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Julianne Garber

Irwin,PA

Summary

Upcoming nursing graduate with excellent educational credentials who is service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Passes fundamental knowledge of healthcare terminology, policies, and patient care values. Aspiring to combine clinical rotation experience and past healthcare experience to secure a nursing position in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior PCT

UPMC Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2022 - Current
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Responded to codes to help with lifting and transporting patients.
  • Skilled with inserting IV catheters.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Excellent knowledge in Cerner and Sunquest programming
  • Collected blood samples, nasopharyngeal [Covid/flu swabs], VRE swabs, glucose accuchecks, urine and stool samples.

APCT

UPMC Mckeesport Hospital
Mckeesport, PA
12.2019 - 08.2021
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
  • Verified medical insurance through Medipac system to ensure insurance compatibility and coverage
  • Knowledge of Epic, Cerner, and Sunquest

Auto-Transfusionist

Contran Medical
New Haven, CT
02.2018 - 11.2019
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed autologous transfusion on high blood loss procedures.
  • Knowledge of sterile technique and procedures relating to operating room
  • Knowledge in problem solving, critical thinking and rationalization.
  • Kept up with machine maintenance and quality control checks.
  • Maintained a positive energy in the OR and instilled a team relationship with staff.

Phlebotomist

West Penn Hospital
Bloomfield, PA
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Performed newborn heel sticks.
  • Kept maintenance log on all refrigerators/freezers in the department.

Education

No Degree - Nursing Pre-requisites

Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Norwin Senior High School
Irwin, PA
05.2014

Skills

  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Venipuncture Procedures
  • Charting and Documentation
  • Lab Testing Protocols
  • Infection Control
  • PPE Compliance
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Timeline

Senior PCT

UPMC Shadyside
05.2022 - Current

APCT

UPMC Mckeesport Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2021

Auto-Transfusionist

Contran Medical
02.2018 - 11.2019

Phlebotomist

West Penn Hospital
09.2016 - 02.2018

No Degree - Nursing Pre-requisites

Westmoreland County Community College

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Norwin Senior High School

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