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Paige Richner

Houtzdale

Summary

Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Penn Highlands DuBois
07.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Pharmacy Technician

Weis Market Pharmacy
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Entered prescription information into computer databases
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems
  • Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers
  • Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information

Behavioral Health Technician

Pyramid Healthcare
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with client and clinician to develop and support goals and clinical treatment plan
  • Documented patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions
  • Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths
  • Planned and implemented safe interventions consistent with treatment goals
  • Led prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures
  • Educated clients on important life skills, housekeeping and food preparation

Nursing Home Health Aide

Knickerbocker villa nursing home
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

University of Pittsburgh
Bradford
04-2023

Associate of Arts -

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA
04-2020

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient transfers
  • Workflow optimization
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Mental health support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Penn Highlands DuBois
07.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Weis Market Pharmacy
05.2022 - 09.2023

Behavioral Health Technician

Pyramid Healthcare
05.2019 - 08.2022

Nursing Home Health Aide

Knickerbocker villa nursing home
04.2019 - 08.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

University of Pittsburgh

Associate of Arts -

Mount Aloysius College
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