Rebecca Rusnak
Aliquippa,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Rochester Manor, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in patient assessments and infection control, I effectively collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans, ensuring safety and promoting healing in diverse populations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rochester Manor
Rochester, PA
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and facility procedures.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify needs and establish priorities for care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Cedar Hill Assisted Living
Moon, PA
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- 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.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Heritage Valley Beaver
Beaver, PA
09.2011 - 06.2019
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes within the nursing department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and facility procedures.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify needs and establish priorities for care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- 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.
Education
Nursing
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA05.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Collecting vitals
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- ADL assistance
- Long-term care
- Geriatric nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- Feeding assistance
- Software use
- Supply restocking
- Evaluations
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rochester Manor
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cedar Hill Assisted Living
08.2021 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Heritage Valley Beaver
09.2011 - 06.2019
Nursing
Community College of Beaver County