Natalie Harkins
Fort Washington,PA
Summary
High-performing Registered Nurse with 6+ years of experience across interventional cardiology and emergency medicine. Extensive experience partnering with physicians and device representatives to support advanced cardiovascular procedures, influence clinical decisions, and optimize workflow efficiency. Positioning to transition into a Senior Specialty Representative role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN (Charge)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Cardiac Cath Lab
Philadelphia, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in cardiac catheterization procedures to support patient care. Collaborated with healthcare teams to maintain a safe and efficient lab environment. Provided direct patient support during procedures to enhance comfort and care.
- Executed scrubbing and circulating responsibilities for advanced structural heart and interventional cardiology procedures.
- Facilitated device preparation, setup, and deployment readiness processes.
- Executed conscious sedation protocols and monitored hemodynamic stability.
- Served as integral member of 24-hour on-call STEMI response team, ensuring rapid patient care.
- Supported nursing staff in daily operations as preceptor and charge RN. Assisted in training new nurses to enhance team performance. Facilitated communication between staff and management to improve workflow.
RN
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital — Emergency Department
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided critical emergency medical services to patients in Level I trauma, stroke, burn, and STEMI centers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Led rapid patient assessments to determine critical care requirements. Coordinated time-sensitive interventions to optimize patient outcomes. Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to drive collaborative healthcare solutions.
- Led interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient throughput and improve care coordination. Managed documentation processes using Epic EMR to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Led initiatives to improve clinical communication across departments. Oversaw training programs to enhance staff engagement with patients. Championed the implementation of best practices in healthcare communication.
RN
Chestnut Hill Hospital — Med-Surg/Telemetry
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed post-operative patients and telemetry
Intern
Pennsylvania Dermatology Partners
Reading, PA
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Assisted in various summer internship projects during 2014, 2015, and 2016. Supported team members in achieving project goals. Contributed to a collaborative work environment through effective communication.
- Assisted in learning clinical workflows through provider shadowing. Supported billing processes by observing and recording procedures. Aided team efforts in improving operational efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive expertise in reimbursement processes and practice operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PABachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
University of Dayton
Dayton, OhSkills
- Physician Engagement
- Cardiovascular Expertise
- Clinical Education
- Product Utilization
- Reimbursement Exposure
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Communication
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- RN (PA)
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
RN (Charge)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Cardiac Cath Lab
01.2022 - Current
RN
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital — Emergency Department
01.2021 - 01.2022
RN
Chestnut Hill Hospital — Med-Surg/Telemetry
01.2019 - 01.2021
Intern
Pennsylvania Dermatology Partners
05.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
University of Dayton