Kelly Bongiorno
Fairview,PA
Summary
I am a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual committed to life-long learning and challenging opportunities. I welcome and enjoy responsibility and adapt well to working independently and as a part of a team. My DISC profile is C-compliant with tendencies toward conscientiousness, creativeness, and accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Asbury Ridge, LTC
10.2022 - 12.2026
- Administered patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored vital signs, recognizing critical changes and responding promptly to emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing patient safety protocols.
- Performed medication passes for 20-30 residents.
- Supervised resident units while optimizing staff assignments for improved efficiency.
Endoscopy RN
UPMC Hamot Surgery Center
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Pre-op, Intra-op, and Post-op patient duties for same-day endoscopy procedures including IV insertion, medication intake/administration, post-anesthesia recovery observation, patient education, etc.
- Collaborated with surgical team to coordinate schedules and enhance workflow efficiency in procedure room.
- Monitored vital signs and maintained patient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Educated patients on pre- and post-procedure care, promoting understanding and adherence to recovery protocols.
- Trained new nursing staff on endoscopy practices, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled team environment.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices in endoscopy care.
Health Coach
Dietary Foods
11.2019 - 2022
- Enhanced customer understanding of supplement facts and effects, leading to informed purchasing decisions. Streamlined ordering and stock management processes for supplement products. Achieved accurate register operations and financial reconciliation.
COVID Vaccinator
CVS
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Administration of vaccine to the public
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Advanced Tutor
Compass Reading Center
06.2008 - 06.2020
- Achieved significant improvements in students' reading abilities by delivering over 1000 hours of individualized multi-sensory language lessons. Enhanced phonemic awareness, spelling, and comprehension skills for students with specific reading disabilities through tailored instructional approaches.
- Assessed individual learning styles to tailor instructional methods effectively.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to enhance student comprehension and engagement.
Trainer
Pennsylvania Department of Education
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Training PA school district teachers in multi-sensory language instruction. Responsibilities include presentation of information and procedures as well as observation and ongoing support training.
Administrative Assistant, School of Science
Penn State University
01.2009 - 06.2014
- Responsible for office management in support of science department staff of over 60 instructors including: desk and phone reception, varied clerical tasks and computer file creation and maintenance, special projects, student and class scheduling, etc.
- Coordinated administrative tasks to enhance office efficiency and support faculty needs.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
Education
Associate Degree, ADN - Applied Science
Kent State University
Ashtabula, OHBachelor of Science, BS - Business Administration
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA01-1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Ohio01-2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adaptable to change
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration
- Organizational growth
Accomplishments
- Psychological Fitness Specialist certification; Human Potential Institute; December 2019 Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society; Secretary
- Spirit of Nursing Award
- Alice Flaherty Excellence in Nursing Scholarship
- Patsy Hurst Memorial Nursing Scholarship
- Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) Certification in Initial and Advanced Multisensory Language Instruction Levels, Compass Reading Center; Erie, PA
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Asbury Ridge, LTC
10.2022 - 12.2026
Endoscopy RN
UPMC Hamot Surgery Center
05.2021 - 09.2022
COVID Vaccinator
CVS
01.2021 - 04.2021
Health Coach
Dietary Foods
11.2019 - 2022
Trainer
Pennsylvania Department of Education
06.2012 - 06.2016
Administrative Assistant, School of Science
Penn State University
01.2009 - 06.2014
Advanced Tutor
Compass Reading Center
06.2008 - 06.2020
Associate Degree, ADN - Applied Science
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science, BS - Business Administration
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University