Catherine R. Bissell, R.N.

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412-***-**** ad2wz4@r.postjobfree.com

CREDENTIALS/EDUCATION

Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License, 2012, # RN640511

North Carolina Registered Nurse License, 2013, # 264620

CPR: BLS for Health Care Providers Certification

Master of Science in Nursing

Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA, 2013- 2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA, 2012 – 2013

Associate of Science in Nursing

Community College of Allegheny County, West Mifflin, PA, 2009 – 2012

High School Graduate

Clairton High School, Clairton, PA, 2005 – 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE

Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA

Nursing Instrcutor 8/2017 – 12/2017

Prepare up to date, evidence-based practice educational materials for skills labs

Evaluate students’ learning progression, learning styles, and skills

Monitored nursing students on a medical/surgical, telemetry floor while students provided care

Children’s Express Care Pittsburgh, PA

Registered Nurse 10/2015 – present

Assess and triage pediatric patients, assess and evaluate need for patient/family education

Communicate clearly with co-workers and patients and families to ensure safe, quality care

Work productively and effectively in a complex environment while handling multiple/changing priorities

Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA

Nursing Lab Instructor 8/2015 – 2018

Assess and evaluate nursing students’ learning styles, abilities, and use that to direct my instruction

Evaluate nursing students’ learning through the completion of skills testing, math testing, and activities

Incorporate clinical and lecture into lab instruction to enhance students learning that is needed

Magee Women’s Hospital of UPMC Pittsburgh, PA

Professional Staff Nurse, Woman Care Birth Center 5/2015 – 8/2015

Provide safe, evidence based care to obstetrical patients, according to Physician orders

Monitor maternal and fetal status throughout labor and post-delivery

Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, patients’ families, as well as members of healthcare team

Duke University Hospital Durham, NC

Clinical Nurse II, Transitional Care Nursery 6/2014 – 5/2015

Perform focused physical assessments, administer medications, and draw blood samples on neonates

Educate patients and families on diagnosis, disease, infection control/prevention, medications, and safety

Read and monitor telemetry monitors for patients’ heart rhythm and heart rate changes

Magee Women’s Hospital of UPMC Pittsburgh, PA

Professional Staff Nurse, Adult Medical/Surgical 11/2012 – 5/2014

Read and monitor telemetry monitors for patients’ heart rhythm and heart rate changes

Serve as a Preceptor to students, Charge Nurse, and Student Ambassador on unit

Assess patient conditions and nursing care needs, using the nursing process

Comfort Keepers Pittsburgh, PA

Caregiver 1/2011 – 6/2013

Dick’s Sporting Good West Mifflin, PA

Sales Associate/Running Specialist 11/2007 – 1/2011

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