Emily Harris
New Kensington
Summary
Registered Nurse with acute care and stepdown experience specializing in patient assessment, peripheral IV insertion, and medication administration. Skilled in delivering safe, efficient, and patient-focused care in fast-paced clinical environments while maintaining strong communication and patient comfort. Experienced in working independently, educating patients, and caring for diverse patient populations with complex medical needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Forbes Regional Hospital
Monroeville, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients requiring cardiac and respiratory monitoring in a high-acuity stepdown setting.
- Perform peripheral IV insertion and IV maintenance while prioritizing patient comfort, safety, and efficiency.
- Manage cardiac and respiratory monitoring equipment including telemetry, EKGs, suction, and ventilatory support devices.
- Provide patient-centered education, emotional support, and discharge guidance to promote safe transitions of care.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust individualized care plans.
- Care for ventilator-dependent and medically unstable patients while prioritizing patient safety and clinical efficiency.
Patient Care Technician - Senior
UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Performed basic nursing procedures, including blood draws, IV insertion, EKGs, straight catheterization, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated flexibility by providing care that aligned with the different ages and needs of a diverse population served by the medical facility.
- Monitored patients’ vitals, reporting any abnormalities to the registered nurse to facilitate swift life-saving interventions.
- Assisted with placing patients in various positions during labor for adequate comfort.
- Assisted new parents with primary care of newborns, such as diaper changes and swaddling.
- Assisted in emergency situations, including blood running and nursing support as needed.
Student Nurse Intern
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Maximized care given to pediatric patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit under direct supervision of a registered nurse.
- 1:1 observation of medication administration with the registered nurse.
- Participated in clinical problem-solving and interpretation of daily laboratory results.
- SBAR communication with other medical professionals in relation to patient care.
- Close monitoring of ventilators, EEGs, and other critical care equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2024
Skills
- Peripheral IV insertion and maintenance
- Telemetry and cardiac monitoring
- EKG interpretation
- Medication administration
- Ventilator and respiratory monitoring
- Patient assessment and education
- Electronic medical records (EMR)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking and time management
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Forbes Regional Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician - Senior
UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2024
Student Nurse Intern
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania