TIMOTHY M. REITZ
North Abington Township,PA
Summary
Energetic, motivated, and compassionate professional with strong ethics. Dedication to education, I have been challenged and able to focus on future goals. Demonstrated leadership abilities, teamwork, and time management. Willing to explore new and other specialties within the nursing profession. Willingness to obtain certifications that are required, in a timely manner, for the position to obtain. Excellence in detailed assessments and charting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Pediatrics and Family Practice Clinic RN
Scranton Primary Health Care Clinic
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Administered medications, treatments and vaccines per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify health concerns and develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated healthcare strategies.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting self-care and health literacy initiatives.
- Implemented quality improvement measures, optimizing workflow efficiency within the clinic environment.
- Managed electronic health records systems to maintain accurate patient documentation and streamline communication.
- Facilitated training sessions on new protocols, enhancing team knowledge and improving overall service delivery.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients through empathy, cultural sensitivity, and open communication channels that foster trust.
- Facilitated continuity of care by effectively communicating with primary healthcare providers regarding pertinent clinical findings and collaborating on optimal treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of each patient.
- Enhanced the efficiency of the clinic by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, streamlining workflows, and optimizing resource allocation.
- Promoted a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining an organized workspace.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive care to diverse populations in a clinic setting.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions regularly through feedback from patients, families, colleagues, and self-reflection practices resulting in continuous improvements to care delivery methods.
- Utilized evidence-based assessment tools to accurately identify patients'' needs and develop appropriate interventions that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Implemented effective time management strategies resulting in improved productivity levels without compromising quality or safety measures during daily operations.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing best practices for efficient patient care delivery while upholding high standards for professionalism within the clinic environment.
- Applied crisis intervention techniques when necessary to manage acute situations effectively while maintaining a calm and supportive environment for all involved parties.
- Reduced medication errors by meticulously verifying all orders, administering medications as prescribed, vaccines recommendations and diligently monitoring for adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided education to patients on health promotion strategies such as vaccine education, lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, self-care techniques, and disease management principles.
- Assisted in the development of care pathways for common clinical conditions within the clinic setting, leading to standardized and streamlined patient care approaches.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping while minimizing time spent on paperwork, allowing for increased focus on direct patient care.
- Increased patient satisfaction with care received by actively listening to concerns, providing clear explanations about treatment plans, and addressing questions promptly.
- Participated in community outreach programs, providing health education on various topics relevant to the population served by the clinic, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients'' rights ensuring their autonomy was respected during decision-making processes related to their healthcare trajectory.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants and student nurses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Preform monthly vaccine inventory and monitor staff administration and instruct on which vaccine stock to use and administer for correct billing:
Clinical Coordinator
Lehigh Valley Health Network
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for overseeing administrative tasks, managing supplies, staff development and management of nursing practice.
- Observe and evaluate the performance of the nursing staff.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
- Service Recovery of patients’ concerns.
- Assist with urological in office procedures and preparing patients for office visit by physicians and APCs.
Clinical Coordinator
Lehigh Valley Health Network
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for overseeing administrative tasks, managing supplies, staff development and management of nursing practice.
- Observe and evaluate the performance of the nursing staff.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
- Service Recovery of patients’ concerns.
- Assist with urological in office procedures and preparing patients for office visit by physicians and APCs.
Director of Nursing
Wellpath
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for staff development, nursing education and management of nursing practice.
- Overall responsible for the health and wellbeing of 719 inmates.
- Left because of the severely understaff nursing department.
Director of Nursing
Wellpath
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for staff development, nursing education and management of nursing practice.
- Overall responsible for the health and wellbeing of 719 inmates.
- Left because of the severely understaff nursing department.
OR Circulating Nurse
Moses Taylor Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Prepare room for surgical case, provide supplies for surgeons, communication and building rapport with surgeons, maintain a sterile environment, help Nurse Anesthetist provide care for patient during anesthesia.
- Responsible for dentistry, ENT, GYN, orthopedic, podiatry, urology, and emergency cases in these specialties.
OR Circulating Nurse
Moses Taylor Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Prepare room for surgical case, provide supplies for surgeons, communication and building rapport with surgeons, maintain a sterile environment, help Nurse Anesthetist provide care for patient during anesthesia.
- Responsible for dentistry, ENT, GYN, orthopedic, podiatry, urology, and emergency cases in these specialties.
Home Health Psychiatric Nurse
Angel’s Touch Homecare
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Travel to patient residence, create a therapeutic milieu in their space by trust, safety and security, review and instruct medications, draw lab work, chart, and document home visit, communicate, and build rapport with physicians and therapists.
Home Health Psychiatric Nurse
Angel’s Touch Homecare
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Travel to patient residence, create a therapeutic milieu in their space by trust, safety and security, review and instruct medications, draw lab work, chart, and document home visit, communicate, and build rapport with physicians and therapists.
Psychiatric Nurse
Clarks Summit State Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Charge Nurse for staff working ward during my shift, transcribing, and noting orders, scheduling appointments, assessing patient medical and psychological conditions, administer medication to patient by mouth, rectal or injection, responsible for narcotic count.
Psychiatric Nurse
Clarks Summit State Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Charge Nurse for staff working ward during my shift, transcribing, and noting orders, scheduling appointments, assessing patient medical and psychological conditions, administer medication to patient by mouth, rectal or injection, responsible for narcotic count.
Nurse Navigator
Geisinger Otolaryngology Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2015
- ENT Nurse Navigator for Head and Neck Cancer Surgeons, organize Head and Neck Tumor Multidisciplinary Clinic, schedule patients for clinic and tests to be done before clinic, assure tests and imaging results are scanned into EPIC, assist patient with all parts of treatments, tracheostomy patients care, outpatient and inpatient settings, change tracheostomy tubes and discontinue tracheostomies.
Nurse Navigator
Geisinger Otolaryngology Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2015
- ENT Nurse Navigator for Head and Neck Cancer Surgeons, organize Head and Neck Tumor Multidisciplinary Clinic, schedule patients for clinic and tests to be done before clinic, assure tests and imaging results are scanned into EPIC, assist patient with all parts of treatments, tracheostomy patients care, outpatient and inpatient settings, change tracheostomy tubes and discontinue tracheostomies.
Clinic Nurse
Geisinger Mount Pocono
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Room patients for providers, assess patient illness, behaviors, and manner to fully relay the information in computer database for physician review prior to seeing patient, obtain blood pressures and EKGs, contact patients via telephone and email.
Clinic Nurse
Geisinger Mount Pocono
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Room patients for providers, assess patient illness, behaviors, and manner to fully relay the information in computer database for physician review prior to seeing patient, obtain blood pressures and EKGs, contact patients via telephone and email.
NICU Nurse
Lancaster General Health – Women’s and Babies
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assess intermediate and critical infants, recommend suggestions for infant care, administer medications, provide comfort techniques for infants and parent, therapeutic communication with parent in coping with infant medical status, respiratory support systems for critically ill infants, attend high risk deliveries and C-sections.
NICU Nurse
Lancaster General Health – Women’s and Babies
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assess intermediate and critical infants, recommend suggestions for infant care, administer medications, provide comfort techniques for infants and parent, therapeutic communication with parent in coping with infant medical status, respiratory support systems for critically ill infants, attend high risk deliveries and C-sections.
Owner/Operator
Reitz’s Reef
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Setup and maintain client aquariums.
- Troubleshoot technical difficulties when they arise.
- Provide stable aquarium environment for reproduction of coral, invertebrates, and fish.
- Manage invoices and billing accounts.
- Purchase inventory for clients.
Owner/Operator
Reitz’s Reef
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Setup and maintain client aquariums.
- Troubleshoot technical difficulties when they arise.
- Provide stable aquarium environment for reproduction of coral, invertebrates, and fish.
- Manage invoices and billing accounts.
- Purchase inventory for clients.
NICU Nurse
Moses Taylor Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Assess intermediate and critical infants, recommend suggestions for infant care, administer medications, provide comfort techniques for infants and parent, therapeutic communication with parent in coping with infant medical status, respiratory support systems for critically ill infants, attend high risk deliveries and C-sections.
NICU Nurse
Moses Taylor Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Assess intermediate and critical infants, recommend suggestions for infant care, administer medications, provide comfort techniques for infants and parent, therapeutic communication with parent in coping with infant medical status, respiratory support systems for critically ill infants, attend high risk deliveries and C-sections.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY
05.2004
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Pre-Nursing
KEYSTONE COLLEGE
05.1997
Skills
Critical thinking
Advanced patient charting
Leadership
NICU
Home Health
Behavioral Health
Operating Room management
Vital signs monitoring
Health promotion
Quality improvement
Behavioral health
Diagnostic testing
Disease prevention
Immunizations
Home care coordination
Patient care
Clinical judgment
Patient education
Compassionate communication
Immunization administration
Preventive care
Treatment implementation
Chronic disease management
Clinic scheduling
Telephone triage
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Strong clinical judgment
Clear patient communication
Safety protocols
Self motivation
Analytical thinking
Professionalism
Interpersonal communication
Patient advocacy
Activities
- Men’s Support Group, Parker Hill Community Church, Facilitate group meetings and activities. Mentor and involvement in men’s daily lives.
- Children’s Small Group Leader, Parker Hill Community Church, Prepare and teach lessons. Mentor and involvement in student daily lives. Plan and participate in field trips and activities.
Personal Information
Title: Director of nursing
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - 04/2007 to 04/2028
- BLS - 11/20225 to 11/2027
Timeline
Pediatrics and Family Practice Clinic RN
Scranton Primary Health Care Clinic
03.2024 - 02.2026
Clinical Coordinator
Lehigh Valley Health Network
11.2022 - 08.2023
Clinical Coordinator
Lehigh Valley Health Network
11.2022 - 08.2023
Director of Nursing
Wellpath
07.2022 - 10.2022
Director of Nursing
Wellpath
07.2022 - 10.2022
OR Circulating Nurse
Moses Taylor Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2022
OR Circulating Nurse
Moses Taylor Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2022
Home Health Psychiatric Nurse
Angel’s Touch Homecare
04.2018 - 03.2020
Home Health Psychiatric Nurse
Angel’s Touch Homecare
04.2018 - 03.2020
Psychiatric Nurse
Clarks Summit State Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2018
Psychiatric Nurse
Clarks Summit State Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2018
Nurse Navigator
Geisinger Otolaryngology Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2015
Nurse Navigator
Geisinger Otolaryngology Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2015
Clinic Nurse
Geisinger Mount Pocono
01.2010 - 01.2012
Clinic Nurse
Geisinger Mount Pocono
01.2010 - 01.2012
NICU Nurse
Lancaster General Health – Women’s and Babies
01.2009 - 01.2010
NICU Nurse
Lancaster General Health – Women’s and Babies
01.2009 - 01.2010
NICU Nurse
Moses Taylor Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
NICU Nurse
Moses Taylor Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
Owner/Operator
Reitz’s Reef
01.2006 - 01.2010
Owner/Operator
Reitz’s Reef
01.2006 - 01.2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Pre-Nursing
KEYSTONE COLLEGE