Sara Zervo-Shulgach
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Inpatient Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
12.2021 - Current
- Prepared hemodialysis machines according to physician's orders and performed safety checks on machines before use.
- Performed physical assessments prior to initiation of hemodialysis treatment, hemodynamically monitored patients during treatment including close cardiac monitoring, and implemented interventions upon change of patient status or bloodwork results according to facility protocols and physician's orders in hemodialysis unit and the ICUs.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records.
- Administered IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications according to physician's orders.
- Provided education to patients on the hemodialysis process, AVF/AVG or TDC care, dietary modifications, and importance of compliance with hemodialysis and lifestyle changes.
- Trained and mentored new Hemodialysis RNs on best and safest practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Promoted and restored patients’ health by overseeing the management and planning of patient care for the duration of their shift as a charge nurse.
- Directed, mentored, and scheduled staff, including communicating job expectations and providing input to nursing supervisors on staff performance reviews as a charge nurse.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff to implement patient care as a charge nurse.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Specialized in providing care for patients with a variety of vascular diseases pre- and post-operatively by closely performing neurovascular assessments and cardiac monitoring.
- Clearly communicated changes in patient status and effectively communicated with medical personnel and implemented interventions according to orders while assessing their effects on patient status.
- Performed patient physical assessments, overviewed bloodwork results, and administered oral, IM, and IV medications according to medical staff orders as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team while ensuring patient safety.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical or surgical procedures, and medications while providing emotional support.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, mobility, and personal hygiene, and performed wound care and dressing changes according to physician's and wound care nurse's guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05-2020
Skills
- Vitals monitoring
- Health Promotion
- Wound Dressing
- Multitasking
- Cardiac monitors
- Patient Assessment
- CPR/AED
- Medication and IV administration
- Training staff
- Diabetes management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Health Education
- Catheter monitoring
- Monitor vital signs
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Albanian
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Acute Inpatient Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
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