Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Cigna and Heritage Valley Health System. Proven expertise in patient assessment and care coordination, coupled with strong emotional intelligence. Adept at managing complex cases and developing effective nursing plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse /RN Case Manager
Cigna
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
09.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver Campus
01.1994 - 08.2016
Med/Surg/Telemetry/Variable Unit - October 2006 - August 2016
Orthopedics
Psychiatric
Various conditions
IV placement and management
Cardio-Pulmonary Telemetry Unit - August 1998 - September 2002
Venipuncture
LV. Placement
Telemetry
Post-op Care
OHS pts.
Physical Assessment
Medication Administration
P.O.
IV Push
IV Drips: Nitroglycerin, Heparin, Integrillin, Cardizem
Ventilator Care
Wound Care
Gastro/Uro Medical/Surgical Unit - February 1996 - August 1998
Post-op care of Gastro/Uro Surgical patients and cosmetic surgery patients
Care of patients with medical conditions related to Gastric/Uro systems
Skilled Nursing Facility - September 1994 - February 1996
Worked as Certified Nurse's Aide then Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Progressive Home Health
01.2002 - 01.2012
Work as a visiting nurse going into patient's homes and providing all aspects of skilled nursing, as each situation requires.
Team Leader - Case Manager for a team of six nurses
Maintained and managed all lines including peripheral, PICCS and Infusaports.
Certified Nurse's Aide
The Wexford House Nursing Home
01.1993 - 01.1994
Certified and worked as a Nurse's Aide while attending Nursing School