Shawn Carney
SEVEN FIELDS,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency care at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Proven ability in advanced life support and emergency triage, enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective teamwork. Recognized for reducing wait times and mentoring new staff, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in triaging patients based on urgency and medical needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Supported emergency procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on shared goals, and promoting teamwork within the Emergency Department.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, intubation, and defibrillation during critical situations in the Emergency Department.
- Served as a preceptor for new Registered Nurses entering the Emergency Department, providing guidance and support during orientation process.
- Reduced emergency room wait times by efficiently triaging patients and prioritizing care based on severity of conditions.
- Trained to place ultrasound iv’s
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UPMC Passavant
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Administered emergency care to patients experiencing critical conditions in high-pressure environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and performed diagnostic tests to assess patient health status accurately.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted in triaging incoming patients to prioritize care based on severity of conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices for emergency room protocols and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA12.2022
Diploma - Exercise Science
National Personal Training Institute
Pittsburgh, PA07.2015
High School Diploma -
Leechburg Area High School
Leechburg, PA06.2009
Skills
- Basic life support
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Airway management
- IV insertion
- Advanced life support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Emergency care
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UPMC Passavant
05.2023 - 07.2024
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Diploma - Exercise Science
National Personal Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Leechburg Area High School