Robin Callahan, MSN, RN
Williamsville
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized Masters-prepared RN with a proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Kaleida Health MFSH Medical/Surgical Unit
10.2019 - 06.2024
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led multiple system wide projects with successful outcomes.
- Maintained infection control and prevention measures by educating staff and patients.
- Strong focus on improvement of patient satisfaction.
- Improved HCAHPS Press Ganey scores.
- Managed 80 nurses and nursing activities in a 40-bed unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Registered Nurse
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Inpatient Floors 7 East and 7 West. Caring for patients upon arrival postoperatively- G.I, G.U, breast, GYN, head and neck
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Dermatology Surgical Assistant/Histology Tech.
Buffalo Medical Group Dr. Paul Wirth
06.2011 - 07.2016
- Mohs Micrographic surgery of the head and neck, Blotting, exposing tissue, and assisting during major and minor skin cancer surgery
- Cleaning and bandaging surgical sites
- Reviewing and educating patients on post-operative care
- Vital signs including blood pressure, height, and weight
- Prepare and cut frozen sections for microscopic examination
- H&E staining of frozen sections
- Processing, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments
- Ordering of all office, medical, and surgical supplies.
Dermatology Medical Assistant
Dr. David Altman
05.2008 - 06.2011
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting biopsy specimens.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Called patients to review skin biopsy results and plan of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
05.2018
Associates Degree Registered Nurse -
Trocaire College
05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Studies
Ashford University
05.2013
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening, and presentation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing competing client needs
- Project Management
- Infection Control
Additional Information
- Licenses and Certifications , NYS RN License #716857 Basic Life Support BLS- expires 2026
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Kaleida Health MFSH Medical/Surgical Unit
10.2019 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
07.2016 - 10.2019
Dermatology Surgical Assistant/Histology Tech.
Buffalo Medical Group Dr. Paul Wirth
06.2011 - 07.2016
Dermatology Medical Assistant
Dr. David Altman
05.2008 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates Degree Registered Nurse -
Trocaire College
Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Studies
Ashford University
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