Sydney Moyer-Proctor
Harrisburg
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UPMC, showcasing expertise in clinical judgment and compassionate care. Excelled in patient condition monitoring and critical thinking, significantly enhancing patient recovery outcomes. Proven leader in mentoring staff and achieving Joint Commission accreditation, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a commitment to excellence in medical-surgical nursing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
UPMC
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care.
- Served as a dependable resource for nurses and other healthcare staff, providing guidance on proper lead placement and interpretation of cardiac monitor findings.
- Trained and supervised new cardiac monitor technicians on best practices and safety measures.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
- Improved patient care by accurately interpreting and reporting cardiac monitor readings.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while analyzing complex waveform patterns for abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by providing timely updates on patient cardiac status.
Patient Care Assistant
UPMC
02.2015 - 01.2021
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
- Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Implemented infection control protocols effectively, reducing the spread of illness within the facility.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Bachelor Of Medical Biology -
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PAAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PANursing - Nursing
Harrisburg University of Science And Technology
Harrisburg, PA12.2022
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Harrisburg, PA12.2022
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and caring
- Infection control
- Patient care assessment
- Documentation
- Accurate documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Decision-making
- Vitals monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Cardiac monitors
- CPR/AED
- Collecting vitals
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Chronic disease management
- Microsoft office
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Enteral feeding
- Blood transfusion
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Dementia care
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC
02.2023 - Current
Cardiac Monitor Technician
UPMC
02.2021 - 01.2023
Patient Care Assistant
UPMC
02.2015 - 01.2021
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Bachelor Of Medical Biology -
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Nursing - Nursing
Harrisburg University of Science And Technology
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
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