Niki Herman
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate nurse with a strong background in hospice, primary care, and school nursing. Skilled in conducting health assessments, developing care plans, providing wound care, and educating patients and families. Known for being a collaborative team member, using critical thinking and clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes and ensure safety. Currently pursuing a BSN to expand knowledge and take on new challenges while continuing to contribute to patient care and team success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Provident Charter School
08.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive health services to over 300 students, staff, and faculty, including first aid, health assessments, and emergency care when necessary
- Promoted a healthy and safe school environment by implementing infection prevention and control procedures to decrease the risk of transmission of communicable illnesses in the school community
- Monitored chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and allergies, for over 40 students and developed individualized health plans
- Supported students with special health needs, disabilities, and mental health disorders by providing accommodation and creating individualized care plans to enhance educational experience.
- Advocated for the well-being of students, ensuring a proactive and inclusive approach to health management within the school community
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others. Including documentation and reporting.
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Pittsburgh Primary Care
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated knowledge in recognizing common illnesses and injuries to triage to the appropriate level of care to optimize patient care and outcomes
- Fostered strong partnerships with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing communication and coordination while ensuring adherence to protocols and improving patient outcomes
- Developed and implemented patient education tools, resulting in increased satisfaction, safety, prevention, and treatment compliance
- Attention to detail with provider orders, and documentation
- Triaged over 100 phone calls, portal messages and provider communication daily.
- Responsible for anticoagulation tracking of over 20 patients in the office.
Home Health Nurse
UPMC Family Hospice
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated holistic end-of-life care, ensuring dignity for diverse patients while effectively managing a high-volume caseload of over 20 patients with individualized care plans
- Conducted over 6 assessments daily while adapting to emergencies and unpredictable situations, including administering first aid and effective treatment within the registered nurse scope of practice
- Infection control and prevention within a diverse, fragile population
- Wound care consisting of stage 1, to stage 4 with complex Wound care treatment and goals
- Determined the learning needs of facility staff, patients, and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies to enhance patient comfort, safety, and understanding
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Heritage Valley Kennedy School of Nursing
McKees Rocks, PA05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 01.2025 - Current
Skills
- Documentation with EMRs including EPIC
- Cultural competency and patient advocacy including marginalized populations
- Health education
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Time management
- Infection control and wound care
- Interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills
- Case management
- Adaptability, flexibility
- Advanced clinical assessment and triage
- Team collaboration
- Adult and Geriatric specialized care
- EOL Care
- Triage of adults and pediatrics
- Leadership
Certification
- Pa State Board of Nursing- Registered nurse
- RN758579
- CPR/BLS
Affiliations
- National Association of School Nurses
- Association of Public Health Nurses
Timeline
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Slippery Rock University
01.2025 - Current
School Nurse
Provident Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Pittsburgh Primary Care
10.2023 - 08.2024
Home Health Nurse
UPMC Family Hospice
08.2022 - 10.2023
Diploma - Nursing
Heritage Valley Kennedy School of Nursing
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