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Kari Xander

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Highly qualified registered nurse with most recent experience at top level NICU. Solid foundation of knowledge and skills developed over 17 years at the bedside in several institutions with many roles and responsibilites providing the skills and adaptability to excel.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Transport Team

West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2020 - Current

Stabilization and transport of critically ill preterm and term neonates via helicopter or ambulance. Attends high-risk deliveries and is responsible for resuscitation of infants. Team leader in unit - educating and assisting team with assignments and skills.

Registered Nurse

AHN - AGH And West Penn
Pittsburgh
12.2006 - Current

Staff Nurse in Level III NICU with extensive experience in all aspects on unit operations. Worked closely with medical team to stabilize and evaluate new admits . Performed patient care and assessments to identify needs and plan of care. Planned, prioritized and implemented daily care needs of assigned patients, and evaluated rapidly changing and unexpected clinical situations, troubleshooting as necessary. Effectively communicating with parents, educating and promoting participation and family bonding.

Registered Nurse - Travel RN

Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
06.2005 - 03.2006

Registered Nurse in Level III/IV NICU at Albert Einstein, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05.2003

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Patient focused
  • Team player
  • Strong work ethic
  • Excels under pressure
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong clinical judgement
  • High level of autonomy
  • Organized
  • Patient and family advocacy

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Transport Team

West Penn Hospital
01.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

AHN - AGH And West Penn
12.2006 - Current

Registered Nurse - Travel RN

06.2005 - 03.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pennsylvania State University
Kari Xander