Abigail Koch
Philadelphia
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, excelling in medication administration, patient safety, patient advocacy, and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care and outcomes through proficient clinical judgment and strong rapport with patients. Committed to delivering high-quality care and making patients feel seen, heard, and safe
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
10.2022 - Current
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and manage multiple complex patients.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, post-discharge care, and health maintenance.
- Maintain patient safety through fall-prevention strategies, frequent rounding, and early recognition of decline in health and instability
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, Pennsylvania, PA05-2022
Skills
- IV management
- Physical assessment
- Central line maintenance
- Proficient clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Blood transfusion
- Basic life support
- Discharge planning
- Vital signs evaluation and documentation
- Strong patient rapport
- Central line maintenance
Committees and Unit Involvement
Unit Council: September 2025-Current
11 City Falls Committee Champion: April 2024-Current
11 City Sunshine Committee: October 2023-Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University