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Karley Hatz

Cranberry Township,PA

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with strong leadership skills and a focus on team collaboration. Experienced in coordinating patient care, responding to emergencies, and precepting new hires. Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

UPMC St. Margaret - Stepdown Unit
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2024 - Current

• Responded to Code Blue and Rapid Responses throughout the hospital, assisting with ACLS interventions, medication administration, and resuscitation efforts.

• Coordinated patient assignments, staffing, and unit operations as charge nurse, maintaining safe patient ratios and optimizing workflow.

• Managed post-operative patients requiring close airway, respiratory, and cardiovascular monitoring.

• Collaborated closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care for complex patients.

• Precepted new hires, providing clinical education, competency evaluation, and bedside training in critical care practices.

Patient Care Technician

UPMC St. Margaret
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • Supported nursing staff in patient care tasks and daily activities to ensure quality care.
  • Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Premier Therapy
Beaver, PA
07.2018 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with physical therapists to implement patient treatment plans, enhancing recovery outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on exercise techniques and safety measures to promote injury prevention and support ongoing health.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Pittsburgh, PA
03-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
12-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Butler County Community College
Butler, PA
05-2018

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Patient management
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • Patient comfort
  • Critical thinking
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UPMC St. Margaret - Stepdown Unit
02.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician

UPMC St. Margaret
01.2022 - 02.2024

Physical Therapist Assistant

Premier Therapy
07.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Community College of Allegheny County

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Butler County Community College
Karley Hatz