Pamela DeVincentis
New Castle,United States
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Unit Director of Peri-Anesthesia
UPMC
06.2018 - 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.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Endoscopy Nurse Manager
Findlay Surgery Center
08.2010 - 06.2018
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Registered Nurse
Blanchard Valley Hospital
08.1994 - 08.2010
- 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
St. Mercy Hospital
06.1992 - 08.1994
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Master Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Administration And Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.1992
Skills
- Expense Management
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Policy Implementation
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Staff Training
- Report Preparation
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Cost Control
- Staff Scheduling
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Corrective Actions
- Problem Identification
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Surgical Services leaders in the development of weekend call program for staff. Reduced turnover by 50% and long-term cost-savings.
- System and regional mentor for fellow Unit Directors
- Coordinator/Developer of SSI Strike team for Surgical Services to identify opportunities
- Initiated Work from Home for Pre-Op Testing staff
- Developed/initiated Same Day Total Joint process by collaborating with Shadyside and Magee nurse leadership
- Lowest vacancy rate in Peri-Anesthesia in the 70 units across the UPMC system.
- Over 90% employee engagement from recent survey with 100% participation
- 2022 and 2023 recipient of the UPMC Excellence in Nursing Leadership
- Developed/coordinated Robotics Day Event for local HS students
- Initiated quarterly departmental clinician meetings
- Under tenure, four Peri-Anesthesia nurses received the Cameos of Caring award
Timeline
Regional Unit Director of Peri-Anesthesia
UPMC
06.2018 - Current
Endoscopy Nurse Manager
Findlay Surgery Center
08.2010 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Blanchard Valley Hospital
08.1994 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse
St. Mercy Hospital
06.1992 - 08.1994
Master Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Administration And Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
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