Assistant Nurse Manager for the Medical Intensive Care Unit at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Assistant Nurse Manager for a 32 bed intensive care unit.

Critical care nurse for cardiac, surgical, medical, and trauma patients. Manages the care of critically ill patients on multiple medications, including vasopressors, sedatives, and paralytics. Assists with bedside procedures including tracheostomies, feeding tube placement, bronchoscopies, intubations, and extubations. Proficient in the management of medical devices, including but not limited to: Intra-aortic balloon pumps, continuous hemodialysis, ventilators, ventriculostomies, and trans-venous pacemakers. NIHSS certified. Responds to codes and rapid responses on the floors. Frequently assigned as charge nurse for combined units totaling 42 beds. Experienced primary preceptor. Proficient in both venous and arterial punctures. Great Catch award winner. Wound care representative for unit which entails completing NDNQI survey quarterly and providing staff education.

Completed Nurse Residency program on a telemetry unit.

Patient Care Technician

Provided in-home care to patients throughout Delaware County. Assisted with activities of daily living, personal care, meal assistance, and companionship for elderly patients in the comfort of their homes.