Shannon Krusey
greensburg,United States
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Known for strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC East
Monroeville, PA
07.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Conducted triage assessments swiftly to prioritize patient care in emergency settings.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in electronic medical records to ensure seamless care continuity.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded to emergency situations with decisive actions and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated effectively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided comprehensive discharge education to patients and families, ensuring an understanding of follow-up care.
Advanced Patient Care Technician
UPMC East
Monroeville, PA
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each shift.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and weight measurements, as requested by medical staff.
- Monitored patient health status and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming and toileting.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed.
- Adhered to all HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information about patients.
- Observed infection control protocols at all times to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
- Took appropriate action in emergency situations following established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Health Unit Coordinator
UPMC East
Monroeville, PA
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Answered incoming calls and routed them to the appropriate departments or staff members.
- Answered and directed incoming calls, providing information or taking messages as appropriate for efficient communication.
- Coordinated communication between various departments within the facility regarding patient care needs.
- Maintained unit supplies and equipment for medical staff and patient care needs.
- Responded to emergency situations by following hospital protocols and assisting medical staff as needed.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff, departments, and external entities to ensure efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA12-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
- Time management
- Medication Administration
- Critical thinking
- Triage assessment
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emergency response
- Emergency care
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- CPR Certified
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- PALS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC East
07.2022 - Current
Advanced Patient Care Technician
UPMC East
06.2020 - 07.2022
Health Unit Coordinator
UPMC East
12.2019 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
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