Sara A Colaianni
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. 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 customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Nurse Coordinator I
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
2023.08 - Current
- Collaborating with patients, physicians, nurse practitioners to provide the best patient care possible
- Post-discharge follow up to ensure appointments are made and patient questions are answered.
Quality Care Consultant- Curry Hollow Office
Preferred Primary Care Physicians
2019.11 - 2023.07
- Collaborating with patients, physicians, nurse practitioners to provide the best patient care possible
- Post-discharge follow up to ensure appointments are made and patient questions are answered
- Assisted patient with medication pick up
- Drove to patient pharmacy to pick up prescriptions and delivered to patient’s house.
Care Manager- Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Allegheny General Hospital
2019.02 - 2019.11
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to develop an accurate discharge plan
Care Manager- Complex Medical Care Unit
Allegheny General Hospital
2018.06 - 2019.02
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to develop an accurate discharge plan
Team Leader/ Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
The Children’s Institute
2017.07 - 2018.05
- Accurately documents all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, and medications
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability.
Professional Staff Nurse- Emergency Department
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
2009.05 - 2017.07
- Accurately documents all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, and medications
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability.
Medical/Surgical Floor
2008.06 - 2009.05
- Accurately documents all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, and medications
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing: Leadership and Education and Master of Business Administration -
Carlow University
01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Online) -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
01.2010
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
01.2002
Skills
- Nursing license RN595543 expires 10/25
- CPR expires: 11/2025
- Compassionate and Caring
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Nursing Consultation
- Case Management
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Adaptable
- Excellent Patient evaluation/intervention skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
Timeline
Outpatient Nurse Coordinator I
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
2023.08 - Current
Quality Care Consultant- Curry Hollow Office
Preferred Primary Care Physicians
2019.11 - 2023.07
Care Manager- Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Allegheny General Hospital
2019.02 - 2019.11
Care Manager- Complex Medical Care Unit
Allegheny General Hospital
2018.06 - 2019.02
Team Leader/ Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
The Children’s Institute
2017.07 - 2018.05
Professional Staff Nurse- Emergency Department
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
2009.05 - 2017.07
Medical/Surgical Floor
2008.06 - 2009.05
Master of Science in Nursing: Leadership and Education and Master of Business Administration -
Carlow University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Online) -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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