Kevin Gillespie
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated healthcare professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Registered Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2022 - Current
- Performed nursing assessment of trauma patients conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided direct patient care to trauma and toxicology patients, including initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and IM medications and monitored patient reactions in order to make necessary adjustments if needed.
- Managed intravenous lines, PCAs, nerve block infusions, wound dressings, and tube feedings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and response to interventions in medical record system.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Educated family members on proper home care techniques after discharge from hospital setting.
EMT-Basic
UPMC
Ebensburg, PA
04.2024 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsible for completing tasks in collaboration with and under delegation of the unit nurses while staying within the position's respective scope of practice
- Tasks included Obtaining Vital Signs, Blood Sugars, Specimen Collections, Patient Weights, Completing Patient Care (bathing, feeding, ambulation, etc), Recording Patient Intake & Output, and aiding the unit nurses with their daily tasks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA08-2022
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Team Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Documentation
- Medication and IV Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- IV Insertion
- Care Coordination
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Education
Certification
- BLS Provider Dec 2023 - Dec 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EMT-Basic
UPMC
04.2024 - 05.2024
Trauma Registered Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Presbyterian
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
- BLS Provider Dec 2023 - Dec 2025
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