Registered Nurse with about 15 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in an inpatient and home setting. Works well with diverse patient populations to attain optimal outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Home Health Care And Family Hospice
05.2022 - 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.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Nursing Supervisor
UPMC
10.2020 - 05.2022
Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Provided emergency response during shifts to all units in need.
Registered Nurse
Coordinated Health Of Lehigh Valley Health Network
12.2009 - 10.2020
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Health System: Gnaden Huetten Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2016
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canton Jr. Sr. High School
Canton, PA
05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Lee University
Cleveland, TN
07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA
05.2009
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Staff Supervision
Patient Management
Medication Administration
Professional bedside manner
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Strong clinical judgment
Telemetry reading
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
First Aid/CPR Certified
ACLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Home Health Care And Family Hospice
05.2022 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
UPMC
10.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Health System: Gnaden Huetten Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Coordinated Health Of Lehigh Valley Health Network
12.2009 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Canton Jr. Sr. High School
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Lee University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
First Aid/CPR Certified
ACLS certified
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