Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience as an RN at Bonsecour Holy Family Hospital, excelling in patient recruitment and medication dispensing. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in documentation requirements and adverse event reporting, ensuring compliance and quality in patient management. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Work History
Bar Manager
Duncansville VFW
Assisted in daily bar operations to provide quality service and support customer satisfaction.
Helped develop and conduct training sessions for staff to improve team skills and product knowledge.
Supported inventory management efforts to maintain supply levels and minimize waste.
Aided in building relationships with vendors to facilitate timely orders of beverages and supplies.
Veterinary Technician
PETS
Assisted veterinarians in administering vaccinations and medications to animals.
Monitored animal patients' vital signs and reported changes to veterinary staff.
Prepared surgical instruments and maintained sterile environments for procedures.
Educated pet owners on post-operative care and general animal health practices.
Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
RN
Bonsecour Holy Family Hospital
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
Educated patients and families on disease management and wellness strategies.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify health issues promptly.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Veterinary Assistant - Animal Health
LCCTC
Lancaster PA
06.2011
Associate Degree - Associates Degree Nursing And Science
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05.2000
High School Diploma - College Prep
Altoona Area High School
Altoona, PA
05.1991
Skills
Patient recruitment
Adverse event reporting
Study protocols
Documentation requirements
Specimen handling
Medication dispensing
Database organization
Additional Information
I am a very professional with excellent people skills. I am very organized and learn very quickly
Timeline
High School Diploma - College Prep
Altoona Area High School
Bar Manager
Duncansville VFW
Veterinary Technician
PETS
RN
Bonsecour Holy Family Hospital
Veterinary Assistant - Animal Health
LCCTC
Associate Degree - Associates Degree Nursing And Science
Clinical Project Manager II_Acting as Grant Plan M at Novartis Farmaceutica, S.A. de C.V.Clinical Project Manager II_Acting as Grant Plan M at Novartis Farmaceutica, S.A. de C.V.
