Jamie Price
Canonsburg
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-oriented Nursing professional with27+ years of experience spanning clinical nursing, nursing management, and leadership roles. Proven ability to motivate and develop high-performing nursing teams, optimize resource utilization, and deliver exceptional patient care in compassionate and efficient environments. Expertise in critical care, trauma, and burn care, coupled with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and professional development.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Canonsburg Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Managed and supervised operations of a104-bed facility with200+ employees
- Restructured departmental leadership to enhance nursing satisfaction and improve team cohesion
- Implemented and monitored bedside shift reporting, purposeful hourly rounding, and communication board utilization to optimize patient care and staff communication
- Successfully managed and controlled the nursing department budget and expenditures
- Key contributor to achieving AACN Pathway to Excellence Designation (Dec.2023)
Clinical Director (Critical Care/Surgical Progressive Care)
UPMC Mercy
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Provided dedicated and patient-focused leadership across various medical, surgical, critical care, and specialty care areas
- Cultivated a culture of dignity and respect, fostering professional development and high staff performance
- Oversaw all operational aspects, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and service excellence standards
Unit Director (Trauma Burn Unit/Resource ICU)
UPMC Mercy
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Oversaw all operations for a busy Trauma/Burn critical care unit, outpatient hydrotherapy, and resource intensive care unit
- Provided leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team, including RNs, PCTs, and Child Life Specialists
- Implemented strategies to improve inpatient bed throughput and optimize resource utilization
- Developed and administered unit-specific policies and procedures
- Managed staff recruitment, retention, and training
Clinical Team Leader
UPMC Mercy
01.1997 - 01.2008
- Collected and analyzed quality measures to identify areas for improvement
- Served as a preceptor for new staff nurses and a clinical resource for the team
- Contributed to the development and support of the Patient Satisfaction Committee
- Tracked staff educational requirements and competencies
- Member of the Magnet committee
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA05.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.1991
Skills
- UPMC Mercy: 2013 - Present (Clinical experience for student nurses in critical care)
- Community College of Allegheny County: 2014 - Present (Nursing body systems, disease processes, hospital policy and procedure)
- Waynesburg University: 2017 - Present (BSN program; classroom and virtual leadership experiences)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, Pennsylvania, RN315477L (1991 – Present)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse License #402938
- BLS, ACLS, ABLS, PALS certified
- Advanced Life Support Instructor (2009 – Present)
- Ongoing continuing education in trauma (minimum8 hours annually, including2 hours in burn and pediatric trauma)
Affiliations
- Southwest Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (SWPONL)
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Grant Experience
Assisted in securing a $25,000 grant (July2011) from the Order of Malta to provide burn supplies to uninsured patients.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Canonsburg Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Director (Critical Care/Surgical Progressive Care)
UPMC Mercy
01.2014 - 01.2019
Unit Director (Trauma Burn Unit/Resource ICU)
UPMC Mercy
01.2008 - 01.2014
Clinical Team Leader
UPMC Mercy
01.1997 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Duquesne University
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, Pennsylvania, RN315477L (1991 – Present)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse License #402938
- BLS, ACLS, ABLS, PALS certified
- Advanced Life Support Instructor (2009 – Present)
- Ongoing continuing education in trauma (minimum8 hours annually, including2 hours in burn and pediatric trauma)
Master of Science in Nursing -
Waynesburg University
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