Keri Specht
U.P.M.C Magee Women’s Hospital
Acme,PA
34
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with over 16 years of NICU experience. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Work History
Senior Professional Staff Nurse II
20 Years 3 Months- Perform daily nursing tasks in the neo-natal intensive care unit including stabilizing premature infants, placing peripheral intravenous lines and assisting doctors with intubation and umbilical line placement
- Collect specimens and assisted physicians in reviewing the results
- Monitor newborns and infants who are on ventilators, oscillators, and oxygen and maintain consistent communication with families
- Perform a variety of administrative tasks that help ensure the smooth operation of the neo-natal intensive care unit.
Registered Nurse
5 Years 1 Month- Perform daily nursing tasks in a level two neo-natal intensive care unit, stabilizing infants in a community hospital
- Collect specimens and assisted nurse practitioner in reviewing the results
- Monitor newborns who are on oxygen and maintain consistent communication with the families
- Perform a variety of administrative tasks that help ensure the smooth operation of the neo-natal intensive care unit.
Homecare Registered Nurse
10 Years 8 Months- Provide compassionate care to severely disabled children in their homes and ensure that they are provided exceptional care
- Care for children with various disabilities including cerebral palsy, scoliosis, and seizures
- Handle care related to ventilators, traches, picc lines, medports, G’J buttons, and baclofen pumps
- Use communication skills to educate parents on proper care of their disabled children.
Nurse Aide-Registered Nurse
2 Years- Handled daily duties and tasks associated with patient care on the 2D medical/surgical floor
- Assisted with patient diagnosis, medication administration, and care plan management
- Provided knowledgeable and compassionate care to patients while maintaining consistent communication with patient families
- Performed administrative tasks such as document management, file management, and other clerical duties.
Education
Associate - Applied Science, Nursing
Associate - Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Neo-Natal Resuscitation Certification CPR Certification
Skills
Patient Care Assessment
Compassionate and Caring
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Medical Recordkeeping
Monitoring Vital Signs
Crisis Resolution
Patient and Family Advocacy
Nursing Assignments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network, Jefferson Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2021Read More
Homecare Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Healthcare
01.2010 - 09.2020Read More
Senior Professional Staff Nurse II
U.P.M.C Magee Women’s Hospital
07.2006 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Aide-Registered Nurse
Excela Health
01.2004 - 01.2006Read More
Associate from Applied Science, Nursing
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Westmoreland County Community College
Associate from Applied Science, Criminal Justice
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Neo-Natal Resuscitation Certification
CPR Certification
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