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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Skills
  • High level of autonomy
  • ICD-10 Coding Knowledge
  • Managing deadlines
  • Organizational and Multitasking Skills
  • Precepting
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Emergency Care
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Health Education
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Triaging
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Medication Administration
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient Evaluation
Work History
Registered Nurse | 08/2004 to Current
UPMC - Altoona, PA

Jan 2015 to Present

Trauma Registrar

  • Responsible for data collection, both abstracting and analyzing, data entry, and data completion of the trauma patient.
  • Responsible for data submission, distribution, and report generation within the designated time frame.
  • Assists with projects under the direction of the Trauma Program Director.
  • Vaccinated patients.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Aug 2004 to Oct 2015

Jan 2015 through Oct 2015 (Causal position)

Emergency Department

  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, CVA, trauma, and pneumonia.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • At times, served as acting charge nurse of a 52 bed Emergency Department.
Paramedic | 05/2000 to 09/2004
AMED - Altoona, PA
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Paramedic | 01/1994 to 05/1999
Abbott EMS - St. Louis, MO
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
Education
Mount Aloysius College - Cresson, PA | Bachelor of ScienceNursing, 05/2008
Mount Aloysius College - Cresson, PA | Associate of ScienceNursing, 05/2004
Certifications

Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification

Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification

Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Additional Information

Member of the Emergency Nurse Association (ENA) for > 10 years.

Currently Chapter Treasurer of the ENA.

Passed Chapter Secretary of the ENA.

Member of the Society Of Trauma Nurses (STN)

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • UPMC
  • AMED
  • Abbott EMS

School Attended

  • Mount Aloysius College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Paramedic

Degrees

  • Mount Aloysius College - Cresson , PA | Bachelor of Science
    Mount Aloysius College - Cresson , PA | Associate of Science

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