BSN/RN
Resume:
Carrie Festa
Lake City, PA *****
ad4h8z@r.postjobfree.com
Accomplished Registered Nurse adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Able to operate in
high-pressure environments while recommending the best resources and course of action to benefit patient needs and
return each to optimal quality of life.
Willing to relocate to: Lakeland, FL
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Director of Professional Services
Promedica Hospice - Erie, PA
November 2021 to Present
Directs the clinical activities of the agency; plans and evaluates professional health services; confers with other administrative staff to ensure that services are provided at quality levels consistent with professional standards and goals.
RN Unit Supervisor
Sarah Reed Senior Living - Erie, PA
October 2019 to November 2021
RN unit supervisor of 50 bed unit.
• Managed nursing care coordination
• Performed patient assessments
• Assisted nursing team in a variety of services
Registered Nurse / EHCA
Erie Homes for Children and Adults (EHCA) - Erie, PA September 2016 to June 2021
* Provide care to multiple high acuity residents in an independent setting.
- Residents range in age and complexity.
- Care includes trach/vent, enteral feedings, Intellectual and Physical disabilities, and multiple medication administration.
Clinical Manager II / BAYADA Pediatrics
Erie, PA
August 2013 to June 2018
* Successfully manage and assist other Clinical Managers on the team.
* Successfully manage a caseload between 20-30 medically fragile clients.
- Manage all aspects of medical care, including supervision of private duty nursing and home health aide services,
ensuring a consistent high level of quality medical care, maintaining client safety, and effective communication across the team of care providers.
* Meet with new clients and families to provide education on Bayada's services and assist in determining the type of service required to meet client medical needs.
* Facilitate on-going assessments of client medical needs and maintain updated care plans to ensure proper medical
care.
* Accurately complete forms and reports for admission, transfer, and/or discharge of each client.
* Effectively communicate with physicians and other care providers to assure a high quality continuum of care.
* Supervise and manage daily activities of clinical teams, consisting of multiple physicians, nurses, and support staff.
* Continually expand knowledge and skills based on preceptor feedback and self-identified developmental needs.
PCA transitioned to RN/BSN
UPMC Hamot Medical Center and Women's Hospital - Erie, PA November 2001 to October 2015
* Provided nursing care on multiple units in the hospital setting.
* Opened UPMC Women's Hospital and worked on all units.
* Provided care to newborns and their Mother's on the mother/baby unit, NICU, and Pediatric Unit.
* Provided nursing care on Ortho/Neuro/Trauma Unit. Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Edinboro University - Edinboro, PA
2011
Nursing Licenses
RN
Skills
• Pediatric (10+ years)
• RN (10+ years)
• Staff Nurse
• Med Surg
• Hospital
• Home Health (8 years)
• Home Care
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Medication Administration
• Vital Signs
• Documentation review (10+ years)
• Hospice Care (2 years)
• Employee Orientation (8 years)
• Care plans
• Nursing
• Supervising experience
• Home health
• Hospital experience
• Pediatrics
• Documentation review
• Vital signs
• Management
• Leadership
• Patient care
• Discharge planning
• Nurse management
• English
• Time management
• Writing skills
• Medicare
• Long term care
• Nursing home experience
• Acute care
Certifications and Licenses
RN License
Driver's License
BLS Certification
CPR Certification
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Ortho/Neuro/Trauma experience
• Maternal and Newborn Care
• Pediatric physical/developmental disabilities
• Adult physical/developmental disabilities
• Thorough physical assessments and medication administrations
• Hospice experience
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