Healthcare professional with commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and supporting healthcare teams. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic situations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for excellent clinical skills and reliability in fast-paced settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse - Expert
UPMC Hanover Hospital - Cardiovascular Lab
10.2025 - Current
Intra-procedure and Post-procedure
Assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures (e.g., cardiac catheterizations, PCI, device placements)
Administer and monitor moderate sedation per protocol
Continuously monitor cardiac rhythm, hemodynamics, oxygenation and patient status
Perform scrub/circulator/monitor roles during cases
Maintain sterile technique ad ensure proper equipment setup
Anticipate physician needs and respond quickly to changes
Manage sheath removal (manual and closure devices)
Provide patient education on post-procedure care
Recognize and respond to complications (e.g., hematoma, arrhythmias, hypotension)
Emergency Response
Participate in management of acute cardiac emergencies (e.g., STEMI, Cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest)
Assist with advanced interventions (e.g., temporary pacemaker insertion, IABP, Impella
Maintain ACLS competency and respond to codes
Documentation and Compliance
Accurately document medications, hemodynamic data, procedure details and patient response
Follow regulatory, safety, and infection control standards
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Patient Safety Committee - CVL Representative
UPMC Hanover Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/Rapid Response RN
Penn State Hampden Medical Center - Intensive Care Unit
11.2021 - 02.2026
Deliver comprehensive critical care to patients with complex multi-system conditions
Respond to and lead code situations, rapid responses, and high-acuity admissions.
Skilled in hemodialysis, CRRT, ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive infusions, targeted temperature management
Serve as a resource for bedside nurses, provided clinical guidance and support during emergencies, procedures, and critical decision-making
Coordinate daily operations and patient flow in the ICU, ensuring optimal nurse-patient assignments based on acuity and skill mix
Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff, float nurses, and ancillary personnel on shift.
Hampden ICU representative
Penn State West Shore Professional Nursing Council
01.2023 - 02.2026
Shared Governance - Member
Penn State Hampden Pathway to Excellence
03.2025 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2023
Initial and ongoing patient assessment
Interpreting assessment/diagnostic data including laboratory results and telemetry
Utilizes critical thinking with all patient conditions
Providing care to acute/intermediate/critical care patients
Competence in Rapid Response and code events
Proficient in initiating and maintaining intravenous access
Administering and titrating critical intravenous medications
Clinical preceptor for new hirers, including new graduate nurses
Therapeutic Staff Support
WellSpan Philhaven
05.2014 - 06.2015
Observing and applying modification and interventions in school, home and community settings for children on the autism spectrum.
Implementing ABA curriculum and care plan specialized to the client by a Professional Behavioral Specialist
Accurate documentation of client behavior and interventions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pa
05.2014
Associate Degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
York, Pa
12.2018
Skills
Critical care
Infection control measures
Strong clinical judgment
Healthcare team collaboration
Quality improvement
Safety protocols
Effective communication
Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Teamwork
Time management
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Certification
Registered Nurse License RN715915 04/30/2026
Basic Life Support 08/05/2025
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 08/29/2025
Timeline
Professional Staff Nurse - Expert
UPMC Hanover Hospital - Cardiovascular Lab
10.2025 - Current
Patient Safety Committee - CVL Representative
UPMC Hanover Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Shared Governance - Member
Penn State Hampden Pathway to Excellence
03.2025 - 02.2026
Hampden ICU representative
Penn State West Shore Professional Nursing Council
01.2023 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/Rapid Response RN
Penn State Hampden Medical Center - Intensive Care Unit