Shawna Rubio, MSN, RN
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Accomplished nurse with extensive experience at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, adept in care coordination and patient condition monitoring. Demonstrates strong leadership and compassionate care, significantly enhancing patient recovery. Excelled in high-stakes environments, ensuring efficient clinic operations and improving staff competencies. Competent and adaptable professional who functions well in a fast-paced medical setting, collaborates well with all team members, and communicates clearly and thoroughly.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse II – Resource Leader
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Addressed knowledge deficiencies among junior staff to ensure safe and efficient care.
- Offered specialized guidance to nurses transitioning from orientation.
- Facilitated additional educational opportunities through regular skills labs, focusing on clinical techniques.
- Collaborated with departments and medical teams when necessary in order to provide comprehensive and consistent support services to patients requiring multi-disciplinary care.
- Ensured that all employees had access to necessary resources needed to complete tasks efficiently.
- Developed and implemented strategies to ensure staff members' compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Staff Registered Nurse
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Regularly provided vaccinations at the Southside Clinic and participated in large-scale vaccination efforts.
- Worked with diverse team members to maintain safe and efficient COVID clinics.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented all medication administration accurately.
- Ensured a safe environment for all patients through adherence to safety protocols including infection control practices.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Facilitated patient access to community resources and support services.
Professional Staff Nurse
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2009 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Identified potential barriers that may impede successful recovery outcomes and recommended solutions.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult healthcare decisions or terminal diagnoses.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities with social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments, documenting progress notes, and educating patients about their health issues.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent situations over less pressing matters.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans to meet those needs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2009
Skills
- Clinical Expertise
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Process Improvement
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Delegation and Motivation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Needs Assessment
- Leadership
- Discharge Coordination
- Care Plan Implementation
- Clinical Risk Assessment
- Care Coordination
- HIPAA Protocol adherence
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Staff Training and Development
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania Department of State -2009
- Certified Pediatric Nurse, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
- Act33 Child Clearance, Commonwealth of PA
- Act34 Criminal Clearance, PA State Police
- Act73 FBI, Commonwealth of PA
Timeline
Professional Staff Nurse II – Resource Leader
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
02.2022 - 08.2023
Staff Registered Nurse
UPMC
04.2021 - 06.2022
Professional Staff Nurse
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
08.2009 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Waynesburg University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
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