Kaitlyn Kurz
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented Graduate Nurse with 2 years of experience in direct patient care with focus on inpatient rehabilitation. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician-Specialist
UPMC Mercy Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to bedside nurse , noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Scleroderma Research Student
University Of Pittsburgh
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Organized paperwork and files for research studies
- Optimized data entry into digital database
- Collaborated with research coordinators, lab technicians, and physicians
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2021
Skills
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Feeding
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Proficiency with EMR
Timeline
Patient Care Technician-Specialist
UPMC Mercy Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Scleroderma Research Student
University Of Pittsburgh
02.2018 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Pittsburgh
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