Torie Coppa
Registered Nurse
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with over five years of experience in Level I–III trauma centers. I am passionate about making a tangible difference in patients' lives. Inspired by my experience caring for diverse and underserved communities, I am eager to leverage my clinical expertise to support technology and solutions that enhance quality of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- Provided patient-centered care in Level I-III trauma centers, managing complex cases including acute decompensated heart failure, STEMI, sepsis, stroke, and multi-system trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians, advanced practice providers, and case managers to coordinate seamless transitions from emergency to inpatient or outpatient care.
- Delivered patient and family education on disease processes, medication management, and follow-up care to improve health literacy and engagement.
- Utilized EPIC and Cerner for accurate documentation, order entry, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
- Assignments: Alameda Highland Hospital (Mar 2025-Present), UCLA Health Santa Monica Medical Center (Sept 2024-Mar 2025), Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus (May 2024-Aug 2024), NYU Langone Brooklyn (Jan 2024-Apr 2024)
Emergency Department Nurse (Travel)
Medical Solutions
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed patient ratios up to 1:10, balancing competing priorities while ensuring safe, timely, and effective care.
- Managed high-acuity cardiac and heart failure cases, including hemodynamic monitoring, IV diuretic therapy, and arrhythmia management.
- Supported patients and families in understanding discharge instructions and follow-up requirements.
Emergency Department Nurse
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Provided advanced cardiac care at Washington, D.C.'s leading cardiac hospital, including LVAD support, continuous milrinone therapy, and STEMI activations.
- Mentored and precepted new nurses and students.
- Applied advanced critical thinking in triage and treatment prioritization using ESI.
- Managed multiple high-acuity cases simultaneously, demonstrating problem solving and prioritization.
- Coordinated with patients, families, and providers to align on care plans, reflecting client-facing communication skills.
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The George Washington University
Washington, DC12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology, Nonprofit Studies
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia05.2015
Skills
- Building strong rapport with
patients - Emotional intelligence
- Patient and family education
- Clinical education and
precepting - Physician and team
collaboration
- Advanced therapies and device
management - Procedural support and case
assistance - Sedation and hemodynamic
monitoring - Resuscitation protocol expertise
- Technology troubleshooting and
documentation
Certification
- RN, CA, DC, NY, VA
- ACLS, 2026
- BLS, 2026
- PALS (AHA), 2026
- ENPC, 2026
- TNCC, 2028
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse (Travel)
Medical Solutions
11.2023 - 01.2024
Emergency Department Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Nurse
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
03.2020 - 10.2023
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology, Nonprofit Studies
James Madison University
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