Experienced Registered Nurse dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting positive outcomes. Seeking a position within an organization that values my skills and knowledge. Committed to staying current with industry advancements and continuously enhancing expertise. Eager to contribute to a team-driven environment focused on delivering high-quality healthcare services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Assisted team with daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Functioned as steady charge nurse to maintain throughput of patients while meeting time measures
Maintained organized workspace, contributing to efficient office operations and enhanced productivity.
Improved customer satisfaction by providing prompt and courteous service.
Enhanced communication within the team by efficiently distributing information and updates.
Assisted in training new staff members to ensure smooth onboarding and integration.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, ensuring trust and compliance.
Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Liaised with management and other departments to maintain smooth operations.
Director of Nursing
Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections, Pittsburgh, PA
09.2020 - 12.2022
Manages and evaluates nursing care delivery at the Allegheny County Jail and ensures that nursing practice complies with established nursing standards
Oversees and evaluates the coordination and appropriate administration of all nursing-related processes and procedures to ensure quality nursing care that promotes, maintains, and restores the well-being of all inmates/patients
Attends daily shift report meetings and ensures appropriate communication across all shifts and units
Participates in recruitment opportunities to increase staffing needs
Oversees and manages the clinical aspects of inmate care, including reviewing the status of inmates with serious health conditions, ensuring that treatments are completed, and inmates are discharged from treatment in a timely manner as well as monitoring potential catastrophic illnesses within the facility
Fulfills on-call duties when serving as Healthcare Duty Officer
Checks the appropriateness of referrals to outside providers and arranges secure transportation
Assists jail management in ensuring organizational efficiency, regulatory compliance, adherence to contractual services, effective employee relations, and accurate and timely departmental reporting as required
Receives, reviews, and responds to grievances
Ensures strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines, including pharmacy and safety regulations
Authorizes the purchase of medical supplies and equipment as approved and ensures appropriate security
Supervises the Detoxification Nurse Coordinator and Healthcare Social Worker
Provides direct supervision to all Assistant Directors of Nursing positions (e.g., scheduling, professional development, corrective action, clinical direction for nursing competencies)
Provides direction for minimal staffing levels for Assistant Directors of Nursing and monthly department schedules for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Medication Room Technicians
Monitors staff performance (e.g., annual performance evaluations, supervision, professional development, skills transfer, competencies, and corrective action) for RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Medication Room Technicians
Coordinates Mental Health RN staffing with the Director of Mental Health
Ensures accuracy and completion of daily assignment sheets for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, and Medication Room Technicians
Addresses staff concerns and resolves problems in consultation with the HSA, DHSA, Deputy Warden, Warden, Human Resources and/or appropriate County representatives
Monitors fiscally responsible provisions of services within nursing operations
Meets regularly and coordinates services with other healthcare services management staff
Works as a staff nurse when necessary
Assistant Director of Nursing
Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections, Pittsburgh, PA
02.2017 - 09.2020
Assists in the management and evaluation of nursing care delivery in a correctional environment; ensures that nursing practice complies with established nursing standards
Oversees, evaluates, coordinates and appropriately administers all nursing-related processes and procedures to ensure quality nursing care which promotes, maintains and restores the well-being of all inmates/patients
In charge of the assignment, reassignment and scheduling of staff nurses and other health services personnel to cover all areas during assigned shift; develops and monitors work schedules and provides coverage to maintain appropriate staffing levels
Manage and direct staff in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for providing quality care
Counsels and disciplines employees who violate established policies/procedures
Receives and provides shift reports to ensure continuity of care and to disseminate pertinent information necessary to the functioning of oncoming shift
Ensures nursing procedures are followed accurately and timely; and medical supplies and equipment are available and properly maintained
Monitors medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that they are properly administered
Performs all aspects of general and specialized nursing care in the treatment of ill inmates/patients
Participates in the Quality Assurance program and performs/prepares necessary reports and audits
Maintains accurate and confidential records
Emergency Department Staff Nurse, Forensic Coordinator
UPMC McKeesport, McKeesport, PA
01.2009 - 12.2018
Provides quality emergency medical care to patients requiring emergency treatment in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing practice
Maintains the ability to triage patients, perform patient assessment, plan and implement interventions, and respond to acute changes in patient status
Coordinate patient referrals and discharge planning activities
Maintain professional relationships with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers
Responsible for maintaining flow of the department, de-escalate any arising issues and function as resource nurse and team leader in absence of clinicians and unit director
Initiated forensic program and maintains any and all forensic needs of the department
Initiation and implementation of the bedside report process in the emergency department
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2015
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2008
Skills
Preceptorship
Vital signs monitoring
Patient safety
Clinical judgment
Compassionate care
Ultrasound guided IV insertion
Advanced life support
Quality improvement
Emergency care
Ethical practice
Resource utilization
Patient assessments
Certification
Registered Nurse-Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Geriatric Resource Nurse
International Trauma Life Support
CPR & Basic Life Support
Adult Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NIH Stroke Certified
Incident Management-NIMS Certified
Basic Arrhythmia Course
Certified Emergency Nurse Course
Act33,34 &73 clearances
Affiliations
Emergency Nurses Association
International Association of Forensic Nurses
UPMC System wide Forensic Council
UPMC McKeesport, Patient Education Committee
Assists with Insulin Pump education for UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing- McKeesport Campus
Accomplishments
Achieved decreased percentage of falls through effectively assisting with fall prevention initiatives.
Achieved decreased percentage of patients who left without being seen by monitoring waiting room times and efficiently managing department throughput
Daisy Award Winner 2022
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections, Pittsburgh, PA
09.2020 - 12.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing
Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections, Pittsburgh, PA
02.2017 - 09.2020
Emergency Department Staff Nurse, Forensic Coordinator
Lead Advanced Medical Support Assistant at Medical E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical CenterLead Advanced Medical Support Assistant at Medical E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Advanced Medical Support Assistant at Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center- Eye CenterAdvanced Medical Support Assistant at Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center- Eye Center