Keri Specht
Acme,PA
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 18 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. Experienced with transporting sick infants along with intubating, place umbilical lines, and stabilizing newborns.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Independence Health Frick Hospital
Mount Pleasant, PA
12.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine
Morgantown, WV
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
RN Supervisor
Loyalhanna Care Center
Latrobe, PA
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, their families, and staff members.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Travel Staffing
Pittsburgh , PA
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Senior Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Transport Nurse
U.P.M.C Magee Women’s Hospital
01.2006 - 03.2023
- 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
Allegheny Health Network, Jefferson Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2021
- 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
Bayada Home Healthcare
01.2010 - 09.2020
- 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
Excela Health
01.2004 - 01.2006
- 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
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05.2005
Associate - Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Westmoreland County Community College
Neo-Natal Resuscitation Certification CPR Certification -
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Independence Health Frick Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine
03.2024 - 12.2024
RN Supervisor
Loyalhanna Care Center
11.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
UPMC Travel Staffing
03.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network, Jefferson Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2021
Homecare Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Healthcare
01.2010 - 09.2020
Senior Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Transport Nurse
U.P.M.C Magee Women’s Hospital
01.2006 - 03.2023
Nurse Aide-Registered Nurse
Excela Health
01.2004 - 01.2006
Associate - Applied Science, Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College
Associate - Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Westmoreland County Community College
Neo-Natal Resuscitation Certification CPR Certification -
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