Natasha Dobransky
Freeport
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at West Penn Hospital, excelling in critical care nursing and advanced life support. Proven track record in quality improvement initiatives and effective communication, including co-chairing unit councils and conducting impactful research on delirium rates. Passionate about enhancing patient outcomes and advocating for team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
11.2022 - Current
- Provide direct and specialized direct nursing care to critically ill patients on E7 Medical ICU, T2 Burn ICU, and T4 Med/Surg ICU
- Frequently act as Charge RN while also handling a full patient assignment
- Acted as a preceptor to multiple new graduate RNs
- Co-Chair to T4's Scheduling Committee
- Co-Chair to T4's Unit Council, giving my peers a platform to speak on how they would like the unit to function
- Attended 2024 Magnet Conference in New Orleans, LA
- Currently conducting unit-based research on delirium rates on T4 ICU with the goal of implementing the use of sunlamps to improve patient outcomes on the unit
Direct Support Professional
Wesley Family Services
Pittsburgh
05.2018 - 02.2023
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in developing social skills and community engagement.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement care plans effectively.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to supervisors promptly.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote physical and emotional well-being.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records consistently.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
- Advocated for clients' needs and preferences in various settings actively.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12-2018
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Advanced life support
- Infection control
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
West Penn Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Wesley Family Services
05.2018 - 02.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
La Roche University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania