Isaac Starr
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Managed the care of patients who underwent open heart surgery, vascular procedures, thoracic surgeries and numerous cardiac procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Obtained patient vital signs, ambulated patients, assisted patients to restroom and helped with other activities of daily living
- Collaborated with staff and other members of care team to optimize patient experience, safety and care.
Lab Assistant
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
09.2013 - 05.2014
- As a lab assistant for the department of nutrition and dietetics at Messiah College, I ensured supplies were stocked for each nutrition lab, measured and diluted chemical reagents, created a clean and safe lab environment, as well as assisted the department’s professors as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nutrition
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA05.2014
Messiah College ISPP/Dietetic Internship
05.2015
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Precepting
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2019
Lab Assistant
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
09.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Messiah University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nutrition
Messiah University
Messiah College ISPP/Dietetic Internship
ACLS
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