Deddeh Coppock
Greensburg
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Proven ability to leverage medical knowledge to facilitate patient recovery and manage complex health conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols ensures compliance while delivering compassionate, personalized care. Committed to fostering positive patient experiences and outcomes through a holistic approach to health and wellness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Gastroenterology Lab
UPMC East Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse on the Neuro/Trauma Unit
UPMC Mercy Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provide care to stroke and trauma patients
- Perform physical assessments and neurological assessments
- Provide patient with empathy and reassurance about care plans
- Deliver patient education on patients’ specific illnesses and medications daily
- Interact with members of the healthcare team
Patient Care Technician on the Neuro/Trauma Unit
UPMC Mercy Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Provide routine patient care
- Assisting with personal care
- Checking blood glucose, weights, vital signs
- Obtain sample for urinalysis and stool samples.
- Experience with Jackson Pratt drains, abscess drains, nasogastric tubes, and Foley Catheters
Education
M.S.N. - Nursing (FNP)
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04.2024
B.S. - Nursing
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12.2020
Registered Nurse Diploma - undefined
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Bio-Behavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient evaluation
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Administering immunizations
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions, and charting abnormalities.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to all patients at the bedside and in outpatient settings.
- Implementation - Assisted in the implementation of a new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner License (FNP-C) - (09/2025 - 09/2030)
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) - (04/30/2026)
- Registered Nurse - (04/30/2026)
Timeline
Registered Nurse Gastroenterology Lab
UPMC East Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse on the Neuro/Trauma Unit
UPMC Mercy Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Patient Care Technician on the Neuro/Trauma Unit
UPMC Mercy Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019
B.S. - Nursing
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Registered Nurse Diploma - undefined
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Bio-Behavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
M.S.N. - Nursing (FNP)
University of Cincinnati