Caitlin Ewonce
Mars
Summary
Registered nurse who has critical care skills in high-intensity cardiac care environment, focusing on patient assessment and emergency response. Demonstrates ability to handle complex medical situations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Seeking to further education, committed to improving patient outcomes and providing high-quality, individualized care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions, and bronchoscopies.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and self-care techniques to facilitate informed decisionmaking.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary rounds discussions by sharing relevant nursing assessment findings with the healthcare team for collaborative decisionmaking.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and coordinating multiple patient assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of care.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
05.2023
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Vital Signs Collection
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care and Safety
Timeline
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
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