Jill Pulliam
Erie,PA
Summary
Skilled at patient relations, electronic charting and assessments. Well-trained and motivated to exceed expectations. Proven to bring results and work in fast-paced environments. Expert Clinical Nurse offers top-notch knowledge, abilities and education. Works great in team-based environments to optimize patient care and outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kidney Transplant Coordinator
UPMC Hamot Kidney Transplant Program
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Educated patients and family on transplant listing procedure and expectations.
- Arranged patient evaluation for transplant with the transplant team.
- Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control
- Maintained detailed records of patient health information in Epic.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Assessed patient history to identify concerning symptoms, diagnose concerns and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Scheduled tests and procedures for patients needing additional or specialized care.
- Assisted physicians with completing medical procedures and treatments.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Hamot Hospital
05.2006 - 01.2020
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Nursing Unit Secretary
UPMC Hamot Hospital
10.2001 - 05.2006
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gannon University
Erie, PA05.2006
Skills
- Organ Transplantation
- Evaluation and interpretation of client health records
- Infection Control Procedures
- Outpatient Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Laboratory Testing
- Medical Records Management
- Electronic Medical Record Software
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - 2006 - current
Timeline
Kidney Transplant Coordinator
UPMC Hamot Kidney Transplant Program
01.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Hamot Hospital
05.2006 - 01.2020
Nursing Unit Secretary
UPMC Hamot Hospital
10.2001 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gannon University
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