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Roula Kyros

Irwin

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Seeking part-time employment in home health. Enjoys patient teaching, wound care and helping patients and their families engage in their treatment towards healing and recovery.


Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Staff Nurse

University of Pittsburgh
05.2003 - Current

Performs various nursing interventions including, but not limited to, wound care/ dressing changes, vital sign monitoring, nebulize breathing treatments, immunizations, blood and urine specimen collection, STD screening, H-Pylori testing, rapid testing for Strep A, Mono and HIV.

  • Administers allergy injections, medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitors responses.
  • Reduces medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
  • Documents treatments delivered, discharge instructions, teaching and follow-up care
  • Participates in phone triage and patient scheduling. Also, clinic committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives,
  • Collaborate with services ie. University Counseling Center to provide patient with individualized plan of care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery

UPMC Presbyterian
05.1985 - 05.2003
  • Equipped patients and their support system with tools and knowledge needed to prepare for surgery.
  • Received patients from PACU and prepared them for discharge efficiently by delivering tailored instructions regarding home care measures, medication administration, and follow-up appointments.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by consistently offering support and encouragement to colleagues during challenging circumstances.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
04-1989

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA
08-1984

Skills

  • Direct patient and wound care
  • Patient support and education
  • Allergy injections,medication, IV and immunization administration
  • MEDICAT EMR software

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - PA State Board of Nursing
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)/AED Certification
  • American College Health Association-ACHA member 2025

Languages

English
Professional Working
Greek
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse

University of Pittsburgh
05.2003 - Current

Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery

UPMC Presbyterian
05.1985 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Duquesne University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Roula Kyros