Vallerie Wisniewski
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with 7 years of solid background, excelling in both on-site and telephone based patient assessment. Recognized for consistently providing accurate care recommendations and upholding patient confidentiality. Highly regarded for exceptional teamwork, adaptability and effective communication abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telephone Triage Nurse
Penn Medicine: Center for Connected Care
Philadelphia, PA
06.2025 - Current
- Telephone Triage nurse for the post-discharge, heart vascular and Penn Medicine On Demand for the adult/ geriatric/ OB populations. Managed approximately 30 outgoing calls to patients per day.
- Advised patients on post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Clinical Nurse-Intermediate Neuroscience Care Unit
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Inpatient management of acute stroke, neurological disorder, and neurosurgical patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Conducted NDNQI pressure injury audits, updating wound documentation & treatments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Provided training on new clinical procedures for nursing staff, enhancing team competencies and compliance with standards.
Faculty AHA Instructor/Medical Simulation Facilitator
Penn Medicine Clinical Simulation Center
06.2013 - 09.2023
- Lead instructor for American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS classes, educating hospital staff and non-medical personnel on current AHA curriculum. Facilitator for medical simulation scenarios.
School Registered Nurse- Students with Disabilities
General Healthcare Resources
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Skilled nursing, emergency medical care, and behavioral management for young adult students with chronic intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff on health-related issues, providing training sessions on topics such as first aid and allergy management.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Horsham Clinic
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Skilled nursing and behavioral management for school-age children, adolescents, and adults, in acute psychiatric, substance use, and dual diagnosis units. Supervisory and administrative experience.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques, effectively managing acute behavioral disturbances in patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lasalle University
Philadelphia, PA01.2019
Associate of Arts - Culture, Science and Technology
Community College of Philadelphia
06.2016
Associate in Applied Science - Paramedic - Advanced Life Support
Delaware County Community College
06.2014
Skills
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical assessment
- Patient instruction
- Patient advocacy
- Outbound patient calls
- Physician collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania, Compact Licensure
- BCEN
- Emergency Medical Technician- Pennsylvania
- ACLS/PALS/BLS Instructor
Timeline
Telephone Triage Nurse
Penn Medicine: Center for Connected Care
06.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse-Intermediate Neuroscience Care Unit
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
09.2023 - 07.2025
School Registered Nurse- Students with Disabilities
General Healthcare Resources
03.2020 - 12.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Horsham Clinic
07.2019 - 09.2020
Faculty AHA Instructor/Medical Simulation Facilitator
Penn Medicine Clinical Simulation Center
06.2013 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lasalle University
Associate of Arts - Culture, Science and Technology
Community College of Philadelphia
Associate in Applied Science - Paramedic - Advanced Life Support
Delaware County Community College