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Ruth Shamburg

New Kensington

Summary

I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse committed to delivering high-quality patient care within a dynamic healthcare team. Focus on expanding my clinical knowledge and nursing skills while making a positive impact on patients' lives through effective communication, empathy, and evidence-based practices. Seeking opportunities that promote professional growth and enhance the overall quality of care.

Overview

1
1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Professional Staff Nurse

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - SHY
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2010 - Current
  • OCN Certified.
  • ACLS certified, current member of the First Response team.
  • Serve in the rotation roll of Charge nurse.
  • IV Starts, served on the Hillman IV team.
  • Port access, central line care.
  • Served as a mentor for new nurses to the unit, fostering professional growth and development through ongoing guidance and support.
  • Administer chemo and immumotherapy medications via oral, IV, and injections and monitor responses.
  • Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions of new medications.

Clinical Nurse II – Medical Short Stay Unit

Western Pennsylvania Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2006 - 12.2010
  • CPR certified
  • Outpatient/Inpatient Admissions
  • IV Starts
  • EKG
  • Working with Physicians to achieve a positive outcome for patients
  • Central Line care and dressing changes
  • In-patient and Out-patient Chemotherapy
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Cardiac catheterizations/PTCA
  • Pacemakers
  • Orthopedic procedures
  • Bone marrow and stem cell transplants daily post care

Nurse Extern II

Alle-Kiski Medical Center
Natrona Heights, PA
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Perform Nurse Aide duties as required
  • Perform RN duties as achieved by SON and supervised by RN

Auditor

RGIS Inventory Specialists
Indiana, PA
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Data entry of merchandise for department, specialty, and grocery stores

Practice Manager

Dundore-Himes OB/GYN
Grove City, PA
01.1989 - 01.2003
  • Started as a Medical Assistant
  • Assisted Physicians with patients in all areas
  • Promoted to Medical Billing Manager – 1990
  • Entering patient charges, printing and mailing patient invoices
  • Processing electronic and paper insurance claims
  • CPT and ICD-9 coding
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • Oversee Collection Accounts
  • Promoted to Practice Manager – 1992
  • All of the Billing Manager responsibilities plus;
  • Payroll
  • Update/Maintain Physician Licenses and Professional Organization Memberships
  • Scheduling and Pre-certification for Surgeries

Education

RN Diploma - Nursing

Citizens School of Nursing
New Kensington, PA
03-2006

Skills

  • IV start / Port access
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Precepting

Certification

OCN

ACLS

Interests

Member ONS

Timeline

Sr. Professional Staff Nurse

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - SHY
12.2010 - Current

Clinical Nurse II – Medical Short Stay Unit

Western Pennsylvania Hospital
03.2006 - 12.2010

Nurse Extern II

Alle-Kiski Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006

Auditor

RGIS Inventory Specialists
01.2003 - 01.2004

Practice Manager

Dundore-Himes OB/GYN
01.1989 - 01.2003

RN Diploma - Nursing

Citizens School of Nursing
Ruth Shamburg