Sydney DePaolo
New Castle ,PA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 4 years in the healthcare field, looking to expand and grow my knowledge and career. Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challenge.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Generations Behavioral Health
Youngstown, OH
12.2023 - Current
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Youngstown, OH
09.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Senior Patient Care Technician
UPMC Jameson Hospital
New Castle, PA
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Pharmacy Technician
Giant Eagle
New Castle, PA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
Education
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHDiploma - Nursing
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
New Castle, PA05.2022
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma Nursing
- Airway Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Generations Behavioral Health
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bon Secours Mercy Health
09.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Giant Eagle
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Patient Care Technician
UPMC Jameson Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Youngstown State University
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing