Margaret Anzelone, RN
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse providing intensive care to critically ill adults in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Multitasker with great communication proven to handle any medical emergency or situation. Focused on optimizing patient care and support. Seeking to expand current knowledge of Neuroscience and Psychology.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill neuro patients.
- Monitor frequent vital signs, labs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness for 1-2 patients.
- Communicate with multi-disciplinary team on patients' condition and notify physicians of clinical changes.
- Assist doctors in bedside procedures.
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and provide prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promote patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing.
Neuro ICU Patient Care Technician
Allegheny General Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted RNs in STAT scans, as well as transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA07.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA06-2022
No Degree - Neuropsychology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- IV insertion, blood draw, and sample collection
- Arrhythmia analysis, ICP and A-line monitoring
- Titration and medication management
- Care of patients receiving TPA and TNK
- Post-operative neurosurgical care
- Procedure assistance
- RSI and mechanical ventilation
- Seizure management, neurological assessments and monitoring
- Student Precepting
- EPIC
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Intake and discharge
Certifications
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Timeline
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Neuro ICU Patient Care Technician
Allegheny General Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pittsburgh Technical College
No Degree - Neuropsychology
University of Pittsburgh