Dynamic Charge Nurse with over 16 years of experience in patient care supervision and team leadership. Proven ability to develop comprehensive care plans, enhance patient outcomes, and manage daily nursing operations effectively.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Charge Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2010 - Current
Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care activities on a 43 bed telemetry/cardiac med/surg unit
Assisted in developing patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
Managed daily operations of the nursing unit efficiently.
Collaborated with physicians to address patient needs effectively.
Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
Staff Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
05.2005 - Current
Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment on a telemetry/cardiac med/surg unit
Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management.
Assisted in emergency situations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Recovered patients after cardiac catheterizations, PCI's, ablations, and Watchman procedures; monitoring vitals, site checks, and peripheral pulses during recovery
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Hahnemann Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
08.2003 - 05.2005
Assisted healthcare team in interpreting telemetry data.
Documented and reported changes in patient conditions promptly.
Communicated effectively with nursing staff regarding patient status.
Responded promptly to any alarms or changes in patient conditions.
Monitored cardiac rhythms, analyzed data, and reported findings to medical staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2003
Skills
Patient care
Care plan development
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Healthcare quality improvement
Telemetry monitoring
Medication administration
Effective communication
Team leadership
Patient care assignment
Certification
BLS Certified
Affiliations
Current Member of the PAH Heart Failure Committee
Accomplishments
Penn Medicine Distinguished Nurse Clinician Academy Nominee 2016