MATT WALCK
Danville,PA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 12 years in diverse nursing roles, including Licensed Practical Nurse. Expertise spans primary care, medical-surgical, inpatient rehabilitation, and psychiatric nursing, emphasizing patient-centered care. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address complex patient needs and enhance outcomes. Committed to fostering team success and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital
Lewisburg, PA
04.2022 - 04.2026
- Provided patient care in a medical-surgical unit, ensuring comfort and support during recovery.
- Advocated for patient needs through informed decision-making, improving patient satisfaction and care outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Primary Care Nurse
UPMC Primary Care Lewisburg
Lewisburg, PA
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health management to increase community awareness and utilization of primary care services.
- Engaged patients through calls to confirm completion of necessary healthcare services, promoting continuity of care.
- Informed patients of lab results and addressed questions during phone calls to support informed decision-making.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and responded to phone calls.
Primary Care Nurse
UPMC Family Medicine
PA
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Called patients to inform them of lab results and answer all questions
- Coordinated referrals to specialty providers when necessary, facilitating seamless transitions of care between different healthcare professionals.
- Worked with other departments to schedule appointments
- Completed prior authorization forms to facilitate patient care
- Resupplied offices and examination rooms, labeled drawers and ordered new stock.
Psychiatric LPN
Danville State Hospital
Danville, PA
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Executed individual treatment plans for 28 male patients, contributing to personalized care and recovery goals
- Ensured the safety of staff and consumers through vigilant monitoring and adherence to protocols
- Made immediate decisions to ensure safety and order within the unit.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Primary Care Nurse
Knapper Clinic
PA
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Monitored and managed chronic health conditions, effectively coordinating care between primary care providers, specialists, and patients.
- Collaborated with departments to schedule appointments, improving patient access to care.
- Coordinated with pharmacies to manage patient prescriptions, ensuring timely access to medications.
- Informed patients of lab results and addressed all questions to enhance understanding and care.
- Enhanced patient understanding of medication usage through teaching
Rehabilitation Nurse
Rehab Nurse 5 West
Williamsport, PA
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Prepared clients and families for discharge, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care
- Educated families about disease processes to promote awareness and support for patient recovery
- Reinforced physical therapy teachings to enhance patient understanding and recovery
- Promoted patient needs within healthcare team within healthcare team, driving holistic care approaches tailored to individual circumstances.
Behavioral Health Nurse
Behavioral Hospital
Berwick, PA
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Administered medications and ensured precise documentation for patient health records
- Collaborated with medical staff to optimize patient care outcomes
- Redirected patients to ensure safety for all individuals in the facility
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing LPN
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA08-2011
Skills
- Interpret lab values
- Assess patients
- Wound care
- Medication management
- Maintain patient safety
- Reinforce patient education
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communicate with Doctors
- Verbal communication
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2012-present
- PA License Number PN298741 2014-Present
- PA License Number RN812708 Compact
- FL License Number PN5253004 3/3/2022-5/31/2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Student Government Senator representing the Nursing majors Spring 2012
Timeline
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2026
Primary Care Nurse
UPMC Primary Care Lewisburg
10.2020 - 03.2022
Primary Care Nurse
UPMC Family Medicine
10.2018 - 10.2020
Psychiatric LPN
Danville State Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2018
Primary Care Nurse
Knapper Clinic
02.2016 - 05.2017
Rehabilitation Nurse
Rehab Nurse 5 West
02.2015 - 02.2016
Behavioral Health Nurse
Behavioral Hospital
10.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing LPN
Pennsylvania College of Technology