Elizabeth Ragano-Lynch
Pittsburgh
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes in patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Initiated appropriate action during code blue situations.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and timely.
- Provided education to family members regarding post discharge homecare needs.
Staff Nurse
Whitehall Borough Skilled Nursing and Rehab
Pittsburgh
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided skilled nursing care, including administering medications, wound care, IV therapy, and treatments.
- Facilitated referrals between hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and home health agencies as needed.
- Assisted with discharge planning by coordinating post-acute care services such as home health care or skilled nursing facility placement.
- Maintained current knowledge of regulations governing skilled nursing facilities through regular review of applicable laws and regulations.
- Established relationships with local hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice agencies and other healthcare organizations for referrals purposes.
- Educated family members on how to provide appropriate care for their loved one at home or in the nursing home environment.
- Coordinated activities between departments such as nursing, dietary, social services, therapy and activities staff related to care planning efforts.
Clinician Fellow
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Utilized various software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook.
- Utilized virtual platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams when delivering remote trainings.
Professional Psychiatric Nurse
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated attendings with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications’ effectiveness and side effects.
Medication Technician
Overlook Green Senior Living
Pittsburgh
03.2016 - 02.2021
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
Nursing Diploma -
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Active Listening
- De-escalation Techniques
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Microsoft Software Proficiency
- Clinical Supervision
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service
Certification
- BLS Certified
- RN license
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
- Act 33
- Act 34
Awards
- 2022 ACES Award Winner - The Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACES) honors staff who exemplify UPMC’s five core values — Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation — which are the foundation of all we do. These life changers exceed the high level of service that our patients, members, and the community have come to expect from UPMC. Each year, fewer than 1 percent of UPMC staff from across the health system receive this honor.
- 2022 UPMC Preceptor of the Year Award - Nominated by my student nurse intern who I precepted throughout the summer of 2022. Out of 146 applicants, only 4 were chosen. I was the only winner in the Pittsburgh region.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
03.2025 - 12.2025
Staff Nurse
Whitehall Borough Skilled Nursing and Rehab
03.2024 - 02.2025
Clinician Fellow
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
07.2023 - 02.2024
Professional Psychiatric Nurse
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2023
Medication Technician
Overlook Green Senior Living
03.2016 - 02.2021
Nursing Diploma -
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing