Experience
September 2023-Current
Unit Director | UPMC Somerset, Emergency Department
- Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures for the emergency department.
- Develops and monitors department budget.
- Provides direct oversite over day-to-day care by ER nursing staff and technicians
- Supervises, counsels, and provides discipline, when necessary, to nursing staff and technicians within the emergency department
- Ensures the emergency department meets federal and state regulatory standards.
August 2022-May 2023
Nurse Educator | University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
- Taught med/surg fundamentals, psychiatric nursing fundamentals, and clinical competencies to undergraduate students.
- Demonstrated nursing techniques in a clinical setting. Oversaw students and provided guidance to support their proficiency.
- Assessed student performance and determined potential learning gaps. Adjusted teaching method accordingly.
- Utilized online and face to face methods of instruction.
April 2020-September 2023
Registered Nurse | UPMC Somerset, Emergency Department
- Assessed and provided care for the physical and emotional needs of patients in the emergency room setting
- carried out physicians’ orders
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to fulfill the needs of patients
- Adapted to various situations including, but not limited to caring for patients of all ages with traumatic injuries and life-threatening health conditions.
- Served as a preceptor for nurses new to the department
- Functioned as a charge nurse, triaging patients, handling workflow within the department
August 2019-May 2020
Nurse Educator | Penn State Altoona
- Taught med/surg fundamentals, psychiatric nursing fundamentals, and clinical competencies to undergraduate students.
- Demonstrated nursing techniques in a clinical setting. Oversaw students and provided guidance to support their proficiency.
- Assessed student performance and determined potential learning gaps. Adjusted teaching method accordingly.
- Utilized online and face to face methods of instruction.
June 2019-April 2020
Registered Nurse | UPMC Altoona, Emergency Department
- Assessed and provided care for the physical and emotional needs of patients in the emergency room setting
- carried out physicians’ orders
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to fulfill the needs of patients
- Adapted to various situations including, but not limited to caring for patients of all ages with traumatic injuries and life-threatening health conditions.
- Served as a preceptor for nurses new to the department
- Functioned as a charge nurse, triaging patients, handling workflow within the department
June 2018-June 2019
Flight Nurse | STAT MedEvac, Altoona/Clearfield
- Air medical Interfacility critical care transportation
- Air medical 911 scene calls for medical and trauma patients
- Cared for patients under Stat Medevac Protocols
- Utilized medical command as needed
- Emergent and non-emergent transports.
August 2014-June 2018
Registered Nurse | Conemaugh Hospital, Emergency Department
- Assessed and provided care for the physical and emotional needs of patients in the emergency room setting
- carried out physicians’ orders
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to fulfill the needs of patients
- Adapted to various situations including, but not limited to caring for patients of all ages with traumatic injuries and life-threatening health conditions.
- Served as a preceptor for nurses new to the department
