Michael Conway
Altoona,PA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Director Peri-Anesthesia, Endoscopy
UPMC Altoona
07.2020 - Current
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Clinician Peri-Anesthesia, Surgical Pre-Testing
UPMC Altoona
07.2012 - 07.2020
- Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
- Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
- Provided consultation to staff and administration on patient treatment.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
RN Staff Nurse - Cardio-Thoracic ICU
UPMC Altoona
05.2004 - 07.2012
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science And Psychology
Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA05.2001
Skills
- Safety Enforcement
- Supply Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Medication Monitoring
- Nurse Scheduling
- Payroll
- Quality Control
- Infection Control
- Policy Implementation
- Staff Training
- Expense Management
Certification
CCRN
Timeline
Unit Director Peri-Anesthesia, Endoscopy
UPMC Altoona
07.2020 - Current
Clinician Peri-Anesthesia, Surgical Pre-Testing
UPMC Altoona
07.2012 - 07.2020
RN Staff Nurse - Cardio-Thoracic ICU
UPMC Altoona
05.2004 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science And Psychology
Juniata College
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