Temple University Registered Nurse

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position outside of nursing where I can utilize my customer service skills.

EXPERIENCE

**/**** – 07/2022 Springfield Rehab Springfield, PA

RN Supervisor

Manage nursing staff and general building oversight on 3-11 and 11-7 shifts. Oversight of building staffing on off-shifts to modify and adjust scheduling and assignments accoridng to the needs of the building. Provide direct patient care on short term rehab and long-term care units. Independently direct and l supervise all building personnel in facility on second and third shifts. Coordinate patient assignments and delegate admissions. Coordinate transition of care between hospitals and SNF. Perform admission assessments and coordinate new admission paperwork from hospital discharge to SNF/LTC in point click care electronic system. Develop and manage nursing care plans. Provide patient and family support and resident/family education. Modify resident treatment plans as indicated by resident's responses and conditions. Communicate with MD and hospital staff to advocate for patient’s need through written and verbal orders.

12/2018 – 12/2021 ManorCare Health Services Wallingford, PA

RN Supervisor

Manage nursing staff and general building oversight on 3-11 and 11-7 shifts. Modify and adjust scheduling and assignments on Skilled rehab unit and 3 LTC floors accoridng to needs of the building.. Provide direct patient care on short term rehab and long-term care units. Provide direct patient care on SNF and LTC floors when it was necessary to take patient assignment due to staff scheduling and availability while in supervisory role. Observe, assess, and document electronically all symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients in PCC. . Communicate with physicians to implement and adjust individual plans of care based on patient condition(s). Coordinate patient assignments and delegate and perform admissions. Provide patient and family education on medication management and administration, disease processes, and symptom management. Train, educate, and assist new nurses as needed. Assess and monitor wounds, perform wound care, manage various NPWT systems, and adjust wound care orders in collaboration with MD and local wound care centers. Maintain frequent communication with team members to discuss patient progress in PT, OT, and ST. Perform and assist with patient discharges and educate patients and family members on discharge orders, medication orders, and any follow up appointments needed to improve outcomes of discharges and prevent hospital re-admissions. Report any patient changes to PCP and consulting physicians immediately for symptom reduction and to improve patient outcomes/reduce hospital re-admissions. Perform change of condition assessments and coordinate and perform transfers to hospitals in immediate need situations when warranted by patient condition. Worked as a team with schedulers and RN managers to staff building.

06/2011 - 05/2015 Genesis Healthcare Harston Hall Flourtown, PA

RN Supervisor

Provide direct patient care on short-term rehab, long-term care, and dialysis units. Independently direct and supervise all building personnel in 120 bed facility on third shift. Coordinate patient care assignments for all RN and CNA personnel on both short-term rehab and LTC floors. Coordinated completion of facility MDS assessments for all in-house patients intended for quality and frequency reporting during third shift. Developed, coordinated, and implemented a rotating scheduling system specific to HD, PT/OT, and outgoing patients to promote client satisfaction and support daily facility needs. Collaborate with house MD, PCPs, RNs, and local hospitals to complete admission orders, charts, MARs, TARs, care plans, and medication reconciliation for incoming admissions, transfers, discharges, and re-admissions. Organize and facilitate patient transfers and discharges. Run emergency codes. Coordinate with PCP and various consulting physicians to adjust patient plans of care to improve positive patient outcomes. Communicate with patients and families to promote client satisfaction. Proficient in wound care, KCI Wound VAC application and care, IV insertion, blood draws, and IV medication administration.

EDUCATION

2002-2006 Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls Philadelphia, PA

2006-2010 Temple University- BSN Nursing Program Philadelphia, PA

Cumulative GPA: 3.46

J. Russell Fawley Scholarship Recipient- Full Academic Scholarship

Lisa Hermon Peoske Scholarship Fund Recipient

Sigma Theta Tau International – Kappa Chi Chapter Nursing Honor Society Inductee

CERTIFICATIONS

Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License Number: RN619389 Exp: 10/31/2023

National CPR Foundation CPR/AED Certification Exp: 08/03/2024

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