Connor Rust
Canonsburg
Summary
Motivated MSN-prepared nursing graduate seeking a New Graduate Registered Nurse position in the Intensive Care Unit at Allegheny Health Network. Brings strong clinical foundations supported by emergency department preceptorship, step-down and ICU exposure, and a solid background in biological sciences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department – Preceptorship (1:1)
AHN Forbes Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
- 100 Hours
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency department under one-on-one RN supervision. Assisted with rapid triage, focused assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Step-Down Unit & Intensive Care Unit
UPMC St. Margaret’s Hospital
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Step-down: 100 Hours; ICU: 20 Hours
- Delivered care to high-acuity patients requiring continuous monitoring. Participated in code situations and ICU-level care exposure.
Medical Surgical Units
01.2025 - 08.2025
UPMC Passavant Hospital
01/2025 – 05/2025
AHN Wexford Hospital
05/2025 – 08/2025
- 240 total hours.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care including assessments, medication administration, and patient education
- Managed care for multiple patients with diverse medical and post-operative conditions
- Strengthened time management, documentation accuracy, and interdisciplinary communication
Other
Labor & Delivery Unit Pediatric Oncology Unit
AHN Wexford Hospital
08/2025 – 10/2025 40 Hours
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
10/2025 – 12/2025 40 Hours
- 80 Total Hours
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
La Roche University
05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mercyhurst University
01.2023
Skills
- Comprehensive head-to-toe and focused nursing assessments
- Cardiac telemetry monitoring and rhythm recognition
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Oxygen delivery systems and airway support
- Interpretation of laboratory values and clinical trends
- Pain and sedation assessment
- Recognition of patient deterioration and escalation of care
Clinical & Critical Care Skills
- Code response exposure and emergency support
- Rapid triage and prioritization in high-acuity settings
- Clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary communication and SBAR handoff
- Situational awareness in fast-paced environments
- Team collaboration in critical care settings
- Evidence-based nursing practice
Professional & Interdisciplinary Skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Pennsylvania — Pending
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross
Timeline
Step-Down Unit & Intensive Care Unit
UPMC St. Margaret’s Hospital
08.2025 - 12.2025
Medical Surgical Units
01.2025 - 08.2025
Emergency Department – Preceptorship (1:1)
AHN Forbes Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
Other
Master of Science - Nursing
La Roche University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mercyhurst University