LORI

KIRKWOOD

**** ******* ****, **** ***, PA **133 • 412-***-**** • ad301v@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Education

Diploma: Nursing, 08/2006

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing – Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

Creative problem solving

Care coordination

Patient care assessment

Monitoring vital signs

Treatment preparation and procedure assistance

Accurate documentation with attention to detail

Medication administration

Compassionate and caring

Critical thinking

Blood draw and specimen collection

Clear patient communication

Student and new hire precepting

Delegation and motivation

Work History

ProfessionalStaff Nurse, 08/2006 to currant

UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospital, Shadyside campus – Pittsburgh, PA

Administered medications via oral, IV, IM injections and monitoring responses/reactions to drugs while carefully documenting findings.

Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, port access and airway management.

Was responsible for the care of patients on a busy 32 bed Medical Oncology unit and a 27 bed Medical Cardiology unit

Charge Nurse responsible for delegating nursing assignments and supervising a team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.

Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, cancer and other conditions

Trained new hires in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Collection of blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for lab testing

Monitored patient condition by interpreting EKG tracings identifying irregular telemetry readings and reporting to the appropriate treatment team.

Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs.

Provided patients with a listening ear and emotional support.

Educated patient, family or caregivers on diagnosis, disease process and discharge instructions.

Verified dosage calculations for chemotherapy and completed administration as directed by policy and physician orders

Participated in the Night and Weekend council to discuss policies, procedures, roadblocks to patient care and proposing revisions and presenting and implementing changes on the units.

Collection Specialist, 05/2003 – 08/2006

UPMC Corporate Services – Pittsburgh, PA

Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve billing and collection problems.

Monitoring accounts for Compliance with established payment plans and flagged non compliances.

Worked from an AR for a specific payor group which included Medical Assistance, Medical Assistance HMO, UPMC for you and the occasional commercial payor when assigned.

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