Emma Huzzard
Pittsburgh
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with expertise in comprehensive assessments, pain management, effective communication, and shift oversight. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and advocating for patient needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Clair Hospital
Pittsburgh
07.2020 - 12.2025
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments on multiple patients, identifying subtle changes in condition during overnight hours.
- Administered and monitored IV therapies, blood products, and high-risk medications, with close attention to safety protocols.
- Managed pain control, sedation, and comfort measures, advocating for patient needs when providers were offsite.
- Monitored telemetry, vital signs, and lab results, intervening promptly when abnormalities were identified.
- Initiated and maintained care plans, updating interventions based on patient response and clinical judgment.
- Communicated effectively with on-call providers, delivering concise, clinically relevant reports.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families during vulnerable overnight hours.
- Served as a charge nurse on the night shift, overseeing unit operations and ensuring safe, efficient patient care across assignments.
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges during the night shift with little administrative support.
- Managed care for a high-acuity patient load, prioritizing assessments, interventions, and rapid response to patient condition.
- Coordinated and supervised nursing staff, providing guidance, assignments, and real-time clinical support during overnight hours.
- Ensured accurate medication administration, adherence to protocols, and compliance with hospital policies.
- Responded effectively to emergent situations, including patient deterioration, code responses, and crisis management.
- Supported new staff development by mentoring new nurses, and promoting a calm, confident work environment during high-stress situations.
- Maintained thorough documentation, and monitored patient outcomes to support quality and safety initiatives.
- Balanced clinical care with administrative responsibilities, including staffing adjustments, and workflow coordination.
Shift Manager
Jet's Pizza
Pittsburgh
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Served as the closing shift manager, overseeing end-of-day operations to ensure a smooth, efficient store closure.
- Balanced hands-on food preparation with leadership and operational oversight.
- Supervised and directed staff, delegating tasks, and maintaining productivity during high-volume evening hours.
- Managed cash handling and register reconciliation, ensuring accurate nightly deposits, and financial accountability.
- Ensured food quality, safety, and sanitation standards were consistently met during closing procedures.
- Coordinated order flow and customer service, resolving issues quickly to maintain a positive guest experience.
- Trained and supported new employees, reinforcing company policies, and performance expectations.
- Enforced health code compliance and proper food-handling procedures.
- Addressed customer concerns and escalations with professionalism, and problem-solving skills.
- Completed opening/closing checklists, secured the facility, and ensured readiness for the next business day.
- Demonstrated strong time management and accountability while working independently during late-night hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA06-2020
Skills
- Comprehensive assessments
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Pain management
- Care plan development
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient education
- Staff supervision
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency response
- Strong clinical judgment
- Family and patient support
- IV management
- Infection control measures
- Treatment Planning
Certification
BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Clair Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2025
Shift Manager
Jet's Pizza
01.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University