Lachelle Skinta
Boston,PA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency departments, notably with UPMC Travel Staffing. Demonstrated expertise in medication administration and patient assessments, coupled with a strong ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality. Proven track record in delivering skilled, timely care and educating patients and families, showcasing exceptional communication and clinical skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Travel Staffing
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cross Country Staffing
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Cared for patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
LPN - RN, Emergency Department
AHN Jefferson Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA01.2021
LPN -
Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA07.2017
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Trauma recovery
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Cardiac monitors
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Travel Staffing
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cross Country Staffing
10.2021 - 10.2022
LPN - RN, Emergency Department
AHN Jefferson Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Pittsburgh Technical College
LPN -
Pittsburgh Technical College
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