
Bachelor of Science in professional studies in Funeral Services - Minor in Psychology
Point Park University
Internship for Pennsylvania State Funeral License
Associates Specialized in Funeral Management -
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
Allegheny Community College Boyce Campus
University of Pittsburgh