Valerie R. Lannon
BS, BSN, RN, CEN, NRP
511 Payne Hill Road Apt.183, Jefferson Hills,PA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse- Staff
Allegheny General Hospital-Emergency Department
3 2019 - Current
- Executing quality nursing care to trauma, stroke, cardiac, and general medical patients across the lifespan
- Monitoring patients' vitals and cardiac rhythms to alert the care team with acute changes and implementing appropriate intervention
- Performing rapid triage and assessment of patients to determine acuity
Paramedic
North Huntingdon EMS/ Rescue
10.2016 - Current
- Adapting treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions
- Quickly identifying and treating life threats to patients by thorough assessments
- Performing thorough vehicle inspections before and after shifts to maintain operational readiness and ensure compliance with state regulations.
Registered Nurse- Travel
WakeMed North- Emergency Department
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations as a charge nurse
- Mentored new graduate nurses as a preceptor, offering guidance in proper techniques and fostering critical thinking skills
Registered Nurse- Travel
Strong Memorial Hospital- Emergency Department
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed medical procedures such as EKGs, venipuncture, ABGs, and medication administration safely
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with other healthcare staff members to organize successful patient care
- Frequently assessed life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
Registered Nurse- Travel
Wheeling Hospital- Emergency Department
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Managed extended care of both ICU and medical/surgical holds in the emergency department setting
Education
Second Degree BSN
The University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science- Paramedic
The University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2015 - 05.2017
Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Travel
WakeMed North- Emergency Department
01.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse- Travel
Strong Memorial Hospital- Emergency Department
03.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse- Travel
Wheeling Hospital- Emergency Department
11.2021 - 01.2022
Second Degree BSN
The University of Pittsburgh
01.2018 - 12.2018
Paramedic
North Huntingdon EMS/ Rescue
10.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science- Paramedic
The University of Pittsburgh
08.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse- Staff
Allegheny General Hospital-Emergency Department
3 2019 - Current