Cary Palmer
Richboro
Summary
Motivated healthcare professional with a unique blend of clinical nursing expertise and business/marketing background. Proven ability to build strong relationships with providers, educate patients, and communicate complex clinical concepts clearly. Skilled in persuasive communication, competitive environments, and cross-functional teamwork. Eager to transition into pharmaceutical sales, leveraging clinical knowledge and business acumen to drive results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia
08.2024 - Current
- Manage diverse, high-acuity patient caseloads with a 5:1 ratio in medical-surgical setting.
- Administer medications (oral, IV, IM, subcutaneous), applying strong pharmacology knowledge.
- Educate 20+ patients/week on post-surgical recovery, pain management, and medication regimens—demonstrating persuasive communication and patient-centric coaching.
- Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and rehab teams to coordinate individualized care plans, showcasing adaptability and cross-functional teamwork.
Student Nurse - Maternity, NICU, Postpartum, Psych, Medical ICU
Jefferson Einstein Hospital
Philadelphia
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Completed clinical rotations in Psychiatry, ICU, NICU, and Maternity, gaining experience with acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with care teams and observed treatment strategies across specialties, building a strong foundation for understanding provider decision-making and pharmaceutical interventions.
ERP (SAP) Summer Student Worker Intern in Business Technology
Pfizer Inc
Collegeville
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Responsible for managing communications and project assignments for the ERP intern team.
- Worked with ERP teams to develop, review, evaluate, and formulate project plans and schedules.
- Managed and evaluated output services across the company.
- Member of a management team for an internal Pfizer social networking platform, Yammer - helped to facilitate and communicate networking and project opportunities to a group of 75+ interns.
- Member of the testing team with Office 365 release 1902 testing.
- Provided printer support, including the locking of printers within VPSX.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Temple University- Fox School of Business
Philadelphia, PA12.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- EPIC
- EMR Navigation
- Patient information documentation
- Clinical data retrieval
- CRM systems
- Patient education
- Pharmacology application
- Team collaboration
- Clear communication
- Preventive healthcare
- Health & Wellness Knowledge
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Market research
- Physician relations
- Goal oriented
Leadership Experience
- 2023- Present. Assistant High School Wrestling Coach: Mentor student-athletes in discipline, goal setting, and teamwork; reinforce leadership through training and personal development.
- Collegiate Wrestler, 2017- 2019: Competed at the highest level of collegiate athletics, developing mental toughness, resilience, and a competitive edge.
- Beat the Streets Volunteer & Youth Wrestling Mentor, 2016-2024: Guided underserved youth in athletic training and life skills development through structured mentorship.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Student Nurse - Maternity, NICU, Postpartum, Psych, Medical ICU
Jefferson Einstein Hospital
09.2023 - 11.2023
ERP (SAP) Summer Student Worker Intern in Business Technology
Pfizer Inc
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Temple University- Fox School of Business
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