Lisa Sever
Montoursville,PA
Summary
I am a dedicated, caring and compassionate newly graduated registered nurse. As a mature, non-traditional, international graduate and mother of five, I can offer a wealth of life experience. I am a curious, detail-oriented individual with a strong academic record during my studies and an exceptional willingness to learn. I began my career in the ICU in Williamsport and am eager to further my success in hands-on patient care and clinical skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
New Grad Registered Nurse
UPMC
Williamsport, PA
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Cared for more than 15 ICU patients during the first 6 weeks of orientation.
- Administered medications and IV therapy safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care.
Student Nurse Intern
UPMC
Williamsport, PA
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Home unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on 6 East.
- Shadow experience: ICU (2 x 12 hrs); The Gatehouse (4 hrs); ED (12 hrs); 7 West (12 hrs); TJU (12 hrs); Rehabilitation (12 hrs); Behavioral Health (8 hrs)
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Administered close patient care, and checked vital signs.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility, daily living and personal hygiene requirements.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
Clinical Student Nurse
UPMC 6 East
Williamsport, PA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitor conditions to update nursing staff.
- Accurately document treatment and care.
- Advocate for and strive to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Clinical Student Nurse, UPMC The Birthplace
UPMC
Williamsport, PA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures regarding childbed and newborn care.
- Administered oral and subcutaneous medication.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assessed mother and newborn after delivery according to the nursing process.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Clinical Student Nurse
GMC Children 2 + 3 Units
Danville, PA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and reported changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
Clinical Student Nurse
GMC Hospital Of Advanced Medicine
Danville, PA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered close patient care, and checked vital signs.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Clinical Student Nurse
UPMC, The Joint Unit
Williamsport, PA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Accurately documented treatment, care, and medications administered.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
Clinical Student Nurse
Valley View, Rehab & Nursing Center
Montoursville, PA
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered patient hygiene care and assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to retrieve and record patient data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA05.2024
Skills
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Medication and IV Administration
- ACLS
- Basic Critical Care Experience
- Team Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Compassionate and Caring
- Dependable and Responsible
- Cultural Awareness
- Patient Advocacy
- Active Listening
- Therapeutic Communication
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
New Grad Registered Nurse
UPMC
07.2024 - 08.2024
Student Nurse Intern
UPMC
05.2023 - 07.2023
Clinical Student Nurse
UPMC 6 East
01.2023 - 04.2023
Clinical Student Nurse, UPMC The Birthplace
UPMC
08.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Student Nurse
GMC Children 2 + 3 Units
08.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Student Nurse
GMC Hospital Of Advanced Medicine
01.2022 - 04.2022
Clinical Student Nurse
UPMC, The Joint Unit
08.2021 - 12.2021
Clinical Student Nurse
Valley View, Rehab & Nursing Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology