Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Preference
Timeline
Taleah Y. McClain, MSN,RN AGACNP-BC

Taleah Y. McClain, MSN,RN AGACNP-BC

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Upper Darby,PA

Summary

Newly Certified Nurse Practitioner with 7 years as a compassionate Registered Nurse with organizational skills while being a team player. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education

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.
  • Monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill cardiac patients.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses with administration IVIG, Amiodarone, and Octreotide Drips.
  • 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

Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Drexel Hill, PA
12.2017 - 07.2018
  • Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, medications administered and any changes in an 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse -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 as a Nursing Supervisor
  • Charting and reporting all reports of incidents/accidents regarding patients and employees.

Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Patient Care Technician

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, PA
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - LPN To BSN Bridge

Neumann University, Aston, Pa
07.2015 - 08.2017

Skills

  • Infectious disease control
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Assisting during RRTs
  • Care Plan Development
  • Team Coordination
  • Seizure Management
  • Procedure preparations
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Liver Transplants

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

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

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 - Delaware County Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 07.2018
Neumann University - Bachelor of Science, LPN To BSN Bridge
07.2015 - 08.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse -Charge Nurse - Broomall Presbyterian Village- Sub Acute Rehab
05.2015 - 12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - Manor Care Long Term/Acute Rehab
01.2015 - 07.2017
Patient Care Technician - Pennsylvania Hospital- Med Surgery
07.2002 - 05.2015
Widener University - Master of Science, Nursing
Taleah Y. McClain, MSN,RN AGACNP-BCAcute Care Nurse Practitioner