Taleah McClain, MSN,RN AGACNP-BC
Upper Darby,PA
Summary
Newly Certified Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience as an organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with a in background cardiac and direct progressive patient care. Committed to following evidence based guidelines along with clinical experience. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Versatile in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical II Registered Nurse
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
03.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill cardiac patients.
- Incorporated teaching to transplant candidates and post-transplant recipients with regards to medication/disease management
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations while on cardiac monitor and continuous POX, Hi- Flow promptly.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
West Chester , PA
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Access Ports and provide medication as ordered
- Administration IV fluids and supplements for electrolyte imbalance
- Assessing patients during stroke alert
- Insertion of foley catheters and initiate continuous bladder irrigation
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse- Telemetry Unit
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Drexel Hill, PA
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, medications administered and any changes in the patient's condition.
- Monitor post-op cardiac patients vitals, setup PCA pumps and review post-op orders
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and notify MD for any abnormalities
- Titration of Cardizem Drips and Heparin Drips
- Prepare and administer IV push cardiac meds for cardiac stability
LPN-Charge Nurse
Broomall Presbyterian Village- Sub Acute Rehab
Broomall, PA
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Occasionally function as building a Nursing Supervisor
- Charting and reporting all reports of incidents/accidents regarding patients and employees
LPN
Manor Care Long Term/Acute Rehab
Yeadon, PA
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observe/Assess the needs of patients and indicated care of plan
PCT
Pennsylvania Hospital- Med Surgery
Philadelphia, PA
07.2002 - 05.2015
- Assisted with RN’s and provided wound care and ostomy appliances
- Supported therapy with orthopedic patients and CPM machines
- Assist with MD and RN’s with Insertion of NG Tube
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA05-2023
Skills
- Infectious disease control
- Patient and family advocacy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Care Plan Development
- Team Coordination
- Seizure Management
- Procedure preparations
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center-AGACNP- 2024
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing License - RN701189
BLS- Current
ACLS- Current
Daisy Award Nomination 11/2023
American Nursing Association- 2023
Timeline
Clinical II Registered Nurse
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse- Telemetry Unit
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 07.2018
LPN-Charge Nurse
Broomall Presbyterian Village- Sub Acute Rehab
05.2015 - 12.2017
LPN
Manor Care Long Term/Acute Rehab
01.2015 - 07.2017
PCT
Pennsylvania Hospital- Med Surgery
07.2002 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Widener University
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