Matthew Formica
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Compassionate Nurse with career history in direct patient care, device management and care coordination in fast-paced, critical care environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with coworkers, patients and families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, CardioThoracic ICU
UPMC Presbyterian
01.2022 - Current
- Managed care of patients with cardiac assist devices, such as ECMO and VAD/Impella.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed care of lung and heart transplant patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Admitting and managing post surgical cardiac cases.
- Managed Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy via PrisMax and PrismaFlex machines.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Montefiore
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Helped diffuse tense patient situations to prevent patient harm.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA12.2021
Skills
CSU-ALS Certified
VAD/Impella trained
CRRT trained
ACLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CardioThoracic ICU
UPMC Presbyterian
01.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Montefiore
02.2021 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
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